BB Tourney in Omaha

Well, we took to the road last weekend to take a "short" drive to Omaha for a BB tourney for Alex's traveling team. The tourney is a huge deal down there as it is held at the same time as the College World Series. Unfortunately we were not able to go to a game as our schedule didn't have time, but we were able to go watch the University of Southern Mississippi practice. That was a great experience. After batting practice, the team let the boys go on the field and catch balls in the outfield for them. I have posted a pic of that along with one of Shawn "schmoozing" the coaches. He was down talking to the principal of the HS that the practice was held at when the team got there. So, he got to talk to some of the managers and such of the USM team.

The boys played some great games. We won our first game and then lost the last 3. These teams that we played were from TX, CO, SD, and IL and boy could they play! Their kids were twice our size and they had some great talent. Of course, they are able to pick and choose from hundres of kids for their teams and we are from the small school of Kasson-Mantorville! Over all, it was a fun trip.

Before we left, Shawn and Alex went out and decorate the van, so that is the other picture.