Today had a very different feel, literally. It was at least 5 degrees cooler and rainy. Looking at the forecast last night, I was not really looking forward to a rainy day at the fields with Finley but it turned out great! Finley and Eliot were well behaved and had lots of fun, the rain turned out to be more bearable than the heat of Thursday, and Dan's team won both games--the second one being a come from behind barn burner victory!
I felt like I watched more frisbee today now that our hanging at the fields under the tent routine was set. Here's Dan, #11, running during the first game against the Atlanta team.
Finley doesn't always like it when the teams score because people often scream, yell, curse, clap, etc. quite loudly, but when he knows it's coming--he gets into it. Here's a blurry action shot of him clapping after a nice Ironside goal.
Despite the rain, Eliot and Finley kept busy and mostly dry.
Both Eliot and Finley are always on the look out for their own dads as well as each other's dads. "Josh coaching!" "Dan throwing!" When Dan popped his head under the tent, it was hard to tell who was more excited to see him, Finley or Eliot. The picture below may have the answer, though!
Finley loves throwing around the "fiz-fee" and despite the wet conditions, was very excited to play a "game" on the sideline. His throwing form is pretty funny and totally full-body, in fact he often falls over after a long toss. He gets great distance, but the direction is still a bit unpredictable.
He liked throwing around with me, but when Eliot came into view he called her over to join the fun.
Watching them play catch was fairly hysterical since Finley will throw it far but no where near Eliot and Eliot will throw it towards Finley but usually less than 3 feet in front of her. However, they are SO good at taking turns that no matter where the disc lands, the one who threw it will stand by patiently while the intended receiver tracks it down.
Final two shots, just close ups of how cute Finley looked with his rain jacket hood up and how clear a picture my camera can take.
We had a lovely dinner out with the team tonight as Murray, now known as "Pan-pa" instead of "Geeka," babysat and put to bed both Finley AND Eliot. Oh yeah! He said it went smoothly and both were asleep by 8, good work! He had to change two poopy diapers, now that's love :) Thanks, Grandpa!
More rain expected tomorrow for the quarterfinals, but possibly sunshine if we make it to the semifinals in the afternoon...fingers crossed!
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