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East Bay Rider · 19 April 2009, 02:01 PM

Every once in a while our kids do something noteworthy. Something special that deserves a bit of recognition.
Share your child's special accomplishments here and show pics if you have them.
It's so important to recognize excellence.

East Bay Rider · 19 April 2009, 02:09 PM

This morning was our local litle league's opening day. The sponsor of our team was being recognised for over 30 years of service and the season was dedicated to him. My son threw out the first pitch.
Later, our team played a game against a team we have a rivalry with. My son pitched and pitched well. The games are 6 innings (18 outs) and he threw the whole game. 80 pitches total with 15 strikouts. One runner for the other team reached base on error. He struck out once and hit another shot straight off the center field fence. 2 feet higher and it would have gone over. I'm proud of what he did today and he feels good about it too.

JimSnyder · 19 April 2009, 08:49 PM

Wow Bill, hope the Soxs don't get him when he get's older, thats all the Yankees need

My son played last year and his team went 11 and 1. My son and another kid were the 2 good pitchers. In the Championship they had to play a double and win them both. The other kid who pitched could not be there because he played Hockey also. My son pitched the first game and we won but no good pitchers were left for the second and we lost.

Carolina · 20 April 2009, 03:14 AM

Bill, that's awesome! I love Little League (my son isn't quite there yet at 6), and I love baseball. Pitching seems esp. hard for the little guys, so kudos for your son. That's a really cool photo!

JJ Irani · 20 April 2009, 04:13 AM

Of my 4 grandkids, my oldest is 15 year old Nairika.....

- Champion 200 m Butterfly Auckland Juniors champ.

- Terrific pianist having passed Level 5 of the London Trinity exams.

- Excellent at her Academic career achieving straight A's in all her subjects.

Bloody brilliant.....and makes us so damn proud!!

JJ

Carolina · 20 April 2009, 04:30 AM

OK, here's one. My son Max (age 6) has been sucking his thumb since he's been about 4 months old. We had been able to convince him to give it up during the day, but he still did it at night to go to sleep.

A month ago, his speech therapist told us that he needed to completely give it up, or his teeth would not come in properly and his speech might be affected.

With the help of some gross tasting stuff that we put on his thumb, he was able to give it up in two days! I tried to sympathize, and told him that it must have been tough. He just said, "oh mommy, it wasn't so bad!"

Hey - any habit is hard to break!!

away36 · 21 April 2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

This morning was our local litle league's opening day. The sponsor of our team was being recognised for over 30 years of service and the season was dedicated to him. My son threw out the first pitch.
Later, our team played a game against a team we have a rivalry with. My son pitched and pitched well. The games are 6 innings (18 outs) and he threw the whole game. 80 pitches total with 15 strikouts. One runner for the other team reached base on error. He struck out once and hit another shot straight off the center field fence. 2 feet higher and it would have gone over. I'm proud of what he did today and he feels good about it too.

Wow!! What a high THAT must have been!!!! Good stuff!!!!!

Welshwatchman · 20 April 2009, 05:31 AM

So far so good with my two kids.

East Bay Rider · 20 April 2009, 09:05 AM

I sure do like hearing about your kids accomplishments, good grades, and milestones.
Keep them coming.

AIKO · 20 April 2009, 10:49 AM

My 11 year old son is pretty amazing. Never had a grade other than an A, taught himself how to play guitar, plays-tennis, soccer and football, and has acted in 6 plays. Including the the most recent-the lead as Peter in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (by Judy Blume).

And my daughter is good enough at baseball to play with the boys-she is the best hitter.

Launch Mini · 20 April 2009, 10:55 AM

My daughters high school cheerleading team just ended the season undefeated. First time in their schools history that a sports team has gone the whole year without a loss.
They competed in Portland at the start of the year & the win got them the opportunity to perform at 1/2 time at the Blazers NBA game.
Yesterday, 12 hours in the gym, but they won their division and the GRAND CHAMPION ( high score overall). This was their 3rd Grand Champion award this year.
Couldn't be prouder of the whole team.
Here is yesterday with the TWO banners for their gym at school.

Almost forgot, in order for them to get a chance at a banner, they had to compete up a level. They are Juniors & Competed in the Senior division. Still kicked their competition.

The priceless moment was, after the first round, they were ahead by 6 points. There was about a 4 hour break until they competed again. When they were on the warm up mat, there were 3 other teams warming up. The other 3 teams STOPPED WHAT THEY were doing, watched our girls & gave them an ovation.

Here is the final performance of the year.

Carolina · 20 April 2009, 11:05 AM

Here's a little one.

