Monday, June 19, 2006
A World Class Ending to a Great Season
Our Sheldon Babe Ruth Rookie Major season came to an exciting end yesterday, Fathers Day. After a weekend of seemingly nonstop baseball, the Irish ended the season with a heart-stopping game against Williamette. A game that we ended up losing but one in which every single player came out a winner for having played. This game had it all and when it should’ve been over, it kept going, and going into extra innings. Every single one of these boys played their hearts out and gave the season a grande finale that couldn’t have been better. Sure, we could’ve come away with the bigger trophy, but there is a lot to be said for the experience of coming in second after such a hard fought battle. They had everything to be proud of and they were proud. It was great to see. Thanks to all the coaches and parents that made this season what it was. True of any season, we made some good friends. The close of this season was especially emotional for Kim, Dylan and I as it signified a close on a wonderful chapter in our lives. For those who don’t know, we are leaving Oregon for Wisconsin in July. Its hard to say goodbye, so I’m not going to. I’d like to try hard to stay in touch with all those who made our lives here so fulfilled. Home is a state of mind and while the physical home might be a little elusive for us, the friends and relationships we’ve made have more than made up for that and with a little effort, those relationships will transcend the distance. Either way, all of you will undoubtably remain very close to our hearts. I’m going to miss watching your kids grow and sitting on the edge of my seat during their games. I wish you all the very best in the years to come.
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Colin, Kim and Dylan..
You were the reason we were able to capture such great moments of this fantastic baseball year! Your pictures were great! Thank you! Dylan, you will always have friends here to write and visit and we hope you keep working and enjoying your baseball!
May you all be blessed in your new adventure!! Enjoy! Wyatt and Sondra
Thank you Sondra (and Wyatt) Both for what you gave us individually. Sondra for your friendship and Wyatt for your being a great team mate and role model for Dylan. Every game you showed what a good ball player should be. Strong, fast, hardworking and above all, a pleasant guy to be around. Best wishes.
Ok, I'm going to try this comment thing again. Thanks, Sondra, for the tips.
It worked! Yea!!! (Heidi)
Kim, Colin, and Dylan,
It was a great baseball season, wasn't it! I am really going to miss you guys. Of course, watching my son play baseball would be fun enough, but getting to be there with you guys made it even more fun! Colin, no one will ever be able to pitch a game as well as you. And Kim, tipping me over in my chair!
We've got my sister in Minnesota, our friends near Milwaukee, and now we have a third great reason to visit that part of the country!
-Heidi
Heidi, I can say that without a doubt, once Kim tipped you over, I knew you guys would be friends for life. We would love it if (When) you make it out there. And if we need to meet at Mall of America we can certainly do that. Drop the kids at LeggoLand and head to Hooters. Ha ha. Ok, maybe thats more for Dort and I. We'll stay in touch ok. I promise.
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