Playing at the U of MN

I will never tire of watching softball on this field. 

I just hope Regan realizes what a gift it is to play at this stadium. 

Last week, I got a call from Regans coach, asking if we could get her to the U for a game with the 18U team. 

In 2 hours. 

On a Wednesday. 

She jumped at the opportunity and was over the moon to be asked to catch for this team. Definitely an amazing experience all-around, on a great field, catching for girls who some are already playing at the college level. 

And those girls welcomed her and made her feel like she fit right in. They had some fun taking obligatory photos after the game. 

And then she had to mess a little with Coach Becky and text her this photo, who made me promise to not let her get hurt! 

 

Another teenager!

 I'm slowly catching up on fall. A month ago, we were gifted another teenager in the house! Complete with slamming doors, eye rolls and a lot of sarcasm. 

Oh but she's actually the best! We love her to pieces and are so proud of this teenager! She's loving being in-person at school, although admits it is a lot harder than last year (of course that part has been no fun). She has met some amazing new teammates in her new club and thinks the world of them. And what's a teenager if she doesn't spend far too much time on her phone! 

Love you Sidney! 

Love living life with our Sidney!

The Homecoming that wasn't (2021)

 Last year, plagued by an evolving epidemic, the High School Homecoming was cancelled. There were no dress up days, no dance, I don't even remember if they played a football game because spectators weren't allowed anyway. 

Fast forward to 2021. While we are still in the middle of a pandemic, we now have some mitigation tactics and Regan was beginning to look forward to a more normal Homecoming week. And then, she looked at the calendar. Homecoming fell smack dab in the middle of her Fall State Softball Tournament. And there was no way she wanted to leave her team on the field. 

I was feeling a little disappointed for her as we waited for the schedule to be released, in hopes she would still make it to the dance. While we waited, we bought a dress (with a good return policy), shoes, and even a ticket to the dance! At last, we pulled up the schedule and discovered if they won their first game of the tournament, her team was finished for the day and would return to the fields on Sunday morning. 

But then they lost. And the next game was at 7pm; right as she should be gearing up for the dance. To my surprise, she wasn't phased a bit. Sure, we headed over to meet up with her friends for a few photos. But she happily climbed back into the car to return to the (very wet) field. 

I quietly asked her if she was disappointed. In a matter of fact way, she declared "I'm right where I want to be" as she walked back onto that field with her team. Her determination and dedication to chasing that little yellow ball amazes me everyday. And as long as she loves it, we'll support her chasing that dream.