Baseball and a Birthday

Opening Day for G's baseball team found them knee-deep in an infield full of mud, thanks to the "20% chance of rain" predicted by KSL earlier in the day. Not that the boys minded, just the parents and evidently the "baseball commissioner for American Fork" (is that like an elected position?) who declared the field too wet to play on but let us stay and  practice anyway. Go figure.

It only took Garrett a few minutes playing first base to realize parents and coaches aren't kidding when we say "KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL". Or don't, and you might take a ball in the general vicinity of your stomach and it might not feel too great. Oops.

Fortunately for everyone, Garrett is a fast learner. 

(I've always loved that about him.)

A little smackdown crackdown. 

(of the ball of course)

But my fave picture of the evening? This awesome cat, who spent quite a bit of time frolicking in the infield mud (along with the boys) and when she had had enough she curled up next to this bat. 

GO CUBS! Looking forward to a season full of caught balls at first base, warm weather, and more baseball-loving cats.

P.S. A very happy birthday today to my mom! We had so much fun at her party last night!