Baseball in Seattle

As we are approaching the end of school Marlene's T-ball season has come to an end. Last Saturday she played the last game. The weather being true to the Northwest was accordingly. We played in the pouring rain. I have learned that games are never rained out here or you really would not have to start a season. There are usually more rain games than none. This one was particularly ugly. Amelia started catching rain drops with her mouth. After the first inning everyone was completely soaked. We actually took a vote ( among the parents) if we even should have a second inning (on Saturdays we usually have three!). But we were all dedicated and so the second inning was played. I was all for it, because in the first one Marlene had been tacked out at 1st base and I didn't wanted to end the season on this. In the second inning she made a great catch, had a good hit and scored.

Afterwards we met at someones house the celebrate with a potluck and to had out the trophies. I was amazed to see that they not only have T-Ball trophies, but also boy and girl trophies.

The Sunday before we had been at the Mariner's game. It was a special game for Little Leaguers. All children received a picture frame and families were allowed to walk along the warning track and behind home plate. Jason waited in line with Marlene while Amelia and I entered through the regular entrance. I handed her over, so she could be on the field as well. Our seats were in the bleachers and it was probably the hottest day in Seattle to date. We were roasting in the sun. Jay and I took turns to walk around with the girls to get them into the shade. Later we switched seats to a covered area.