Baseball, baseball, baseball. This week is tournament time and oh my goodness...busy! Last night they had a double header (Cobb then MP). They won the game in Cobb playing against Bear Valley, then they won in Mineral Point versus Mineral Point (the other team). It was so great. I have never seen kids so excited! Noah played third base and caught two to make the outs. He also made a base hit. I like baseball, but it really isn't my favorite. Watching the kids play really brings the game to life. Mineral Point parents are so wonderful also. No matter what, everyone is out there cheering with positive attitudes and hope for a great game. Teamwork is totally essential and can be seen and heard throughout the field and bleachers.

Tonight we played in Plain versus Plain. It was so hot : ( Plain had a great field, right next to a corn field - it totally looked like something out of 'Field of Dreams'. We lost, but we played good. Both teams were good; we lost 5 to 2. Noah struck out swinging both times he was up to bat. I think the batting cage is really paying off.

Thursday we finally get a 'day off'. I think Noah could really use it. We have our "sack" lunches packed and are going to go to Governor Dodge for a little bit of hiking. I think we will hit the pool after that.

Cecilia had her softball practice cancelled...I guess we will have to see how she does on Sunday. She has been at the batting cage a little with Erik this week also; hopefully this will pay off. She actually is pretty good at batting...it is the whole GAME thing she needs to work on : )

Hope everyone is staying cool! Good luck Mineral Point!!