Baseball Season is Here.

Fun at the Fair and Rockies Night Out

Larimer County Fair and Carnival made for a fun family night out. After seeing the booths and playing in a fishing tank we hit the rides. Coltin was brave, trying out the more "fun" rides; Cliffhanger, Hurricane w/ dad (who got dizzy), Ring of Fire w/ mom (this one stops and hangs you upside down, not sure we want to do that again!) Everitt and Alayna played it a little more safe, together they rode the Twister & Gravitron. Alayna and Corbin did the Dizzy Dinos. Corbin also had a fun ride on the Jeeps, and Everitt choose to run through the fun house. It was a great late night with a bit of crazy fun. Kids can't wait to go again!

Coltin's flying! Sorta.

Everitt and Alayna Twistin'

That is Coltin and I before it started. 'The Ring of Fire'

At the end my brave son was curled up somewhere by my lap. He took Justin's challenge and survived. (So did I!) Proud of him for growing up, being brave, and not throwing up on me! 

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That was Friday night. Saturday night Uncle Landon came into town for a school related conference and invited us to join him at the Rockies game. The big boys all went and had a good time. Everitt even got to bring home a foul ball, a very proud moment for him. 

Thanks, Uncle Landon!

Baseball Summer

Once again this summer Coltin and Everitt are playing on the same team. The 'Bombers' is a 10 and under Rec. league. The boys have improved since last year and I think love it even more.  Both have done a lot of pitching, 2 of their main 4 pitchers. Coltin's other position has been catcher. He really likes it and does well. Better than our catcher last year! Everitt's other main position is short stop and he's done a pretty good job there.

That's Coltin!

Coltin's first run to home plate. 

Now he's catchin'.

Everitt at bat.

Everitt pitching

Alayna got to play T-ball this summer and really enjoyed it. She can play pretty well, and actually pays attention to whats going on. (Those 4 and 5 yr olds really like playing in the dirt or with the bugs! Ya know.) They keep playing her at pitcher position cause she will go after the ball and throw it to 1st. (Not that the first basemen is able to catch it.) =)  We really enjoyed her enthusiasm to practice and get better as well as watching her learn the game. For their last game of the season they have a 'Big League Night' at the real stadium. Here they try to hit a coach pitched ball, about the 4th one she got a hold of it.

Poor Corbin, he only gets to watch a lot of baseball and  gets upset that he's not big enough to play and be on the field. He loves to organize everyone's gear or just drag it out. Is definitely excited when one of us will practice with him. He is so ready to join. 

Corbin dressed in all the catcher's gear, he really got attention with this decision. I think 3 other parents took his picture! Maybe he should have been the mascot! Say Cheese...

Just love this picture! Check out his face.

Guess I am officially a Baseball Mom. ;>

June Summer Days of Fun

Johnstown Days Fishing Derby - 

No one caught a thing but they had fun and when the event is at the lake, just down the street, how do you tell the kids no?  Next time maybe some worms would help!!

Monkeys kids in the front tree.

Baseball has begun!
  Everitt is one of the teams top 3 pitchers, and Coltin just happens to be one of the others. Coltin is also trying out catcher position and seems to like it.
Go Bombers!

Happy Father's Day Justin!

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Our library had an around the world event with many countries represented. Our favorite was India. The woman actually does henna body painting at fairs and such and did a brief but amazing demonstration there. She also was letting the little girls get authentic with a 'Bindi'. Alayna looked so cute. 

Next we have... not so cute. Poor guy! Everitt took a baseball to the right eye socket right before their 2nd game of the season started. The kid he was warming up with threw the ball as the assistant coach, his dad, stared talking to Everitt. While he sat out for a few innings he was still able to get out there and play and even pitch. Tough guy.

 Ouch! Day 1

 Healing up, Day 4