Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Today was an amazing day for Evan and a learning experience all of us. After eight weeks of T-ball, it was Evan's final game of the season. He has been playing T-ball with an organization called Kinetic Kids that has developed programs to allow children with special needs to participate in sports activities like their typically developing peers. Each of the kids works with a buddy and gets a chance to hit the ball, run the bases, and play in the field during every game.

Evan loves everything about his T-ball team. He loves his bat and glove. He loves his shirt and his shoes. He loves his coach and his teammates. And, we love the experience he has had and the love and support he receives from his teammates, their families, the Kinetic Kids staff and volunteers, and his growing number of fans.

I was so proud of my little boy today. When the teams were being introduced, the crowd heard Evan's enthusiasm as he yelled his name, "Evan Edward Ring." Then, he waited patiently for his turn to play in the field, and when he was finally able to go out, he played pitcher. (Yes, it was a proud moment for Marvin!) When it was his turn to bat, the crowd cheered him on as he refused to assume the batting position until he had HIS bat. I loved watching him run the bases with a huge grin on his face.

So today's special thing about Evan is that he is a T-ball star, and he has the trophy to prove it. We can't wait until next year!

OLIVIA'S STREAK