Away vs Reisterstown

We were supposed to be home for this weeks' game but the weather the past week made our fields a bit too wet. We went to to Reisterstown (Baltimore) to play instead on their really nice artificial turf field.

We won again ~ 25-6! Our record is now 4-1. :-)

Way to go Panthers!

Just a cool shot of the boys warming up...

James is dead center.

Home vs Ellicott City

James' football team won again today! 19-0!! They played awesome. It was a great game.

Go #74!

Game #3 vs. WHC

Victory! 14-6! The boys did it. They played so much better yesterday. They played to win. They were the first Germantown team to win against WHC yesterday for the day. James plays better, stronger and faster every game. He's starting to do the work and getting better every day.

James is #74


And that right there is the smile of victory!

Game #2 vs Maplewood

Not a fun day at the football field yesterday. We lost. 13-6. Not because the other team was just better (well, they were really good actually) but because the boys didn't come to play until the second half and it was too late then. They beat themselves. Hopefully they don't get too discouraged, brush themselves off and come ready to play next week.

There aren't many of James playing. He just didn't see as much playing time as last week.

#74 on the left


Blocking


The coaches ~ this sums up the feelings for everyone


Next week boys! Next week!

Game #1 vs. Silver Spring

The day has come. James and Jasmine's first real football game! They were so excited. We had to be there at 9:45 for James' 11:30 game and then Jasmine was cheering from 2:30 to 5:30. It was hot. And there was no shade. If anyone wants to buy us a canopy tent, we'd gladly take it. ;-) Jaylynn isn't feeling good. I'm hoping it's just her teeth but either way, she still doesn't want me to put her down so my arms were quite tired by days end. Besides holding her and it being really hot, it was a great day.

We played against the Silver Spring Saints. James' team won 20-7! YAY! James saw a lot of playing time and got a few hits. He's really stepped up his game and listened to what Daddy and his coaches have been telling him. He's really enjoying it, even though it's so much work. Practices 5 days a week! Once school starts, they go to 3 days a week.

Jasmine cheered with the younger squad (well the 8-10 group, she's in the 10-13 group...) some and then cheered with her own. She did great and even got to yell out "Ready? OK!" during their cheers during half time. The little one on the field and she boomed that voice.

Here's some pictures highlighting their day...

James is in the center. #74




Team huddle






James isn't in these next two pictures. They are just really neat.


Player down


Parent Tunnel


Look at the smile on that face after his first real game


James' team having a pep talk with the next Germantown Panthers team getting ready to play (James is the 8-10 team. The next ones up were the 10-13 years old.)


Kaylee, Jasmine and Megan cheering with their team

A long, hot and great weekend

Well we went from winter to summer! I personally love the heat. I'd much rather be hot than cold.

Saturday morning started out at 8 am at the baseball field. Jordan had a play off game at 9. We had a big cooler full of cold water and Gatorade and we were all sunscreened up. They played against the Rangers, which is a really rough team. They won! They beat them 7 - 5. Jordan played a good game. He's really coming along. We are now in the Championship game Wednesday night. If we win, the Muckdogs are champs. If we lose, it goes to Thursday night.

After Jordan's game, we went and picked up James. We took him to his football games. They won both games. The first game was really great. The second game was even better. James was captain of the second game which I think is why he scored two touchdowns!! He did great. Jamie gave him some great tips at the one game he was able to make and you can tell he remembers them. It was a great season.

Here is James out doing his captain duties before the game



Then we came home and vegged out. The kids wanted to go to the pool but I told them I think we all had had enough of the heat for one day.

So that leads to Sunday. I did a little grocery shopping in the morning and then after lunch, we went to the pool. We only lasted about two hours though. I burned my legs pretty bad on Saturday but didn't want to miss out on going to the pool with Jamie and the kids.

Jacob and Jenna played some in the baby pool



Jenna looking for the ice cream man





Finally the ice cream man came!



When we got home, Jamie fired up the grill. He grilled burgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob! YUMMY! After that, the kids had more ice cream. I had gotten these really cool M&M shaped ice creams on a stick. I forgot to get pictures of that. Then they wanted watermelon.



Jordan doesn't like watermelon so he was just being a goofball



It was a great weekend!

This week is going to be another hot and busy week! Jasmine has gymnastics tonight. Jordan has baseball Wednesday and possibly Thursday. I'm getting a DVD player installed in the van on Wednesday. Friday, we are going to the mountains. Saturday, my cousin is getting married and we are going to the wedding. It's going to be a great week!

Go Muckdogs!!!

It rained yesterday and both of the boys' games were canceled. Of course, it wasn't until we were there and all the chairs were out and the rain started.

Jordan's game, which is his first play off game, got moved to today. They played against the Ironbirds and won! The final score 15 to 10! It was a great game. Jordan did awesome. The first time up to bat, he struck out. The second time up, he nailed it to left field!!! Oh my gosh! Everyone on the team and all the parents were screaming for Jordan! It was awesome. The grin on his face was priceless. It was a great moment. He came in to score that time. His third time up, he hit a pop up that was caught. He played right field and while he didn't catch anything, he was really quick to get what came to him back into the cut off man. He played a great game!! He has another game tomorrow against the Giants (one of the teams that has beaten us!).

