Sunday, May 15, 2011

the end of an era

Well, last week Ryan played his last baseball games as a USU Aggie. The team went up to Oregon for the Regional Tournament after taking first place in their Conference! They had such an awesome season this year and were so much fun to watch!

Ryan with the first place trophy they won!

Ryan's arm wasn't feeling right all season long, so he didn't pitch nearly as much as he usually does. I think he loved every second of playing first base and right field though instead. It gave him a lot more opportunities to bat (pitchers don't usually bat when they pitch) and he also made a ton of great plays in the field.

Just doing what he loves (probably hitting a home run after this swing!)

Our summers are going to feel a little weird from here on out, he has played baseball every summer since I've known him! And for him, it will be even more surreal since he has played every year since Little League, all the way up through High School, Legion Ball, and then onto Utah State.

Ryan has been such a great leader on the team acting as the team president for the last couple years, organizing road trips, getting orders ready, try outs put together, making signs and advertising the team. He has done and amazing job, and I don't think his hard work and dedication has gone unnoticed to his coaches and teammates.

I'm so proud of him for all that he has done, and I'm so grateful I've had the opportunity to travel with him and watch him play all over for the last 4 years. We will miss you baseball!!!!

1 comment:

  1. how cute! i love that you two love baseball.. such a fun thing you share!

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