Before the game the thunderbolts weren't looking so "mighty." In fact, several of them looked a little timid.
However, in no time they began to warm up a little and were ready to play!
Beckham has several friends on his tee-ball team. Two of his great friends from mother's day out, Nic and Luke, are on his team along with our sweet neighbor, Ella. They are great buds. (In fact, it is Ella's brother who got Beckham so interested in baseball!!!)
Berkley is excited for the tee-ball games too, because she has a friend to sit with this time. Berkley and Carlee are ready to cheer on their brothers!
The thunderbolts began the game in the field first. Beckham took his place, ready to get some balls.
Soon it was time for the thunderbolts to bat, which is Beckham's favorite part. (Along with most of the team!) The team bats in order of their number, so Beckham had to wait patiently. (Once again, he got to be lucky number 7 thanks to Coach Bobby!)
Finally it was Beckham's turn to bat. He quickly took his stance.
He was in deep concentration as he got ready to swing his bat. Look at that face!
Beckham got a great hit and got to run the bases with daddy!
When the game was finished, Beckham was pretty proud of himself. He had a lot of fun!
He was excited to see that baby Dane came to cheer him on. It won't be long and Beckham will be giving Dane some pointers on his swing!
Matt and I questioned whether or not we should let Beckham try tee-ball since it was starting right at the beginning of the Summer and we knew we would miss some games due to being out of town. In the end, however, we decided we would let him do it and I know he is so happy that we did. (Even if he does have to miss a few games!)
She and her friend, Lily, were growing anxious for their turn. They've been dancing together since they were three. Lily's mommy, Mrs. Lisa, is their ballet teacher.
It didn't take long for most of the group to be ready for their turn. They passed some time posing for all of the mommy cameras. Are they really flashing the peace sign? At age 5?!?
The rehearsal went well, however it was very long. We learned that when you are in two dances, one in the first half and one in the second half, it makes for a LONG night. We had to be at rehearsal at 4:30 and we didn't get home until 9:00. Berkley slept good that night.
Berkley was very grateful for the flowers and gave her number one fan a big hug when the show was over!
Beckham was even able to give his congratulations to his buddy, Miles, after the show. (Miles' mommy is Mrs. Lisa, the ballet teacher!)
Mimi even came to town for the big recital. She was so excited to see Berkley dance!
Silly side and all!!!
Berkley and Beckham were both excited to get to the arena where the stick horse rodeo would take place. They had checked things out the night before with Marmie and JT, so they knew exactly where to take us.
We definitely had some excited little cowpokes to say the least.
Once we got inside, JT took care of business and got Beckham registered.
Beckham got his number on and took off with his faithful horse in hand to get warmed up.
I got one last hug from my little cowboy before I had to be seated.
Matt got to stay with Beckham in the arena.
He was even able to give him a few tips before the bull riding event began.
Beckham seemed to be taking this rodeo very seriously. He did a great job warming up.
He and Daddy took a break to check out some of the competition.
However, these other little cowpokes had nothing on Beckham. He scored a 54 in his bull riding event which landed him in first place! That's right... Beckham is the new stick horse rodeo champion. He even has the belt buckle to prove it!
Daddy helped him put it on his belt right away. He couldn't seem to get it on fast enough for Beckham.
Soon enough, however, Beckham was proudly showing off his shiny new buckle!
JT was pretty proud of this little cowboy too!
It takes a tough cowboy to ride a bull. Here is the crew showing me their cowboy (or cowgirl) faces!
Once we got outside of the arena, Beckham had to make a few phone calls to his fans who couldn't make the rodeo. He really enjoyed sharing the exciting news!
It was definitely a big morning for Beckham.
And I'm pretty sure it is a morning he will never forget!!!
