Ladybugs & Stinkbugs

Matthew has made it. He has reached the pinnacle of his existence. His life's goal has been reached, his heart's desire fulfilled. He has experienced the BEST DAY OF HIS ENTIRE LIFE.

It was the day we signed up for t-ball.

Notice I did NOT say "the day he played t-ball". No, I mean the day we SIGNED UP for t-ball. He was about to come out of his skin!!!!

That was a couple of months ago. He has now had three practices (see video below), and opening day is next week! He was a little insulted because they put him in tball (since he had never played before), but it will be really good for him to learn the basics of the game, as well as learn how to play with actual teammates. (Up to now, all of his games have been played with imaginary team members - usually Biggio, Bagwell, and Hunter Pence.)

Matthew Practicing Baseball (he's the little one):


Matthew's favorite baseball players:
(courtesy of astros.com)
Hunter Pence


Roy O (Oswalt)


Dave Borkowski


There's more, but Mom's too tired to name them all!

Just watch ESPN for news of the next up-and-coming baseball star: Matt Downs. (He's sure that's his baseball name.)

More pics from his tball practice:

Remember - he's the LITTLE one. =)


Little sister out to support the team! (You can't see it in this pic, but Andrew and Jacob are asleep on a blanket in the grass!)