Tuesday, May 17, 2011

No more "Little League"

Jim & I watched our last official "Little League" game last night as parents.  Granted, not one player on the 14U team that Dillon played on I would classify as "little", however it was the last game of his 8th grade  baseball season.  He played for the 14U Dacula Falcons this season, a inner-Gwinnett travel baseball team (GGBL).  We've played out of many parks during our 12 year stint in our current home, but this was  the one and only season of being a Falcon.  (I dont think I ever got used to saying that... and probably slipped up a time or two by saying Tigers).

The GGBL end of season tournament started last weekend, with the Championship game to be played at COOLRAY FIELD, home of the Gwinnett Braves.  This potential opportunity sparked lots of excitement in the players.  However, last night's 5-4 loss put that opportunity out of reach.  It was a tense, hard-fought game, but in the end, we just came up a little short. 

I had feelings of sadness and excitement during the ride home.  Sadness, because our children are older and we're no longer qualified to be "Little League" parents.  Excitement, because the next level, High School, is just around the corner, and that's something that Dillon is looking forward to. 

Good job 14U Dacula Falcons! 

Good job #20.  You made this Little League Mama proud for many years. 


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  1. ShelbyMay 17, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Love your post, Emily:-)!! It IS incredible that Little League is behind us...where did the time go?! We were blessed to have Dillon on the team this year and are SO looking forward to sharing the High School years with y'all.

    Michele Redmond (my family calls me "Shelby", hence the Google account name;-))

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