back from our softball trip

hey everyone !!!

we just got back from an exciting weekend of fun in the sun !!! we packed up half the house for david, riley, and myself to road trip to ohio this past weekend. david's union softball team had a big softball tournament there this past weekend with teams from all over the country. riely did great for her first long road trip. we were loaded up with good snacks, books, toys, and we even caved and watched a few movies on the way as well. david was way excited for a whole weekend of softball and his team won 2 and lost 2, since it was double elimination their last game was on saturday night. david was pretty disappointed, but they won 1 more game than they did last year, so at least they improved. they all actually played well, including david, who of course thinks he should have done better:) he played shortstop where he was part of a great double play and made great contact with the ball while up to bat, unfortunately it was just right to the players most of the time. despite his desire to be mvp all weekend, david at least had fun while playing one of his favorite sports all weekend long. riley of course had a great time watching daddy and his friends play ball and was clapping and yelling "yeah daddy" even when daddy wasn't up to bat. but hey at least she has good spirit! it was a scorching weekend, but we tried to keep cool by playing in the sprinklers, filling up on yummy sno cones, and hanging out in the small amount of shade available. riley and i also had a great time swimming and playing with new friends back at the hotel between games. our hotel was 18 stories high and we were on the 15th floor, which riley didn't really appreciate since she did not like the elevator ride. she had a great time playing with the luggage cart though. and actually before all the softball started we got to go visit with our ohio friends mike and stacy, and their adorable little girl, leah, who riley had a great time playing and teaching her to yell new words like "stop!". it was a quick trip full of a lot of fun, but next year we may have to go out a few days early and do some touristy things while we are there . . . nothing like a good amusement park to tucker everyone out. will write more soon . . .