This was our very first Baseball tournament with Chase’s team - Spanish Fork Angels. (I inserted the site Russ did for them – the kids LOVE it.  He does an amazing job)

They played awesome! We won our first two games on Thursday in Orem. Then went to Park City to finish up on Friday and Saturday. Saturday we were a little slow and lost the first game and the second game by 1.  At this point, we still had a chance playing in the finals if all the stars would align just right – they didn’t.

I do have one thing to say about Russ – he is an amazing coach. Even though he was just filling in with these kids during this tournament, he has such a positive affect on all the kids. I was trying to figure it out the other day and he give 15 – 20 hours a week to 3 teams and none of the kids hate him. LOL  He really looks forward to it and I think it helps him as much as he helps these kids.

Anyways, we ended up staying and making a weekend out it. My kids have never to Park city in the summer to see what is there. The kids wanted to do the Alpine Slide and I stayed back with Kenz and she rode the rides at the bottom.  Colten and I made a trip up Main Street. He was not to impressed with all the Art Gallery’s and “girly” stores. LOL He isn’t much of a shopper.

Kenz said it was her favorite ball game ever! Then I found out that she really just likes to stay in the hotel and swim. It wasn’t the games she liked. Poor thing – she already tells me that she wants to be the pitcher on her team.

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Chase is getting pretty good at wakeboarding.

He’s come a long way since beginning on a kneeboard at age 3.

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He’s the neighborhood bum, always out looking for someone to play with. If there is anyone that wants to have a sleepover, he’s on it. He is always looking for something to do. In fact, almost every time we are on our way home from somewhere he’s asking, “What can we do today?” Of course, mom and dad are looking forward to getting home and relaxing, but Chase always has other things in mind. He’s a goer.

Chase enjoys all types of sports and outdoor activities. He plays baseball, soccer and also wrestles. He loves to go snowmobiling, camping, boating, motorcycle riding, and 4 wheelin. He tells me that he hates hunting, though. “It’s boring.” – I think something is wrong with him???

Chase is a great helper. He’s always wanting to help. He says he likes to work. It doesn’t matter if it’s painting or sweeping the garage floor, he wants to help. Did I mention he’s a goer?

Chase is a thinker, planner. He’s fun to be around and everyone loves his company. He mostly stays out of trouble, except when he’s teasing. He loves to tease. Loves it.

Everyone should have a chance to play a board game with Chase. He’s a cheater. It amazing me how he finds ways to cheat, he just waits for the other players to catch him. It’s almost like he dares them to catch him. I watched him cheat his mom in UNO several times just the other day.

Chase is so smart, it’s almost scary.  I can’t wait to see what’s still to come as he grows up. He’s truly fun to be around.

I love my little man. I wish I could pause time and keep him where he is for a while, but I am also looking forward to fun times with him as he grows up. I have more and more fun with him every day.