What a nice surprise T-man received when his Aunt Hollie and Uncle Jason showed up to see him play his last regular season baseball game. He had another stellar night of baseball plays. He had a good bunt to get on base, played first base and got a player out, and pitched the last inning to go 3 up 3 down (striking the last one out). They had a perfect season, 10-0.

Trivia question #1

What famous NBA star has this guy for a younger brother?

with Rahshon Clark

with Wesley Johnson

Even at basketball camp there was still time for a photo with a wrestling legend, Cael Sanderson.

If planning on attending the camp next year and the smile on Tyler's face is any indication on how well they enjoyed the camp then it looks like the Father Son basketball camp at ISU was an eventful weekend . There are more pictures to share and lots of stories to be told, in person from Steve and Tyler!!!

Another great night at the ball diamond. Tyler played right and center field, 2nd base, and short stop. Tyler also had a good night from the batter's box. He went 3 for 3. One hit was a sweet bunt down the 3rd base line. Everyone was safe. We played through the top of the 6th inning just to practice.

Tuesday night we had another baseball game except this time we did it backwards. With mom getting off a 3a to 3p shift we headed for ice cream first then to the game in Rembrandt. It started at 830p and got over at 10p. Tyler had another good night. He played left field, short stop and catcher. He had a wonderful throw from short to home, walked to get on base, and scored a run. We have another game scheduled for tonight.

I know what you're thinking this picture looks like all the others. Wrong!!! Tyler is playing 2nd base and he's never played that position before. This time grandpa made it to the game and he has never seen Tyler lose before. Obviously, by the score Friday night was no exception. Tyler played 2nd and caught. Afterwards, grandma treated us to DQ to celebrate yet another victory.

Another ball night with a happy ending. Tyler started out catching for the first 2 innings. With a inning off to warm up Tyler came in to pitch. After 2 innings only giving up 2 runs, walking 1 and 3 strike outs the game was called due to run rule after the top of the 5th. Tyler also had a good night of batting walking twice and getting a good hit to shallow left only to have the ball caught by the 3rd baseman. Next game... in 3 hours.

Tyler playing 3rd base for the first couple inning. After that he was catcher for the rest of the night. It was a nailbiter until the last run. Ace was behind most of the night until the 5th inning when Tyler got walked and came in to tie the game. In the 6th they held Citizens Bank and with 2 outs got a run in to win the game. Afterwards in true grandma tradition she treated us to DQ.

Another baseball night of show stopping plays. Tyler started off in right field. For the next 2 innings he played catcher. With 1 out Tyler threw the ball to 2nd to attempt to get out the steal. After a missed catch and an over throw to 3rd Ryan threw the ball back to homeplate to get the runner out. Tyler caught the ball and got the runner out. Yeah!!! Unfortunately, while Tyler jumped for the ball the runner ran into him and knocked him over. Tyler landed on the ground with the runners shoe in his calf. After a minute on the ground Tyler spent the rest of the game in the dugout with an icepack on his leg. Once the game got going again Aaron was looking for the game ball. Guess where it was grandpa... still in his glove in the dugout. It's a bit sore but he'll be ready for the game tomorrow night.

On another note Tyler is a leader for 14 kids ages 5 to 9 at Vacation Bible school this week. Yesterday he had an exciting day of fending off a 9 year old boy who liked to talk back and a 7 year old boy who likes to eat rocks and apparently swallowed 8 of them while participating in an outdoor activity. At one piont Tyler said he had to tell the kids to "get in a straight line" because they were all running around and not paying attention. Only 3 more days left...

After a rain delay, a bag of popcorn, and some soggy shoes we were ready to watch "Ace" demolish the Sioux Central Rebels. Tyler started on the mound. After 2 innings striking out 4 batters and allowing only 1 run he took over 1st base. There he caught a foul ball to end the inning. Tyler's batting was improved also. He walked twice and had his first hit of the season, a single to the 3rd basemen. They only played through the top of the 5th since there is a 5 run rule per inning. They only play 6 innings. After celebrating coaches birthday with cake and pop we headed home at 10:30pm.