Saturday, we drove to Kentucky to play baseball. I have always wanted to play in Kentucky so it would be closer to Darrin's family. Carson got his very own Hornet hat this weekend.
Aunt Crystal and Uncle Steve came to watch the first game on Saturday. They brought Miles some good luck at the plate too.
After the first game, we swapped cars and they took Carson home with them since the second game didn't start until after 8pm. Miles and I had pancakes for dinner. He always wants to go with his friends or stay at the field between games. Sometimes I have to put my foot down and force some quality time.
Two games and two wins on Saturday!
We spent the night with Crystal and Steve which was so nice. The three of us slept in the same bed. That is the first time Miles and Carson have ever slept together. Miles was so happy. Carson must have been tired b/c he didn't move all night.
They were cold in the morning, so they found a warm spot by the air vent. It was nice and toasty.
On Sunday morning, we were able to go to church with them and watch our niece, Olivia, lead worship. It was so special to be there. She did a great job. It was so fun to see her do her thing.
Miles went to children's church with our other niece, Ava, and watched her serve on the puppet team. Carson enjoyed the nursery. He amazes me how good he is about walking into new places and not being sad or scared at all. He literally walked in, hopped in a cozy coupe, and smiled at us. I love the way he lives life without inhibition. I'm sure I will need to be reminded one day that this is a gift :)
We went back to the ball field on Sunday afternoon. Carson stayed with Aunt Crystal, Uncle Steve, Olivia, and Ava. He watched a movie and fell asleep with Ava, which I'm sure she loved.
This is our third year with this team. In three years we've only lost and added one kid. Everyone else has stayed. They have formed some strong friendships. It is neat to see on and off the field.
Waiting for the championship game to start. Miles had a great night at catcher. He threw two kids out stealing second and third. That's not easy to do at this age.
Late in the game, he was trying to throw another kid out at third. The batter's bat got in the way and when Miles followed through, he hit his pinky on the bat. This picture doesn't really do it justice. I instantly knew he was hurt. He fell to the ground and started rolling around crying. After some blood and tears, he sucked it up and went back in when it was time to take the field again. We had no subs, so we really needed him. They put him in left field and thankfully nothing came to him.
The game was tied and we had a runner on third when Miles got up to bat. He grounded out but managed to get the winning RBI.
These boys fought hard and walked away as champions.
I think he grew a little over the weekend and gained some toughness. Hopefully he learned that he can make it through tough times and even excel in them!
After the game, we had to drive back and get Carson. Miles was able to take a shower and put on his pjs for the ride home. Aunt Crystal even had a hamburger waiting for him. I was able to put Carson in the car asleep and he slept the home way home, as did Miles. After the two hour drive home, I carried Carson to bed and he slept all night. Darrin's parents were at our house. My father-in-law somehow carried Miles to my bed and he slept until the morning. It made me think of something I saw on FB.
It was a great weekend with family and our baseball friends, especially bringing home a trophy!
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