Nicole's Visit and Baseball

May 14-16, 2009---We were excited when Nicole called to ask if she and her boyfriend, Ben, could stay with us for the weekend. Their high school baseball team was competing in the championships that were being played in Jackson. Of course we said YES and prepared for their coming.

It was so good to see Nicole. I haven't seen her in two months!! I miss her so much. She is growing up way to fast (as I have blogged about many, many times). This was our first time meeting Ben even though they have dated for 1.5-2 years. And yes, we did live near her for over a year of this time period and she still never brought him over for me to approve!! But, that's another story...

She and Ben arrived on Thursday with just enough time to drop off their bags before heading to the Mississippi Braves stadium for game one of the high school class 3A baseball championships. The winner is the team who wins 2 out of 3 games in the series. I had Pokeno that night and Rick stayed home with the kids. Nicole texted me with updates and South lost 10-4.

We had a lazy Friday at the house. Rick had work, Anna Catherine had school, and the kids and I hung out with our guests (plus one--one of Ben's friends also spent the night on Thursday). While Chloe was napping the teens took Jackson to the neighborhood pool. They seemed to have had fun. Then it was time for AC to be picked up from school and the teens met up with some of their friends who were also in town for the game. Friday night we grilled and just lounged around. It was nice.

On Saturday, Anna Catherine, Jackson, and I went to the second game in the championship series. We sat with Nicole, Ben, and 30 other SPH students. The students got into the game, beating our rhythms using drums and tapping sticks on the seat backs while they chanted. They had about 6-8 different chants...very impressive!! It was quite entertaining. Wish I had a video :(

Unfortunately, the Cougars just couldn't keep up with the Bobcats and lost 11-1. Granted, Sumrall scored all of their runs in just two innings, South was not able to compete with the champs, Sumrall High School Bobcats, who ended the season 36-0.

South team members receiving individual runners-up medals:


South receiving the 2nd place trophy:


It was quite an accomplishment to get to the final game in the class 3A series and we are proud of the South Pontotoc Cougars!!!