Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

Capitol Little League

Opening Day Ceremonies 2009

The day turned out to be a great day for baseball.
(Click on any picture to enlarge. Click the back arrow to get back to the blog)

Jackson's team

The 2009 Orioles

Ian's team

The 2009 Giant's

Ian was in Mexico on Spring break and missed
the Opening Day ceremonies.
Ian's team had two 3 inning games this day.
They won both.

vs. Mariners ~ 4-3
vs. Reds ~ 1-0

Mollie and Jackson

Mollie, Jackson and Bradley

Mollie and her friend Amanda

Amanda's brother Noah plays on Ian's team
(lovely background girls)

Me and Jackson

Jackson and Michael

The Tacoma Rainier's mascot

Rhubarb came for the festivities.

Jackson said Rhubarb smelled.

He is a moose after all Jack!

The Parade of Teams
(through the fence)

Mollie caught this little guy

sticking his tongue out at someone.

Rob Watilo
Captitol Little League President

Rob made announcements and introductions.

He led the players in the:

Little League Pledge

I trust God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best


He then introduced the

2008 Capitol Little League
9-10 Year Old All-Star Team

District 3 Champions

The boys from that All-Star team
were introduced
and given a very enthusiastic round
of applause.


#26 Ian Saner!

There are over 500 players in the league this year.

The youngest player is 4 years old ~ Seth
The oldest player is 14 years old ~ Daniel

Here they both are with the Deputy Mayor of Tumwater.

Seth threw the ceremonial first pitch
of the season to Daniel.

Michael is an assistant coach
for Jackson's team.

Jackson at catcher
(click on this picture~Jackson's watching this guy)

1st base

Jackson leading off 2nd.

In the dugout waiting

for his turn at bat.

Waiting for the right pitch.

Jackson plays AA ball

which is machine pitched.

Keeping his eye on the ball

Nice swing Jack!
(click on this one~ check out that face!)

Lining up for
the best part of the game:

the base race!

Oh ya.....the snack at the end is considered
the best part too!

Jackson waiting to be tagged

so he can run his leg

of the base race.

Loving that well-earned snack!

It's been a long day!
Jackson's pooped!

What a great day for baseball.

I'm so thankful the weather was sunny and warm.

~Lisa