Batter Up!

A picture-perfect spring day was our backdrop for Patrick's first T-Ball game on Saturday. He was so excited to wear  a real uniform and play in a game with all of his friends. He had three at-bats, three hits, and scored two runs for the Volcanoes, and played catcher, shortstop, and third base.

I kept thinking about Papa yesterday, and as Patrick walked up to home base I finally remembered why. Patrick took some of his first swings with Papa (who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates) nearly four years ago, He would have been so proud of his little slugger.

Patrick's first swing, July 2009