Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Baseball Picnic

Sunday afternoon was to be the last Challenger Baseball game. It rained a lot the day before which caused the fields to be unsuitable for games. Ellen's team already had a picnic and pool party planned after the game.....that was still on with an earlier start time due to the canceled game. It was too cool for Ellen to get into the water. She never took off her sweater! 

I took so few pictures at the picnic. Here's a few when the coach was handing out the awards....

Ellen with her friends...
Taylor, Emily, and Elizabeth. 

Coach T is announcing the next award...Ellen is really listening. I think she knows who he's talking about.


Yes, he was talking about her! she is cracking up....I'll show you her award soon. 


Coach T congratulates her....he's standing on the diving board :)


Ellen shows off her award. 


Yes, this is it! Each year she meets her goal to hit the coach with the ball! Don't worry, she doesn't have the strength to hit it hard :) she and Coach T have the cutest relationship....she acts like she doesn't like baseball and isn't happy to see him. He goes out of his way to say hello and strike up a conversation any time we see him....that's more than at games since his daughter, Elizabeth, is a good friend of Ellen's :)  Love it!

Coach T ALWAYS acts like he's finished giving out awards just before he gets to Elizabeth. The kids, including E, love it. He gives E a big hug :)


Emily got the Most Determined award....very well deserved. She started the season with a foot injury. She came even when she couldn't play. 

Taylor got the Sweetest Player award. Yes she is!!

It was player, Cordell's, birthday and his Mom brought a cake. 
Cordell blows out the candles! 

It was a fun time. Thank you, Terry and Mike, for having us. Can't believe the season is over!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

That looks like so much fun for everyone. Ellen is like me...I carry a sweater everywhere I go, even in summer!

I'm out of anything to blog about so I'm taking a short break. I want to wish you and yours a safe and happy July 4th. Love you.

Jean said...

I totally have tears AGAIN!! Every time you post about these events I am just touched so deeply by the love.

Mari said...

I'm reading this with a big smile on my face. I loved Ellen's expression when they announced her award!
What a fun evening!

Unknown said...

What fun everyone had, and I know Ellen is proud of her certificate. I would say the team has a really good coach.

Theresa said...

What a fun time! Ellen is precious with that big smile:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

White Lace and Promises said...

I bet Ellen has a spunky personality! She is adorable! I love it!