Garrett's Hickman Graduation

Garrett had his second graduation of the year, this one for the Hickman Charter School.  He gave one of the graduate speeches for the event.  It was memorized and slightly altered from the one he gave at Grace Co-op but equally as impressive.  Grammy and Poppy joined us for this one.  Now onto high school, but we have to know "which one" we are attending...

Garrett with one of the student MCs, Grace Shrader.

Garrett and his Science Olympiad partner, Hannah.

Hard to say goodbye to Mr. B, but he will still get to see him.

Proudly holding his 8th grade diploma.

The whole gang for the graduation.

Grammy and Poppy enjoyed Garrett's speech--impressive.

Graduating class of '19.  Garrett on the far left, middle row.

Garrett receives his diploma.

Garrett walks in as he is announced.

Garrett gives commencement speech for 8th Grade.

Someone behind us marveled at the memorized speech, future senator?  he remarked.

End of the Year Baseball Parties and Tournaments

The Bel Passi baseball season wrapped up and it was time to celebrate and move on to the summer.  Garrett's team had a great team party at a pizza place in Riverbank and the coaches were able to honor each player with an award tailored to what they brought to the team.  Garrett received the Gold Glove Award for being the rock for the infield by picking short hops and coming off the bag to catch the ball and make tags.

Bryce's team had a hard time having a year-end party because All-Stars started right after the season ended and his coaches were involved in that too.  His team also lasted the longest, going on to win the championship in a close game.  Bryce continued to show grit as a ball blocking catcher who provided power from the #4 spot in the batting order.

Griffin's season ended the earliest as his team did not qualify for the post-season, but they managed to defeat the eventual league champions late in the season, handing them their first and only defeat.  Griffin batted lead off the whole season and was a real spark plug at the top of the order while playing every position on the field.

Coach Nick, Coach Buck, Garrett, Coach Mike, Coach Brett

Garrett and his favorite coach with his trophy.

Garrett's design of his card for his coaches.

Garrett at his graduation ceremony for BP.

Bryce (bottom right)  and the championship Marlins.

Griffin and Liam at his Tigers season-ending party.

Griffin sends the ball flying into the pool as his teammates look on.

Coach Vito and the Marlins line up to get their trophies.

Trophy acquired.

Bryce and Rocco celebrate scoring runs.

Joy has seen enough baseball this year...

Proud to be a key cog in a championship team.

The Marlins (1st) and Drew Rau's team, the Braves, who got 2nd.

We are the champions, my friend!

Garrett and Drew G, teammates the last two years!

Cookie jersey--how cool.

This is my kind of cookie...B34!

Saying goodbye to a great baseball field.

Garrett and his fellow BP grads.

Garrett received some dirt from the field as a keepsake.

Garrett getting his award.

Garrett from beginning to end at BP.

Garrett prepares to lead off the inning.

Murder Mystery Night

Joy had been wanting to do a Murder Mystery Night and we finally found the time amidst the craziness of graduations and year end baseball parties.  We invited Stephen and Morgan as well as Seth and Melanie to join us for a great night of eating well and discovering who dun it.  We all dressed in character based on the descriptions given to us.  The boys gladly had a night of XBox.

Delightful dessert.

Brett as Otto Von Schnapps.

Sitting down to a meal while we listen to the introduction.

Morgan as Hedy Shablee.

Pondering the clues, considering who did it...

Eating at the grand table--excellent food was had.

Melanie as Tiny Bubbles and Seth as Ralph Rottingrape.

I swear I didn't do it and here is why...

Then who could it be?

Otto and Marilyn, odd couple or destiny?

Joy as the voluptuous Marilyn Merlot.

Seth and Melanie played the married couple, Ralph and Tiny.

The whole crew for the mystery.

Morgan and Stephen as Hedy and Papa Vito.