Other than the games, we just hung out a lot of the deck this weekend with Jamie grilling. I swear he has for the last week. It's been super great!

I can't believe we only have 9 school days left! The year has flown by!

Another day of sports

What a LONG day! I am WORN OUT! Jamie and Jacob are still in the mountains, mowing so I knew I'd definitely be on my own today. Jordan had baseball pictures at 12 with his team. That went good. James had football practice at 1 and then his game as 2 as usual. Jordan was supposed to have his game at 2 but it got pushed back to 3 (which was actually a good thing so I'd get to see most of it). So after his pictures, Jordan went with his coach until game time while I took James. Jordan had to be there by 2:15 for warm ups before his game so that's why I sent him with his coach. He actually had a great time as two other kids stayed with him as well so it was Jordan, Ryan, Gannon and the coach's son, Calvin.

Off to James' game. When we got there, we saw James' name on the announcement board. He won two tickets to see the movie Narnia! I really have no idea why he won them but he did. Pretty cool. So while they practiced, the girls and I ate lunch and talked. The game started at 2 and James played almost the whole game. He was really running that ball. He didn't score any touch downs that game but he certainly got the ball down the field and pulled flags off the other team. They won 24 - 21! James was so excited. He played awesome.

Over to Jordan's game (are you tired yet?). Right as we get out of the van and start walking to the field, we hear a big crack of the bat. Jordan hit the ball! Jordan hit the ball! He's gotten pieces of it here and there but nothing like this. Everyone on the team is screaming and cheering. Oh and telling him to run. It caught him by surprise and he froze for half a second but not so long because he still made it to the bag. Oh you couldn't wipe the smile off of his face if you had tried to! The next few boys up hit awesome as well sending Jordan home. YAY! (Coach's wife, Deby, told me after the game that she had told Jordan before the game that he would hit the ball this game. She had a feeling. Boy, was she right! Also, today was Coach's 40th birthday. After the game, Deby told Jordan that him hitting the ball like that was the one of the greatest gifts Coach could have gotten today. Pride was oozing out of Jordan at that point.)

Next time up to bat, they walked him. We had bit time hitters today so again, Jordan scored. The innings were over fast this game as in this age group, after 5 runs, that part of the inning is done. Amazing game. The boys all played awesome. They looked like a real solid team. They beat CSA Coyotes 15 - 4! Go Muckdogs!

On a side note, James told me one of the funniest things I heard in a long time while we were at Jordan's game. He said "Jordan and I saw this really funny new show on TV the other day. It's like our new favorite show. It's called Mama's Family. Have you heard of it?" Oh yeah, I laughed. I laughed hard. I said "honey, that show is old. It's been around a long time but yes, it's hilarious!"

What a great sports day!

What a day for sports!

Jordan had a 9 AM game so we had to be there at 8. While on the way, Jenna threw up. Oh what will this day turn into? So I dropped Jordan off with his coach and ran back home to get clothes. Something told me to pack her some clothes because I knew we'd be gone most of the day but alas, I didn't. Back to the game in plenty of time where Jenna slept in my lap for the first hour and then just sat there with me for the second hour.

Jordan actually swung this game! We think he's been having a bit of stage fright at the games when it's his turn. Not only did he actually swing but he hit the ball too! It was a nice hit but the 2nd baseball got it to the first baseman just before Jordan hit the plate. The guys on the team were really proud he actually hit it though. You'd of thought he didn't get the out. Next time up to bat, he walked on and then scored!

Jordan played right and left field.

The Muckdogs beat Damascus 17 - 7!!! It was an awesome game.

A few pictures from Jordan's game

Warming up



Playing right field



Playing Left Field



Pretty Jasmine



Jacob laying on the rocks



That game was over about 11:15. We took one of Jordan's teammates to his sister's game where his dad was at then headed home. I had a feeling Oma and Opa had been trying to call. They were planning on coming to James' game. Of course because no one ever listens to anything I say, Oma and Jamie weren't sure what time who's games where when. *Sometimes I wonder why I even talk.* Oma and Opa met us at our house at 12:30 and then we were off to James' game.

James had pictures and practice at 1. While that was going on, we sat, had hot dogs and watched the younger kids (they have to be like 4 or 5) play. There are some good little ball players there.

James game started a few minutes late and guess who actually got to come? Jamie! Oh man, if you could have seen the smile on James' face. I don't think anything would have made it come off. To top it off, James scored a touch down. Oh man, that was so cool to watch! And we thought the smile couldn't have gotten bigger! James made a lot of good attempts at getting the flags off of the other team and did a few times. He is quite a fast runner. They tied 24 - 24. They play for an hour and when time is up, if it's tied, that's how it stays. *No pictures from James' game. I completely forgot to take one. I wish I would have gotten a video of his touchdown. Maybe next time.*

It was a really great day for the boys. Beautiful weather. Both played great. Then we grilled at home.

This week is going to be one crazy week coming up!

Sunday ~ Baseball practice
Monday ~ Jasmine has gymnastics
Tuesday ~ Baseball game
Wednesday ~ Baseball game
Thursday ~ Jasmine turns 7!
Friday ~ Relay for Life walk
Saturday ~ Baseball game and Jordan has his team pictures
Sunday ~ Mother's Day

I'll try hard to update daily!