roll with stone: Play Ball!

Caroline has had the wonderful opportunity to play Ridgeland Challenger League Softball with several of her friends this Spring! In the words of Bill Stone, "[Caroline's softball performance] has been the greatest display of athleticism our family has seen in years!" Case in point:

Caroline's lead-off run to first base!

Now, don't be fooled: Caroline didn't always love softball this way (she has given me permission to share that fact with y'all). But this year, Caroline donned the number "5"- a number shared by fellow slugger Albert Pujols- and has come back with an unprecedented enthusiasm for America's Favorite Pass Time.

Caroline and Pujols not only share the #5, but similar batting averages!
Photo Source: www.profantasybaseball.com

It has been so much fun to see the enjoyment Caroline gets out of playing softball with good friends from school and Hope Hollow! Softball has even given her the chance to reunite with some old friends from elementary school! I have to admit, I "borrowed" Dad's camera and turned into a member of the paparazzi at Caroline's games. Here is a small portion of the gallery I have accrued. I think I had as much fun capturing the joy in the player's smiles, as they did playing!