Diamonds Fall Classic...Day 1

The girls played in their first club softball tournament today.  Emma started out in left field and did awesome!

Emma up to bat.  She ended up striking out...she still has the jitters about this club ball stuff.

Olivia up to bat...

Olivia got to first on a walk.

Olivia made it to second too but then the batter struck out for the third out so she didn't get to score.

Olivia played center field in the first game and did really well.

Go Diamonds!

Sloan is on their team too!  We know Sloan from basketball.  They call Sloan the "newborn" because she is the only 10 year old on a 12U team.  Emma and Olivia are nicknamed "the toddlers" since they are new to club and young 11 year olds.

Third game of the day...Olivia's up.

Emma got to play 2nd base.

She got lots of action.

Emma up to bat....she's got her eye on that ball!  

Team huddle.  They played 3 games, one at 8 am, one at 9:45 am and one at 1:15 pm.  They lost the first two but one their last one.  So, back tomorrow at 11:30 am.

Go Diamonds!  They are loving this!

Cross Country Meet

These girls get to participate in a sport now that they are in 6th grade!  They all decided to run Cross Country.  Their first 2 meets were cancelled due to smoke and lightning so today they got to compete in their first meet finally.

These are most of the 6th grade girls...we had a photo bomb by one of the boys...

So we tried for another group photo...cute.  These girls are ready to run.

And their off.  Olivia and Lexie are running together for a bit.

Here comes Emma...nice job!

Olivia is pushing through.

Looking strong.

Emma is looking great!  

I'm so proud of her.

Olivia coming to the finish line!

She pushes to the end.

Nice race Olivia.

Here comes Emma in the pack.

She looks great!

A strong finish by Emma.

Olivia placed 28th overall in the 6th grade (boys and girls included and over 90 kids ran).

Emma placed 32nd overall...they were pretty close to each other.  We won't know their actual times until tomorrow.  They had a blast and can't wait to run in the next meet.  Great job girls!

Diesel

Diesel is growing so fast I had to get some cute puppy pictures.

He is doing very well; he fits right in with our family.  

He is so playful but also loves to lay around next to Marc.  This puppy is so precious...he has a ton of personality and is a really good dog so far.  We are glad to have a dog around again.

Club Softball...and a New Puppy

Emma and Olivia decided to try out for club softball this year.  They tried out for one of the Spokane teams and made it!  Today their team had a scrimmage with another Spokane team.  Here is Emma warming up.

She loves playing on this team.  She said she feels like a professional.

Olivia loves it too.  They are the young girls on this team so they played a lot of outfield but did awesome!

There's Emma getting a grounder...we were so proud of them.

There's the team huddle.  This is a really fun team and they have great coaches.  They are learning a ton on this club.

Olivia at bat.

Go Olivia.

Emma at bat.  Go Bear Go!

We are proud members of the Diamonds!  Olivia loves this team...and this sport.

Emma loves playing for the Diamonds too!  

This is a dream come true for these two.  We are so proud of them!  They have one fall tournament next week and then they start practises in January.  Their regular season will start in March.  Go Diamonds Go!

Oh, we also got a new puppy today...he is a Lab/Chesapeake/English Setter mix.

Meet Diesel!  We are in love with him!  He is a great dog.  He has the best personality and fits right in.  Welcome to the family Diesel!  

Football Season! Rams vs. Mead

Riverside Rams Grid Kids had their first game on Saturday.  They were lead by Marc, the head coach this year.

Marc coaches the offense.  Here he is giving plays.

Marcus is 25 again this year.

I got to the game just in time to watch Marcus run the ball...

for a TOUCHDOWN!!!

 Micheal is the defensive coach this year.

Marc is loved by these kids.

Marcus is quite the leader this year. 

This is a 3/4 grade team so Marcus is one of the older kids.  

He does a great job leading his team.  Here is the half time talk; Marcus told the boys what needed to be done.  It was 7 to 7 at half time and some action was needed.

Go get them boys!

2nd half, Marcus carries the ball...he got several yards this game...we were all so proud.

Marcus really does well carrying the ball...so fun to see.

The boys setting up.

Go Rams Go!

Marc leading the other offense down the field...I love how they follow his every move...he is a great coach!

Stop those boys!

I love watching these boys play!

Marcus had an amazing game.

Great Job Rams!  They pulled it out with a WIN during the last seconds of the game.  They got the ball and literally had one play left.  They ran it in 35 yards for a touchdown!!!  They won 13-7!  Way to go Rams!

The girls cheered on their brother the entire time.

Even Mark from New Zealand came to support our little football player.  Thanks for coming Mark!