The girls and I went to the Millennial choir and orchestra concert with the carpenters. I checked out the girls early at about 2pm and we picked up the Carpenters and then head up to Orange County. I wasn't sure how traffic would be so we left super early. There was a delay at the Carpenters (to be expected) so we didn't hit the road until 3 and we had time to park and eat a snack I brought before heading in. We sat in the tippity top seats . .The music sounds good up there but it is not the same experience as good seats. I think in the future I'll go as often as I can afford good seats. All the girs did decently, not that great, but it was pretty long. About 1hr 45 min with no intermission. I think they should have had intermission. Clare said she doesn't want to go again. Lexey and Jo loved it and want to go back. Jenny Oaks Baker was a guest violinist. She was spectacular!
Lexey played softball and loved it! Earlier this year I asked Lexey if she wanted to play softball and she said no. So, instead she asked to play tennis like Clare. Then one day we were walking around and passed by Aubrey Park where the girls were playing softball and we sat to watch for a few minutes. Lexey loved it and asked if she could play. I told her "I just asked you a few weeks ago if you wanted to play softball but you said no!" She said, "I didn't know this is softball!" Pretty funny! Anyway, my good friend Gabby Meadows was team mom, and her husband Jeremy coaching. She mentioned that someone had dropped off their team so we registered and joined their team. It is always nice to sign up with a friend. The team was a great group of moms and girls. Lexey had a good time. Lexey realized right away that the pitcher and catcher touch the ball 1000 times more than anyone on the field so she wanted to play those positions. She tried catcher but the gear was way too big for her so it was very uncomfortable. Then she wanted to be pitcher, it's where all the action is! I took her to some pitching clinics and practiced at home but by the time she was getting ready the season was winding down and her team was in the tournament (where it actually matters if you win or lose) so she never got a chance. Next year when we register she can sign up as a pitcher and then have a chance all season to try it if she would like to. Also, she will be one of the older kids on her time which will give her a little advantage as well. At the team party, Lexey got "The Kevin Award" - named after Kevin the minion who is always cheerful and happy. Lexey's coach also said she is very coachable and such a sweet girl! I'm glad she had such a great experience playing softball this year.
pics to come
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