Camp Award

Tyler spent the week at Northwestern Basketball camp with his team. There were 240 high school boys in attendance. Tyler made 86 of 100 free throws for 10th place.

Baseball Banquet

 Tyler has been at basketball camp, at Northwestern, in Orange City all week but came back for a couple hours to attend the baseball banquet.

Coach Eckstaine had a lot of good things to say about his move in Devo, as he's called by the team. He said, "If you didn't see him throw this year you missed out. He threw hard and has a great curve ball. He will see lots of playing time on the mound next year." He also said, "most of the time when a school gets a transfer you usually don't get a good player. Coach McCabe from Storm Lake said to Coach that you got one of my good top pitchers. Lemars got a good one in Tyler. 

Pleasant Surprise

 Chloe found just her size chair to relax in.

Saturday afternoon we went to Storm Lake to attend Steve's work picnic. Across the street at the cabins Steve spotted Jason and Chloe! The Smith's were right across the street! It was so fun to see my sister and her family. I got to hold little Cooper and Chloe got to go on a boat ride with us. It was such a fun time with a 3 year old on the boat. She told us how she was on vacation on the ocean and we looked for octopus and fish like they saw in Hawaii;)

Lemars Bulldogs Baseball

The team played their sub state game at Lewis and Clark Park in Sioux City. This is where the Sioux City Explorers play their games. I think their were more people there to watch last nights game than their are at an Explorers. HAHA

It's been fun to continue into the post season with the Lemars Bulldogs. The Varsity was undefeated in Conference play. Their first game they beat MOC-FV 14-6. Their second game they beat Spencer 6-5. This win enabled the team to become District Champions and receive a medal. The sub state game they played Heelan and lost 5-6. It's been a fun season to watch the kids and we've enjoyed getting to know the parents and kids.

Last game of the season

Today was Lemars JV last game of the season. They played Sioux City West and beat them 9-8. Tyler played shortstop the first 5 innings and pitched the last inning. It's been a fun season to watch the kids and see them grow as a team.

Our start to July

 Sunday before we left Ankeny we went to the park.
 We had such a fun weekend with family again! Our nephew/cousin baby Cooper was quickly born on July 3rd. He is so adorable and we love him so much. Saturday we hit up the best Farmer's Market around, did some shopping, and ate fro yo at Lemon Tree. At night, Rich and Andrea hosted a fun get together of family and friends. We love coming to Ankeny and you all are such great hosts! Thank you:)

 Tyler and Chloe doing some leftover "snakes" from the 4th.

Last weeks games they played Cherokee and lost 0-11, Glenwood lost 4-9, and in the 105 degree heat, Tyler pitched 6 innings vs Harlan and they tied 3-3. This game was by far the teams best performance. The defense, batting, and pitching was right on and they really worked as a team.