He went up to the plate without any tears...had to swing several times before making contact but stuck with it and got a great hit! He didn't get frustrated with the multiple swings...he just got his bat in the ready position to swing again.
When he made contact he took off for first base with a great big grin on his face. Running the bases is definitely his favorite part of tee-ball so far.
It is a very friendly tee-ball league. Each team bats through the line-up and then they switch sides. Everyone gets to run the bases even if the batter is technically out. And everyone gets to play in the field at all times no matter the number of players.
Speaking of running the bases...here is Carter scoring his first run!
He claims that next week he will hit "one thousand home runs." Love the optimism!
Carter had a pretty special first base coach this first game.
Doesn't get much better than being able to give your dad a high five as you run to first for the first time!
Carter also had quite the cheering section...
Ben gave several loud "Go Carter Go!" cheers. And boy is he ready for his turn on the field. Although not in the picture...Gram was there for the game too!
When it came time for our team to be in the field, they did a good job of moving the kids around to try different positions. Carter made a good stop while playing "pitcher" and even got an out! I was very impressed that he remembered to go tag the player instead of throwing the ball at the batter as we sometimes do in our backyard wiffle ball games.
I will leave you with what I think is one of my new favorite photos. Adam and Carter having a little chat in the dugout before the game.
Let's hear it for the Purple Rockies!
