We have a ball player

Today Matthew started his Tot Tee-Ball league. He is an official "Cub", along with about 6 other 4 year old boys. I can't even tell you how much fun it was to go out there and watch my little man have the time of his life! =) He practiced his throwing, catching, and base-running for 45 minutes under the only patch of sunshine we got all day- it was as if the Lord opened up the skies just for Matthew. Nate has been practicing with him all week and he has really gotten good at catching with his glove and stepping forward with his left leg as he throws. And apparently he bats left-handed (even though he is right-handed & throws with his right) which Nate has assured me will earn him a baseball scholarship to an Ivy League school. =) Well, scholarship or not, he is definitely going to be a ball player! Here are some fun pictures from his practice.

Getting warmed up with some jumping jacks...

...and some leg stretches.

Look at his form! =)

"Thanks dad, I really love to play baseball." -Matt

Annnnnnnd...

BREAK!

Worms!

A few weeks ago Luke found a worm while playing in the dirt. He immediately ran inside and asked Nate to go pick it up. Before he could answer, Matthew runs past him and yells "I'll do it!!". Historically, Matthew has been the "brave" boy when it comes to touching and picking up the wild animals in our backyard. From frogs to ladybugs, it's always been Matt who was fearless. And as much as Matt is fearless, Luke is full of fear. =) Here is Luke barely touching the worm.

I love the grin on Luke's face here. He is so proud of his single-finger touch.