Tag: Baseball

A Special Baseball Game

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Today was a very special baseball game. Uncle James, who plays for Cal State LA, was playing in his final home game of the regular season. Before the game everyone said their official goodbyes to the graduating seniors and their parents and families were honored as well. It was a bittersweet moment. SO glad to see James being honored but also sad to see his time playing college baseball coming to an end.
It was the perfect day for a game, warm but beautiful down in LA. Something must have been in the air though because this time we weren’t a jinx. The team played their final home game and went out with a bang, beating the away team. Afterwards the team invited the families and friends of the players to enjoy pizza and desert on the field. There were lots of hugs, pictures and laughs. The girls even had the chance to play a bit on the field. Both Abby and Ellie seemed pretty excited to play on the pitchers mound. Future softball players, maybe?
What a great way to end the season! Thank you Uncle James for letting us be a part of it!
Two cuties ready for a great game!
Abby is at the mound and ready to pitch her first game.
Abby and Ellie with their favorite Uncle! We love you Uncle James!
Let’s play some ball!

Uncle James and Baseball

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Friday night and Saturday were baseball days. We headed down to Cal State LA to see Uncle James play. I don’t think we were the best of luck and the traffic getting there was nuts but we did have a lot fun. Abby and Ellie, well mostly Ellie since Abby runs from the camera these days, are famous among James’ friends. They held a captive audience and received a lot of attention from the people in the bleachers, which made them happy campers. They even watched the games for a few moments each and also had the chance to see Grandpa and Nana. Lots of fun for the Wharton Family!

Cool Day at the Field

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We had another great afternoon at the Pierce College baseball field watching Uncle James play baseball. Today it was cool, with clouds rolling in bringing what is supposed to be one heck of a storm. Despite the clouds and the threat of rain, the girls had a great time playing with Grandpa and Nana. Abby climbed trees with Grandpas help and showed us all of her lovely faces, including one with a smile. Ellie stayed pretty quiet and snuggled with Nana; watching James play. Fun, fun, fun!





Baseball Saturday

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Today was the perfect day for a baseball game. The sun was shining bright, it was a nice warm day and a great ocean breeze was blowing. So, with all things looking great The Wharton’s headed on over to the Pierce College baseball field to watch “Uncle James” play in one of the first games of the season.

Abby, while excited to see Uncles James, had a better time running around and enjoying all that the baseball field had to offer. She met a new friend, Emma the Dog, and did her best song and dance for all to see. With the help of Grandpa, Abby climbed some trees, chased down stray baseballs, and played in the dirt looking for bugs with a few new friends. Shaun even tried to show her some tennis moves on the empty courts nearby. She loved it so much that when it came time to vacate the court for a few serious tennis players, Abby let most of the people within a mile or two know that she was not happy to leave.

Ellie, on the other hand, was happy to sit with Nana Fiona and Sammy and enjoy the sun. After a bottle and some attention from some of the ladies sitting nearby, Ellie finally passed out and caught a few “ZZZZ’s”. Can you blame her? Cuddled up in a thin blanket, the warmth of the sun and a cool breeze blowing… its perfect napping weather!

After an hour or so or running around and a few extra innings, the game was over and we took off for what ended up to be a nice drive on a Saturday afternoon. Abby and Ellie both passed out in the car, so Shaun and I drove as they slept. A simple but perfect Saturday afternoon!