Future Babe Ruth

Nakiah started her tee ball career tonight and as far as tee ball for a 2 year old goes, it was a great success! She's on the Train Wreck team (pretty appropriate if you saw our practice) with 9 other 3-5 year old boys and girls.

She was a bit timid but listened to her coach and followed directions very well! She wouldn't even pick up her ball until I told her it was okay. ;-)

She had lots of fun learning how to throw the ball back to her coach.

She wasn't a big fan of the down time between turns,

But they all found ways to occupy their time.

Nakiah's friend Jayla, with her pink mitt. Jayla wouldn't hit the ball because she didn't have her pink bat to hit with and she insisted on only using her pink ball. ;-)

Nakiah, Chloe and Maddie

Jayla, Nakiah, Chloe, Maddie and Reghan

Nakiah learning to throw the ball to coach. She's a quick learner. After mommy and coach showed her how to step with her other foot when she throws the ball, she did a little practice step. When she got the ball the next time, she paused, thought about what foot to use and tossed the ball back to coach. Mommy was very proud!

Playing catch with coach

Tee ball wouldn't be a kid's sport without some fun time....during practice.

Big hitter up to bat - she would have made Boog & Auda proud!

She was a very enthusiastic fielder, until someone else fielded the ball. I really had to encourage her to cheer on her teammates and explain that there would be plenty of opportunities for her to get the ball too. We saw a few tears, but she was very good about telling her teammates good job - which made me very proud!

After practice, we joined the Feddemas for a quick trip to the park.

I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

By the time playtime was over, we had some pretty wiped kids on our hands. It was a great time and I can't wait for our first game. Nakiah had a blast with all her little friends.