Jackson's First T-Ball Game

Saturday was Jackson's first t-ball game and it was a hoot. To be on the t-ball league you have to between 4-6 years old. I think a good portion of the kids are 4 years old. They don't really have a clue what's going on. Jackson's team are the Phillies and their opponent were the Yankees. Out team still doesn't have shirts so the team doesn't look as sharp as they could but they were pretty cute out there with their big hats and real baseball pants. The Phillies were up to bat first. The kids really practiced their stance at home plate and it was so cute. They had a dad at each base so the kids would know where to run. It didn't seem to help everyone, some were still confused as to where to run. I guess the fact that we were playing of a grass field instead of a baseball diamond due to mud issues definitely didn't help. If watching the kids hit was fun, watching them in the outfield was hilarious. When the ball was hit into the out field, the entire team would all run to the ball and pile on top of each other fighting over it. They have caught the purpose of what you are suppose to do with the ball once you have it. Our team did the exact same thing when we were in the outfield. This was Jackson's favorite part of the game. Jackson loves a good pile on so he held nothing back to jump on top of everyone else. When we asked him after the game what was his favorite part, he replied with, "Running after the ball and then tackling everyone". I think he has his sports confused. Some of the other highlights of game was when a kid on the other team decide "to quit", exaggerating this statement by chucking his glove to the ground. His reason for quitting was that he didn't get to pitch ever. I guess no one explained to him that in t-ball there is no pitcher. Just a tee. He did this several times and each time his mom told him to get back in the game. The fans on the sidelines were thoroughly entertained by this drama. I can't wait for the next game to get some more entertainment from 4 years old. 

Jackson warming up for the game. 

OK, he was more like trying to get 

warm. It was a little chilly. 

Coach Black giving the pre-game 

pep talk. Jackson looks more like

 he saying, "Duh Dad I know."

Jackson and Seth admiring 

the field of dreams they were

about to play on.

Jackson getting ready to hit the ball.

The outfielders getting ready to

 pounce of the hit ball. Jackson's stance 

is a little interesting. He is the 

one resembling the umpire's

 stance behind home plate. Maybe 

he has a future in that position?