Snow and Baseball Do Not Mix.

Last night Monte had a game against the Pepsi team, and yes it started out chilly, but by the 4th inning the big black clouds of doom closed in and started sleeting on us. Then it started snowing! It is April 29th for goodness sakes. The team did well despite that they could barely see the ball, and were freezing. Monte had a nice hit into right field, and the Yankees went down 6 to 9, but not without a fight. Maybe someday we will be able to sit through a sunny game, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Calling All George Girls!

The George Girls have been given a special assignment from Coach Hall (He said a whole clan of Grizzlies can handle it). When they were cleaning out the gym for the remodel he found years worth of old jerseys for all the sports. He would like us to sort through them and figure out a way to sell them to make some money for the Japan trip. I will let you all know when we take possession of them and we can have a sorting day! There might be some long lost treasure in there, you never know!

Game Update

I have officially lost track of games. I think that means there has been to many. Jared played the Panthers on Friday, and they pulled off a close call, but in the end won. And Monte's team is back in action on Saturday, and looked like the Yankees of the beginning of the season. They took down the Cards, 10 running them in the 4th inning. Then to finish it all up Jared's team played again Monday, Cascade Christian left their mark on the Grizzlies and it wasn't a pleasure to watch. But Jared had a great hit, and a couple of terrific catches.

Enough of the Cold Games Already!

More games this week, and yes it has been freezing cold every night! First Jared in the red and white pen stripe uniform hit the field Monday in Grants Pass. The Cavemen were good, but the Grizzlies prevailed in the end. We are continually amazed at Jared's skill in the outfield, he had several catches, and is getting to be a fast runner! On Tuesday Monte hit the field again, and still having the 2 best pitchers on the injury list isn't helping. The Yankees held their own, but couldn't bring the Pepsi team down. Monte is getting better every game, and is a great baseball player when he doesn't get distracted playing air guitar. You will get them next time boys. Then on Wednesday The Grizzlies battled it out with the rival Pirates again, and ended up walking the plank after a close game. Jared had 2 fabulous hits (Uncle Torr's instruction is paying off, keep up the good work!), and of course great catches in the field! We have a night off on Thursday this week, but we will be back on the field Friday with the pen striped uniforms again at South Medford.

Sweet 16!

Happy Birthday to Heather!!! She is 16 today! Sean is not in favor of the whole dating thing, or the driving thing, or just the whole girl turning 16 thing. But what can you do? They all grow up some time.

Is It April 20th?

Yesterday while we were at Monte's game it was spitting snow, and by late afternoon it was coming steadily, and this morning we woke up to it still snowing, and a light covering on the ground. We are beginning to wonder if we are cursed to watch baseball the rest of our lives in the snow.

Ash and the Grizzly

First of all an update for the games. Jared's team redeemed themselves on Friday at home against the Eagles. Jared played well, and thinks that I jinxed him with the no errors thing, because he bobbled the ball once, but recovered it well, and still got the out. On another note the Yankees lost their 2 best pitchers to injuries, so Monte's game was not so great. But he played well on third base, and his hitting is getting better each game. Jared had to be the Grizzly during opening ceremonies for the t-ball, and pony kids, and his cousin Ashlyn loved it, as you can see by the huge smile on her face.

More Games

Someday we will have something different to write about, but with 6 games every week that is all we ever do. Anyhow the run down for the last couple of days. Monte's team brought it against the Red Sox on Tuesday, and the game was called for darkness with a tie again. Another game to finish. Jared's team got 10 runned by North Medford, and we are not discussing how badly they all played, it was ugly. But Jared is at least error less for the season! The Grizz will hopefully be back on top Friday at home. And the last for the week is the Yankees again faced the Cardinals, and won 4 to 3 in 7 innings. Monte had 2 hits, and one of them was a big one to right field. Tomorrow will be a better day for the red and white, and the Yankees bring it to the field again on Saturday morning . We will let you all know how it goes.

Sun, Rain, and Snow

Monte's team played in wonderful sunny weather on Saturday, but still couldn't hold the rival Red Sox at bay. They were tied up most of the game, until the last inning. Monte had to slide at every base of course, some kids never grow up. He is hilarious to watch, that kid always makes us laugh. He has another game against the Sox today, hopefully it will be better. Go Yankees! Jared had a game last night that was miserable. It rained the entire time, and not just little rain drops, I'm talking sheets of rain, and the temperature was dropping steadily. The game was close the whole time, but when the snow started coming the umpire called the game, and it just so happened that the Comets were ahead at that moment. To bad, we will get them next time. But in the mean time we had a couple of inched of snow on the ground when we got up this morning. Is it really the middle of April? I guess it is. Play ball!

Seminary Train Gone Driver's Ed.

Heather finally got her learners permit, so now she is practicing to drive on the way to seminary in the mornings. There is not that much traffic that early, so it makes it easy for her to drive, but so far she is impressive, as someone who is almost 16 should be.

Tripple 7 Threat

We had 2 game Wednesday. Jared's team is on a winning streak! They played South for the 2nd time and came out in front this time with a 8 to 6 win. We didn't get to watch, so we have no details, sorry. But we did get to see Monte play, and he did fabulous. He had a hit and a walk, and advanced runners both times. They played Tanner's team the Giants, and all three boys had the number 7 on their jersey's. Monte's game ended in a tie 4 to 4, and called for darkness, so it will have to be finished later. The fate of the Yankees is still undecided in their 2nd game of the season.

Pirates Are Sent Out To Sea.

Jared went 1 extra inning which made a great family home evening on Monday. The game was tight the whole time, but it just seems that the Grizzlies were more than the rival Pirates could handle in the end. Jared hit a game winning RBI, the perfect hard grounder right between 3rd and short. TJ rounded 3rd to take the lead, and that was the game. Go Grizz!!! Looking forward to Wednesday, both Jared and Monte play at home. Jared at 4:30, and Monte at 5:30.

Monte's Opening Day!

Monte had his first baseball game of the season on Saturday against the mighty Cardinals. The entire team played well, and the Yankees came out on top with a 5 to 0 win. What a way to start a season boys! His next game is on Wednesday against the Giants. Good luck! Next week is packed full of baseball with 6 games total between the boys. We will keep you all posted on the results.

Best Game Yet!!

Jared played at Eagle Point yesterday. It was sunny and warm and wonderful. He hit the best that he has all season so far with 2 RBIs. He also was a whiz in the field, and has grown to love the field after giving up on catching with to many guys wanting to do it also. He decided that he would rather play all the time. The game was not perfect by far for both teams, but Ashland came out on top with a 13 to 8 win. Friday he plays at home against Grants Pass. Hope to see you all there!

40 miles, WOW!!!

The boys just finished a 40 mile trek along the Rogue River trail with their scout troop on Saturday, and made it the whole way with their packs and all. Everyone said that Monte, Jared, and their friends, Tanner, and Bryce took off and left everyone else in the dust. They had rain all day the first day, but still finished their 9 mile goal for that day. Then the next day the sky cleared and so they took advantage of the break in the weather and did 15 miles (Holy Cow). The third morning they woke up to snow on the ground, and snow the rest of the day, so 3 miles only were accomplished. The last day they knew they had to get all the way out, and the weather was fair, only raining on and off, so they did the last 13 miles, and were rewarded by the spectacular view of the mouth of the Rogue River opening up to the Pacific. Wendy and I picked up a group of tired, hungry boys in Gold Beach, feed them hamburgers, and let them sleep all the way home. What a great experience! A Spring Break well spent.