It's Basketball Season...

Being a devout baseball/softball mom, I was having a hard time getting into basketball season...but both boys have decided to play (the girl would too, but there's no real league here (see previous posts for more on that tirade) so I have made a serious and conscious effort to better learn the game and hopefully become a great basketball fan/mom.
So far the season is going much better than I thought - both kids are on JV/B team, but that's okay. It's a known fact that white boys can't jump and when you mix in my non-athletic gene that is clearly dominant (it must be...Kevin was a great athlete and fast - so the townfolk say...), I think the Hallmark boys are doing good to even come off the bench!
I haven't pulled out the camera yet, but will do it soon...they could get hurt at any time, or yanked from starting positions...and I'll have missed my opportunity to take pictures in the gym where everyone looks like they are suffering from a serious case of jaundice. I detest gym pictures....*sigh*...

Still can't wait for baseball season though!

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Logan & Abbie's schedules...

Below, Game schedules for Abbie & Logan, should you wish to see some baseball or softball this spring/summer!

We whipped Lago last night!

The Buffaloes were in rare form! My swell boy was on the mound and...not to sound like an obnoxious, boastful madre, but...he was truly on FIRE! I think he did the best pitching of his high school career last night. It was beautiful...at least the first 4 - 5 innings. It was a shut out till then. But, we still won in the end and it was a great game. We were ahead 11-0 until they got 2 runs in. Then they got a couple more...but we held on and were victorious and most importantly, Seth kept his cool and didn't do the self-implosion that often occurs...he realizes that he now needs to build his stamina and work towards getting to the point he can throw a complete game that ends as strong as it starts. When he can do that, there will be no stopping him!

See the snippet. I am always afraid to set up the video cam...I try not to be superstitious. I believe God has a plan for each of us and whatever happens will happen and is meant to be, however each time I pull out a device to capture a moment, the jinx/hex begins...but last night I wanted to capture some of the good. I'm not sure if I jinxed us or not, because the shutout ended, but then the battery died and we still won, so...? I shall be happy I managed to capture 51 minutes of the game and am able to upload 1 inning. It takes forever to upload a couple of minutes of vide! To upload a whole game would be akin to having wood stakes buried under my pinky nails...sheer torture, I tell ya!

But...as a lucky viewer...you are the recipient of sheer enjoyment!! ;) Oh..and also of note is the colorful commentary/cheering section: his JV teammates...they are just a hoot.

Oh yes, it's official...

I do stink at this!

First Game Recap - FHS v. CenTex Home School

Great first game! Kevin kept score, so we have some factual data to go by: Final score was 11-0; however I think technically in the books it would show 10-0 because of the run rule. Garrett pitched well with Cody R. coming in at the top of the 5th to relieve. Josh, Doak. Garrett, Seth (2) and Hunter all got singles. Seth and Blake also got doubles and Cody R. got a triple. Garrett wowed the homestand with a HRin the 2nd inning - it was lovely! On a more somber note, Josh & Doak took one for the team with the 'ol HBP. Oh, and just 'cause it's my blog & I'll brag if I want to, I'll call Seth's final hit the clincher since it brought in the winning run...

We also got to enjoy pre-game activities with Mrs. Shelton, honorable School Board Member, throwing out the first pitch at our first real game - Thanks, Mrs. Shelton! Oh...and there was a huge contingency of FHS students cheering on the guys - with a makeshift dry-erase scoreboard/Jumbo-tron (mini-tron...I guess). It was so nice to see them out showing support - thank you, fellow Buffaloes!

Below, Garrett's Homer (turn down your speakers to avoid the wind noise...):

Oops.

I just realized in my last posting I promised to spare you the details. I didn't. So sorry.

The blog could just as easily be titled "Crazed Rantings from a Bleacher-Weary Mother".