My blog wasn't so much put in the back seat than it was blatantly ignored and neglected. Since it has been for journaling purposes, and no one has been waiting with baited breathe for it daily or weekly (or monthly), I've been ok with that, for the most part. But here we go again. Keeping up with my life in these little entries that might last forever for my kids to find is something I like. And if some other friends like to follow along, that is even better!
So, a RECAP:
Summer: We did some fun stuff this summer. Lots of it! At the end of July into August, we drove to Tennessee for Delaney to play with her DSA fast pitch softball team in the 10U ASA National Tournament. It was exciting and humbling for her. A great team in their own right, DSA got pounded and eliminated early. It was hard to watch them not be able to catch up or hit against some of these pitchers, even though they played hard and used their many skills. However, Delaney learned a few things about softball.....and a few things about herself. It was a priceless learning experience for her, and I am blown away by the maturity in which she's been making decisions that are difficult but best for HER with softball since then. (Watching my little girl grow into a real person who makes the tough decisions is something else, I'll tell you.) We traipsed around the area and enjoyed a real, American road trip in the process too. Tennessee (and a smidge of North Carolina that we wandered into) were beautiful.
Doesn't she look little? Her small stature is on of her best weapons.
Another weapon: Speed
Aidan was loving the Civil War Demonstrations.
Rob even got some quiet time to relax.
We lodged in a renovated from 1900 and had the pleasure of meeting our charming host, Mrs. Ponder. The drive was long, but we explored the Louisville Slugger museum on the way out and spend a fun night with Cyndi in Cincinnati on the way home. Once we returned home, it was softball tryouts (seriously, more softball) and planning for another trip!
