the mighty thunderbolts

Tee-ball season has officially begun for Beckham. He had his first tee-ball game this morning, and he was very excited! He does have a little growing to do before he completely fits into his "thunderbolts" uniform, but he looked really cute. 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!)