Gabe's summer was chocked full, but I think he squeezed some fun in there as well! He started out the summer with a Cross Country camp...his first taste of running...just to be running! He seemed His Orioles team (league) did very well...they ended the season in 2nd place! The team worked really well as a whole...Gabe played 1st base most of the time, with short stints at catcher when the usual needed a break! He also hit very well in league...he scored most every time he was at bat...he also led the team with HBP's...hit by pitch....something about being the lead off batter and a lefty sends the pitcher into a frenzy! Thankfully he is a toughy...he would brush himself off and start stealing his way around to 3rd! He was a blast to watch....he looked like he was having a lot of fun! He also played on the Bandits (travel) team....this was a bit more intense! I think if Gabe could have played like he did in League he would have had a lot more fun with this team. He just took it so much more seriously....serious is good, but with serious without fun doesn't seem to mesh for Gabe and baseball! He did very well at first base, stopping most balls that came his way and being a dependable out when the boys got the ball to him. He struggled a tad a bat...I think his nerves got the best of him! The Bandits ended the season in Pratt 0-3....a painful weekend for both parents and players! He is a little unsure what he wants to do next summer....he's got some time to decide! Gabe also turned 12 at the end of July! I more year until we have a teenager!!! He received a gun as one of his gifts this year, so he and Dad are going deer hunting this fall! He took his Hunter's Safety Course a few weeks ago, set up his stand and feeder and got his camo last weekend, so now he just has to wait! He is spot on when shooting, so I feel pretty confident if he sees a deer...he will tag a deer! He also attended the Strength and Agility Camp at the High School 3 days a week this summer! He has grown so much over the summer...he is looking less and less like my little boy and more and more like the young man he is becoming! Oh my...this isn't easy!
My little pyro...he has always loved fireworks and the Fourth of July...must be something with the July Birthday!
Gabe playing for the Orioles!
Gabe's Bandits team!
Happy 12th Birthday! What an awesome young man you are becoming, Gabe! We are so proud of you!
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