Hugs and Kisses from Bahrain

Here's a couple of pictures of our Boys! I bought a new Indian frame and needed an updated picture. Oh, how they love my photo shoots (nothing but sarcasm)!???! I keep reminding them that they'll thank me for it one of these days! I can't believe how time flies!

Sending you our Hugs and Kisses from Bahrain!

What an Awesome Game!

Cody

Sugi

John

Great Play

Intense

Stand up DOUBLE

End of Game

Okay, so here's the scene: Top of the 5th the Tigers (Cody's team) is down 5 - 7. There's a runner on 1st from a walk and no outs. The Coach calls time out to gather the infielders together. He comes up with a play where Cody (1st baseman) walks away from the mound with the ball. The pitcher (Sugi) acts like he is ready to pitch. Meanwhile, the runner gets off the base and Cody tags him OUT!!! After that Sugi strikes out the next two batters. Tigers are up to bat. Cody's on deck. Sugi gets a base hit. Cody's up to bat and hits a stand up DOUBLE!! (Sugi scores 6-7). The next batter strikes out. John our clean up batter is up and he hits a pop fly. (two outs). Cody steals 3rd. There's a runner on 3rd with two outs! The next batter count is 2 balls 2 strikes. The following pitch is wild. Cody slides into home and SCORES (to tie it up 7 - 7)! The Tigers start a rally on two. They score one other run (8 - 7). Top of the 6th: John's pitching. He walks the first batter and strikes out the second. The third batter is up and hits a pop fly to the pitcher. John barely makes the catch. Meanwhile, the runner on first ran to second so John throws it to Cody for a double play (and of course, 3 outs)! End of Game: Tigers 8 - 7 with the win. Way to go, Tigers!

Cody's First Baseball Game......Ever

Cody was selected to play a friendly game against Saudi's baseball team! The league selected three players from each team to create a Bahrain team. I think I was more excited than Cody. For a player that has never played baseball before he has done very well. His Coach couldn't believe that this was his first time playing. He did a wonderful job playing first base. He went 3 for 3 at bat. The team came short of winning. However, this was the first time they had ever played together as a team. Saudi's team is very good and have played together for a while. I'm excited to see how well he does for his regular baseball season. Jeremy thought he was going to watch the game from the stands. But Coach Chris asked if he could help Coach. He did a great job coaching first base. Devin and I had fun watching and cheering!

Way to go, BAHRAIN!!  

International Day RVIS

The following day we celebrated International Day at RVIS! It's amazing, there are 52 countries represented either by a student(s) or faculty member. There were several countries represented which was similar to the Fifth Graders Museum. Also, included were different games and crafts taught by a parent from that country. It's always a fun day for the students! They are encouraged to wear colors or costumes that represent their country. Devin had a blast! All of Cody's friends love and welcome him!

The Living Museum

The Students chose a country of choice and shared the information they learned through the costume they were dressed in, the food they supplied, the artifacts on and around their table, and a power point presentation. Cody was very considerate he chose MEXICO. Which meant that I had to prepare 150 quesadillas. Along with the quesadillas he served chips and salsa. Well for those that know me, I'm use to making pico de gallo. I must say the salsa wasn't that bad. Hopefully, the food won't have an impact on his grade! He did a wonderful job representing Mexico. As you can see from the pictures above he dressed the part and his power point presentation was AWESOME!! Way to go, Cody a.k.a. "Pedro"!

Wahoooo!

When Papaw and Grammy were here they asked Cody what he wanted to do for his birthday? He decided that he wanted to invite a friend and go to the indoor waterpark! Needless, to say he celebrated his birthday thru the month of November! The waterpark is located in the mall. The majority of the rides are located inside. However, there are a few outside. As you can see from the pictures, Cody had a blast water boarding. I must say he's pretty strong for an eleven year old! Thanks for the entertainment, Codeman! Grammy and Devin enjoyed their time together! It was too cold for me! Thank you, Grammy, for always being a good sport! Love and miss you guys!