Small Town Saturday Night

Isn't that a song? Hmmm...I'll have to look that up.

Anyway.

I live in the same town that I grew up in. On the same street. In a house where I spent probably half my life because they had a pool and children that I could play with. I have gone to church 6 blocks away my whole life. My elementary, middle school, and high school are also 6 blocks away. The college I attended and where I met Shawn is just 4 blocks away. Can you say 'sheltered upbringing'? I wouldn't have it any other way though. Now my girls are experiencing the same thing. It's wonderful.

So, you may ask, what do you do on a small town Saturday night? You go to the Mid-High Co-Ed softball tournament of course.

McKinley played for our church and since it's not really competitive it's just a blast to watch. The tournament is the end of the season party that includes the games and a hamburger and hot dog picnic. Even though it was close to 100 degrees, it's a must see! The fans were on the edge of their seats:C)The ump is my neighbor. He stood out there in the heat for seven and a half hours.

The Mid-High pastor was there going from bleacher to bleacher to evenly spread her love around.

The girls elementary principal was there as a coach of another team. He's also our neighbor.

This boy, oh this boy. I love my three girls and never wanted a boy after McKinley was born but if I could have a boy, I would take Cale. He's precious! I call him all summer long and beg him to come swim with me.

Water bottles were everywhere! Occasionally a parent would drop some off in the dugouts.

Some children were doing anything to keep cool.

Wonder if her mother knew what she was doing? Hee-hee.

Even though the blue team scored well and even made it aways through the losers bracket they lost. But had so much fun doing it!

And since it's a church league, everyone is friends no matter what color your shirt is.

McKinley had fun even though they lost. She didn't, however, like having her picture taken.So ends a small town Saturday night.

Want to know what happens on a Sunday? Stay tuned!