Jakob's 5th Game

Well Jakob had his 5th game this past Saturday. They didn't win, but boy did they look good. Jakob played catcher the whole game and did a fantastic job! He always impresses me because he NEVER practices being catcher during the week. He always just shows up and knows what to do. It is fun to watch and just be amazed. Because of TAKS test this week they only got to practice on Thursday so we weren't real sure what to expect. I took a few pictures to say the least. Here are some of my favorites.

Our very own "Pudge" Rankin.His first at bat. He had a single on this hit. He ended up stealing 2nd and on the next hit he rounded 3rd, headed for home but they threw the ball home so he stopped and headed back to 3rd. Well they tried to throw him out at 3rd so he ran home and scored. Take that Rangers!!!

After every hit I love that I get a good shot of the player and 1st base coach, otherwise known of Jakob and his father.

Doesn't he look good in his catcher gear. He looks all grown up to me.

This was after his 2nd hit. He got a double and could have kept running had it not been for the boy on 3rd not running home in time. He did however hit it far enough that he brought a runner home and scored.And of course he stole 3rd on the next pitch, then on a wild throw he stole home. With the ball flying home trying to get him out, he had only 1 thing left to do...get his pants really dirty! He slid home, this is his absolute favorite thing to do. Of course we all love to watch him do it and it really gets the crowd into it!Okay since he hit a double, I didn't get the shot of him and dad at first base. However after he scored I did get him and dad celebrating. I hope you can see the smile on his face...he was VERY proud of himself (as he should be). Andy said that as they were hi-fiving Jakob told him "I got to slide again dad!" Precious!!!