Sports happenings

June is the time of year when we have a few sporting activities going on for the kids.  At school, there is always an afternoon event called "Fun in the Sun" for the K-3 students.  For the last few years, the name has been unofficially changed to "Pain in the Rain" as the weather has not been very warm at all.  This year was no exception, although the rain did hold off and it was still held outside.  Really, it is the parents and teachers who complain - the kids couldn't care less about what kind of weather it is!  Kendra and Owen both participated this year and had a great time!

We are seeing a slightly competetive side of our daughter on these sorts of days!  "I have to wear my soccer cleats today so I can run really fast for the relays!"  It is great fun to watch her!

 Each class rotates through a series of relay-type races, including the sponge race, dress-up, ball in knees, chalk and freezies, etc. 

Owen geting his turn to put on the oversized clothes for the dress-up relay.

He really got into this race, filling up his sponge and racing to empty it in a smaller bucket.

And of course, the smallest one had to get in on the action too, quite enjoying herself on the playground!

 The other sporting event the kids are involved in is T-ball.  This is a 2 month program called Interchurch Baseball.  Kids from all different churches are mixed up and put on teams, with ages 5-7 playing t-ball and ages 8-12 playing baseball.  It is very non-competetive, inclusive and fun.  Kendra has played for the last several years and will be ready to move up to the next level next year. 

 Last year she was still a little more interested in picking buttercups and throwing grass but this year she is a little more serious about playing properly.

 This is Owen's first year at t-ball and he quite likes it too.  Of course, hitting is the most exciting part.  Often the T-stand goes farther than the ball but that is half the fun!

Waiting for that ellusive ball to land right in his glove!

Just taking it all in!

Jocelyn was having quite a bit of fun with her little buddy and his Opa, who was playing catch with them. 

Activities wind down this week and then it is summer vacation time!!  Yay!!