Dollywood
Ethan got on base every at bat. His hitting has improved so much. There is no tee in the all stars, so he was forced to become a good hitter or get out. He played the pitcher mound during both games. He did a very good job. I definitly see room for improvement for next year. We are now done with baseball until the end of August when fall ball starts. It is going to be nice to have our evenings back. Two hours of baseball every night is a bit excessive. We will miss seeing Ethan's best bud on the team, Daniel. We will have to make it a point to schedule play dates. 
Ethan had a double play in the last game and 5 put outs. He is playing pitcher and gets a lot of balls hit to him. His hitting is pretty good, but he does need to get some muscle on it. He is definitly the smallest one on the team. He is playing in a 5 & 6 year old league, but some of the kids have turned 7 already. The state tournament starts on Thursday. His team should do well, but I am not getting my hopes up. As fun as this season had been, I will not miss the two hour practices every night! We definitly need a break from baseball. (Ok, I need the break, the boys are addicted!)
The coach put Ethan at the position of pitcher. Ethan caught a line drive and a pop fly. He got the final out to end the game. The final score was 14 - 4 with Ethan's team winning. Ethan was the star of the game, but I am biased. I think it was because he saw the most action due to his position. His team will play again on Monday night and Tuesday night. These games will determine which all star team will host the state tournament. It looks like Ethan's team will be the host. The state tournament is July 12th. We are excited, but just about baseballed out. Two hours every night is a big commitment.
is on the board of directors for this school. She did a wonderful job with the event. It was based on the Kentucky Derby, so we got to dress up. I got to meet Dierks Bently! 
Baseball season started about 4 weeks ago. Ethan is playing for the Red Sox. He plays in the position of pitcher and second base. He is doing great! Today he hit two in the park homeruns. The coach gave him the game ball at the end of the game. Ethan also had a force out. We are very proud of Ethan. His name was sent to the state and he is being considered for the all star team for the 5-6 year old league. The only problem is that we have baseball at least 4 times a week!
Tyler is crazy! He loves going to watch Bubba play baseball. He is really into wearing his goggles all the time. Chris let him wear them to the YMCA yesterday. His mother would not let him out in public with them. I guess you pick your battles. Notice the snow hat in the picture. It is only 75 degress outside. 
Spring Break in Ohio???
On the day we arrived, it was 70 degress and very nice. When we left, it was snowing! I do not miss the crazy weather in Ohio! The boys spent some time with Papa in the hot tub. They loved it.
We had the chance to spend some time with some of our old playgroup pals. I got to spend a great afternoon catching up with Beth and Julie while the boys played with their old pals Cole, Avery, Emi, Brooklyn, and Xavier. They had so much fun. Ethan cried when it was time to leave Cole's house. Tyler couldn't stop hitting people. He is in a very bad stage. (At least I hope it is a stage.) We sure do miss our old friends. Please come and visit anytime!
