Goodbye Utah

We didn't have any time for sightseeing in Utah since the girls played so well and had so many games.  We were up bright and early the next morning and on the plane headed home.  Marcus was ready to go home.

The girls and I got to sit together again and had a ton of fun.  I just love traveling with these kids!  

Can't wait for the next trip!

 

Day 2 of Softball

The girls were up bright and early for their 9am game.  Olivia started the day pitching to Emma.

She had a great game!  

The girls had to win every game to stay in the tournament.

I just love watching them play.

They won their first game!  Then we had a small break for lunch.

After lunch the girls started to warm up for their next game of the day.  Marcus was a big help getting them ready to play.

Pitchers and catchers...isn't the background so cool.

A little father son time throwing the football.

The girls are waiting patiently for their next game.

Game on..Coach Marc turning in the line up.

Emma is our first batter.

Go Emma.

A hit!  

Nice job Emma

Olivia up to bat.

She's really gotten the hang of slap hitting this year.

Nice hit Olivia

Olivia on first...

and sliding into third...she did make it home and scored.

Emma played second base this game.

Olivia on first base again.

And she makes it to second.

and slides in at third...

up she goes running home!

Run Olivia Run!

She scores again!  We won this game too...we are still alive...next up, game 3 for the day.

There was no rest in between games 2 and 3 but the girls were ready.

More pitching for Olivia.

Emma is still smiling...she loves this!

Another nice hit by Emma...we ended up winning game 3 as well...game 4 was right away...no breaks.

It was getting really cold and windy.  Olivia and Emma got a little break in the dug out this game.

Olivia did get to pitch again but it was really hard for her to see...the sun was right in her eyes most of this inning.

She threw a little wild pitch but made it to home plate in time for the catcher to get her the ball just as the opposite team was running into home.

She's out!  Great job Olivia.  The umpire even praised her for a job well done! 

Unfortunately we lost that game which meant the end of the tournament for us...however we were all so proud of these girls.  The ended up 4th in their bracket of 24 teams and they are a 14U team playing in a 16U tournament.  They really did give it their all too; there was nothing left in the tank of any of these kids.  

Great job Emma, Natalie and Olivia!

Marc bought all of the girls these bows and even had "Diamonds" printed on them.

The smiles say it all.  So glad to be playing some ball again!  What a tournament!  7 games total with 4 wins and 3 losses...way to go girls!

 

Day 1 of Softball

The girls had their first game at 9:30am.  Olivia was first up to pitch...Daddy warmed the ball up for her.

Let's go Diamonds!

Olivia is looking good!

Emma behind the plate.

The fields were so pretty.

Go Emma

Nice job!

Olivia at bat

That's a little high...good eye Olivia

Emma making it around the bases...sliding into second

she's down...

and safe

She's a fast one.

Marcus cheered on his sisters...there was a bit of a chill in the air so he borrowed my coat.

Emma is great at bunting.

Emma on second again.

and running to third.

Coach Tiffany gives her a high five.

Emma is having a ton of fun...love that smile!

Emma steals home and scores!

Olivia played some first base too.

She is a natural there.

Cheering on their team.

We played 2 games during the day, one loss and one win.  That set us up for bracket play. 

 Our first bracket game was at 6:30pm that evening.  Olivia pitched well again.

They played really well and hard.

Emma played outfield, 2nd base and catcher in this game.  

We lost the first bracket game but still had a chance to continue playing and make it to the championship...it just meant we had to play more games to get there.  The girls were ready for some rest and relaxation before hitting it hard again tomorrow morning...9am start in the morning.  Go Diamonds!