Lilly is playing T-ball this year and last night were the opening ceremonies. Each team was introduced and then played one or two innings of a game. Her team is called the Pirates. I can't even describe to you how cute it is to watch the kids play and practice in their 'baseball costumes'. Yeah, that's what Lilly calls it, a "baseball costume". So far, Lilly doesn't seem too into the actual game, but she is getting better and having fun.
Here is Lilly (#8) with her team getting a pep talk before the big game from Coach Mitch, or as Lilly calls him, "Coach Mittens". I'm sure he's hoping that will catch on.
Before the first batter, everyone was in their positions and ready to play. That's Lilly in the center in the white pants.
Then, the moment the ball left the tee the kids all left their positions to dog pile on the ball and wrestle it away from one another. At one point in time even the little boy that was batting dropped the bat and dove onto the ball. He had to be physically removed from the pile and reminded by his coach to run to first base.
At the beginning of the game the coaches were the only ones on the field. As time went on several parents joined them to help corral the kids and keep them all heading in the right direction.
No one stayed in an actual position for long, they all kind of just ended up standing in a big arch around the tee.
Coach Brandon and Coach Mitch trying to explain the batting line up.
Lilly was the lead off batter and she got a hit. She was so proud that she had actually hit the ball and not the tee that after, she just stood there looking at Coach Brandon and smiling.
He was finally able to get her off and running. This little guy chasing her actually managed to tag her out twice before she made it to first base. Obviously, she stayed on to run all of the bases. And no, he didn't throw the ball at her head as this picture would indicate. She also stole third base during this time around, but decided to stay there through to the next play. It was shortly after this that one of her teammate's parents became all time first and second base coaches for the remainder of the game.
Second Inning. Second big hit. Again, Lilly paused after hitting the ball to look around at everyone and smile.
But, she got off and running again and this time made it to first before the ball. In this picture she's heading to second.
And, having a chat with the second base coach. Lilly was kind enough to stop at each base and engage the parent that was there in conversation during the lull between batters.
Hanging out with Coach Mittens and waiting to run home.
Here she comes! Like any good base runner, Lilly over ran home plate. However, most of them stop at their dugout, Lilly continued on to the crowd to give me a hug, ask me if I had seen her, and steal an animal cracker from Jack.
The game...or actually just the two innings that they played, was utter chaos. The two dads that coach Lilly's team deserve medals...and probably a stiff drink. This summer is going to be a lot of fun!! Go Pirates!!
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