Today Tyler had his last baseball tournament for the season. They played in Spirit Lake. They lost both of their games. First by losing to LeMars 9-1. Then by losing to Estherville-Lincoln Central 12-0. Tyler pitched the first game and did an excellent job. He was throwing some good curve, fast , and changeup balls. He allowed 0 walks. In the second game he was catcher and had the only team hit of the whole day... a bunt toward third base. They were supposed to play Worthington but due to the rain the rest of the tourney was cancelled.

Last night Old Skool treated the baseball team to a season end tailgate pizza party and X's game. The boys got to meet the players, get autographs, and go out onto the field with them. During the game they chased foul balls, danced on the dugout, and at the end ran the bases. What a great way to end a winning season!

Today we had the Corn Belt League tournament in Laurens. The boys finished 2-2 for 4th place. They received medals for their efforts. The team finished with a regular season record of 9-2-1 for 1st place in the regular season. Old Skool's final season record is: 11-4-1. What a great year for first time sponsor "Old Skool baseball."

Tonight Tyler started as pitcher and ended as catcher. To celebrate the victory Steve treated the team to DQ for a blizzard. Next Tuesday, Old Skool is sponsoring a pizza party and Explorers game to celebrate the good season.

This past weekend Tyler's tournament team started off Friday night with a pizza party and giving the boys their new jerseys with name on back. (I think Old Skool started something.) Saturday they played 3 games and went 0-3. Tyler played pitcher, catcher, and shorstop. He pitched a total of 14 innings last week.

Last night we played Lakeshore Cyclery. Tyler pitched and then caught for Yach. With 1 out, bottom of lineup, bases loaded, Jordan at bat, (btw... 1st year of ball, no hits all year) he hits a walk off double to right field to score 2 rbi's and win the game.

Catch up:

Tuesday night scores: Old Skool 6 Laurens 14

Thursday night doubleheader: Old Skool 6 Peterson 5 (5 innings)
Old Skool 9 Rembrandt 9 (5 innings) called due to lightning

Today Tyler ended his week long basketball camp in Newell. He received a trophy for "Top Offensive Player" of the week.

Last night we played in Laurens This week 3 players are gone because of camp. Tyler pitched the first 2 1/3 innings and caught in the 4th.

Tyler's stats for last nights game are as follows: He pitched 3 innings, threw 9 strikeouts, allowed 2 hits, and 1 earned run. The 5th inning he played center field and made a diving "golden glove" catch to get the 3rd out and end the inning and game.

Tyler pitched the first 3 innings. He struck out 7 batters, walked 3, and allowed 1 unearned run.

Tyler started out pitching 3 innings and ended catching 2. When the game was finished it started raining. Perfect timing. We came home to 2 big branches laying on the trampoline and knocking over the basketball hoop. Yippee, I have yard work tomorrow!!!

Last night we had another exciting baseball game. The score was tied at the bottom of the 6th and Tyler had a walk off double to score the winning run. Afterwards we went to DQ for a blizzard. As you can tell by the pic we had some special Old Skool fans cheering us on. My Uncle (Vin) and Aunt (Karen) from Alaska and my Aunt (Sherry) from Minnesota came up to watch the game. Tyler and I were so surprised and happy to have them share the win with us.

With mom winning 5 X's tickets at work and Dad working, Steve, Tyler, Chase and myself headed to Sioux City. We met at Pizza Hut for supper and then bundled up in our coats and blankets to watch in 58 degree weather. They ended up losing 0-4. Tyler and Chase had a good time getting these ballon buddies made for them.

What a nailbiter!!! After 6 regular innings the score was tied at 7. Tyler started out the game pitching and ended at shortstop. "Old Skool" owners were there tonight to watch the game and treat the team to a DQ blizzard. Thank you!!!

For Memorial Day we had Mom, Dad, Sherry, and Merlin over for lunch. After 2 bites of his brat Tyler was ready for grampa to give him a spin on the new turbo Triumph. They headed to the waterpark where Tyler spent the rest of the evening swimming.

Tyler, Brendan and Robbie before they went to the grove to Paintball. Yesterday was Tyler's first time for paintballing. He really loved it. Imagine that!

Tyler afterwards. The first game was with all the kids and adults. The second game was ADULTS ONLY plus Tyler. He got two men out right away. He held his own that's for sure. Some of the adults commented to me afterwards how good he is with a gun. They also got to hear some "hunting stories" about an owl and a black pheasant. I told them Tyler's been shooting since he was 3 and can hang with any adult you put with him.

Tonight was the boys first baseball game. Afterwards, Old Skool treated the team to Blizzards at DQ. Thanks Old Skool for a "cool treat" after the game.

The Storm Lake 6th grade tournament team played in a two day tournament this weekend. They went 1-3. Tyler played pitcher, catcher, short stop, and second. The boys did a good job playing against some good competition.

The studio that Tyler visited for his minicourse at school today. The studio is located in Spencer, Ia. They learned about the history of glassblowing and how to make it. Afterwards they went to McDonald's for lunch.
Tyler under the "Red Goblin".

Tyler and Dakota in front of the stained glass window "The Jungle". It is for sale for $250,000. It usually takes 3 years to sell. If one man was to make it himself it would take him 9 years to complete.

Each kid has their last name on the back of the shirt.
Last night at practice we handed out the jerseys and hats to all the kids. They were all very excited to see their number and name on the shirt.

The highlight of the weekend was when the boys recognized this You tube star, Raphael Miles, from the team "94 ft. of game". He is from Minnesota, an 8th grader, and can dunk the ball.
This is the team of boys that got together to participate in a summer basketball league. This past weekend we traveled to Omaha for their first tournament. The boys record was 2-3. All the boys told us mothers "Happy Mother's Day". As a mom there was no place I'd rather be then watching my son enjoy himself playing the game he loves.

This is of all the kids receiving awards for 3 consecutive quarters of 3.5 gpa and above.

This is of the kids who had perfect attendance for the school year.

Tyler also received an award for participating in show choir. He continues to serve at the weekend Masses. We are very proud of his academic accomplishments and his service to the church.