Ben is part of the semo.net Traveling Team which played in a tournament in Ellington (50 miles away from Poplar Bluff). They took 2nd place and had a great time. He was part of a 6-4-3 double play. The smile on his face was huge!
Jack has moved up the batting order during his career as a Texas Ranger. Now batting #3 and Dad is convinced it is because of games like last night. He came up to bat three times and got a single, double and home-run. Look at the determination on his face, we are so proud of our youngest! Please take the time to click on the image/link below and watch Jack’s home run at-bat.
Click this to watch Jack’s At-Bat
Until we have a chance to write a more detailed report, I have to give a quick “Shout Out” about our incredible time in San Diego. Singing Duty Calls (Toni) and the National Anthem (Brian) for the Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for Commander of Air Tactical Control Group One, Captain Dennis Schulz is on the top of our list of favorite events of all time.
What an honor to participate in the pomp and circumstance of this ceremony and all its tradition.
Please enjoy the photos:
Captain Schulz - A Decorated Hero
The Schulz Family holding their awards from President Bush & Navy
Toni standing on the deck of the U.S.S. Midway on rehearsal day.
Hey there, we came to Poplar Bluff (where we once owned a house) and have set up camp on the outskirts of town in the Camelot RV Campground. We’ve come back for the summer so that both our boys can play baseball with the same friends as last year.
Jack is playing 35mph Pitching Machine baseball in the Christian League for the “Texas Rangers.”
Ben is playing 44mph Pitching Machine baseball in the Poplar Bluff Civic League for team “Semo.net.” I am assistant-coach.
We’ll be in Poplar Bluff through mid-July when their seasons end and then head out for a 9-month run: starting with five weeks in Wisconsin, out to Washington & Oregon, a month to travel through California, up for a few days in Vegas, to the Grand Canyon and Sante Fe and back to Texas in time for Christmas, Florida in January and who knows from there.
