Those Summer Nights

The days are getting shorter. Soon their will be a chill in the evening air and the trees will put on a colorful show before becoming nudists for the winter. Now is the time to take advantage of those last few summer evenings and enjoy the warm night air. What better way than watching those boys of summer play their last few games of the season? Yes, traditionally people would go to see their favorite major or minor league baseball team but we have our own boys of summer right here in town. Daddy, Uncle Matt, and the rest of their slow pitch softball team!

The kids loving going to the softball field. Here they get to play with their friends, watch the game, and just enjoy being outside. Ben, being Ben, loves to get a softball from one of the big guys after warm ups and practice his pitching technique.

Mari likes to practice her racing skills while at the field. Unfortunately for me she was in an exceptionally naughty mood and did much of her racing away from me. I think my sprinting technique is now up to par as well.

In one of her few moments that didn't involve running, Mari did happen to make a tremendous find. A broken blue rubber band! Who wouldn't be thrilled?

The kids said good luck to their Daddy through the links of the dugout fence and the sun set well below the mountains. It was game time!

Daddy's team kicked some serious butt that night. The kids enjoyed watching Daddy come up to bat and hit the ball for his team. It was so fun to play in the dugout when the guys were out in the field trying to keep the other team from scoring. Ben has even made a new friend who happens to be a big kid! There is a verbal communication barrier since Ben doesn't talk but their friendship is based purely on the language of ball. Its very cute.

That evening ended with a win and a tiny bit of chill. The warmth is already slipping away. Take advantage of those last few days before you are left staring out your window pining for those summer nights.