VARSITY

Okay, so my Natalie has been playing softball since she was about 4 or 5 and she absolutely loves it and is very good at it. Last year she played for the school and was on JV. She was the #1 hitter (I told you she was good!). So, this year rolls around and during tryouts the varsity coach has her catching for the varsity pitcher and Natalie is kinda lead to believe that she is going to be on varsity. When the tryouts are over and the dust has settled, literally, she was back on JV and playing catcher again. (Back story-- Natalie is a first baseman but she will play where ever asked so for the last couple of years she has been playing catcher and has finally grown to accept this and actually is loving it this year) So being on JV is no big deal, at least she is playing. A couple of weeks ago one of the coaches on varsity told Natalie she was moving up. She was excited, however, she kept this information to herself. (Back story -- LOL -- The JV team has about 19 players on it and only 5, yes you read that right 5, girls had ever really played before. So, JV really needed Natalie to stay). Yada, yada, yada...Natalie is playing her first Varsity game today!!! She again is out of her position, I think she is playing left and backup catcher, but with this team she has the potential to advance.

She is sooooooo happy and so excited, she has had a permanent smile upon her face since Monday at her first Varsity practice! I wanted to post a picture which I will do as soon as I take one!! Cross your fingers for my baby today and keep her in your thoughts.

Good Luck my Sweet, Sweet Natalie. Hit a homer!!