Max is the youngest and smallest on his baseball team, and out of the 11 players - he definitely needs the most work on his defensive skills. He is not very good at fielding or catching. During today's game, a big kid hit a hard grounder right up the middle. Max (at second base) actually caught the ball, and threw it to first base!

I know - sounds silly, but Max always misses these (and even if he did catch them, he forgets where to throw them).

I was so proud!

away36 · 21 April 2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Here's a little one.

Max is the youngest and smallest on his baseball team, and out of the 11 players - he definitely needs the most work on his defensive skills. He is not very good at fielding or catching. During today's game, a big kid hit a hard grounder right up the middle. Max (at second base) actually caught the ball, and threw it to first base!

I know - sounds silly, but Max always misses these (and even if he did catch them, he forgets where to throw them).

I was so proud!

Those are the kind of moments parents never forget because things like that matter SO much and they make our hearts soar.

Carolina · 20 April 2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My daughters high school cheerleading team just ended the season undefeated. First time in their schools history that a sports team has gone the whole year without a loss.
They competed in Portland at the start of the year & the win got them the opportunity to perform at 1/2 time at the Blazers NBA game.
Yesterday, 12 hours in the gym, but they won their division and the GRAND CHAMPION ( high score overall). This was their 3rd Grand Champion award this year.
Couldn't be prouder of the whole team.
Here is yesterday with the TWO banners for their gym at school.

Almost forgot, in order for them to get a chance at a banner, they had to compete up a level. They are Juniors & Competed in the Senior division. Still kicked their competition.

The priceless moment was, after the first round, they were ahead by 6 points. There was about a 4 hour break until they competed again. When they were on the warm up mat, there were 3 other teams warming up. The other 3 teams STOPPED WHAT THEY were doing, watched our girls & gave them an ovation.

Here is the final performance of the year.

Oh man, John - they must have been soooo excited!

East Bay Rider · 20 April 2009, 11:08 AM

AWESOME! I hope they make this a sticky.

Launch Mini · 21 April 2009, 01:51 AM

They were very focuses before. If you watch the video, you can see they were fairly calm. The assistant in the tent was trying to pump them up, but they didn't want to go that route.
After they performed,they were ecstatic.

redshirt1957 · 21 April 2009, 01:55 AM

My 15 year old daughter has learned how to use an at home pregnancy test all by herself!

Oopps, wrong thread!

Wolf · 21 April 2009, 02:17 AM

2 Boys
2 Stories
Too Proud

My older son, Steven, plays AAU baseball and Little League. He made the major league team at age 10 this year and is the starting catcher / #3 hitter on his AAU team. He is currently the #1 hitter in all of New England in the 10 and under age group with a batting average of .818.

My younger son, Andrew, recently came in 1st place in 3 of 6 events at the RI State Gymnastics Championships. He also took 2nd in the other 3 events.

And now for the pics:

SAM Hitting.jpg

IMG_1083.jpg

ARM on Bar.jpg

ARM Back Lever.jpg

away36 · 21 April 2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

2 Boys
2 Stories
Too Proud

My older son, Steven, plays AAU baseball and Little League. He made the major league team at age 10 this year and is the starting catcher / #3 hitter on his AAU team. He is currently the #1 hitter in all of New England in the 10 and under age group with a batting average of .818.

My younger son, Andrew, recently came in 1st place in 3 of 6 events at the RI State Gymnastics Championships. He also took 2nd in the other 3 events.

Super stuff! You have ever right to be SO proud!!!

jdc · 21 April 2009, 01:57 AM

My middle son's 18th birthday today, wants to put his celebrations on hold until after he has completed his exams. Studying law, history and business studies.
Picture taken 3 years ago

redshirt1957 · 21 April 2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

My middle son's 18th birthday today, wants to put his celebrations on hold until after he has completed his exams. Studying law, history and business studies.
Picture taken 3 years ago

Martin, hard to imagine the changes in such a short period of time. Good luck with the exams.

jdc · 21 April 2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Martin, hard to imagine the changes in such a short period of time. Good luck with the exams.

I know then he wanted to be a pro footballer (soccer) was pretty good as well, played in a few prestigious youth tournaments abroad but was always small for his age, often playing against kids twice his size and a few years older. It was his decision to give up football as he would have had to train five times a week plus playing and concentrate on his studies which was a very big decision for him

away36 · 21 April 2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

My middle son's 18th birthday today, wants to put his celebrations on hold until after he has completed his exams. Studying law, history and business studies.

What could make a man more proud than to know his son has his priorities straight! Must be a great kid!

redshirt1957 · 21 April 2009, 02:52 AM

Wow, impressive Wolf. Thanks for sharing.

Carolina · 21 April 2009, 02:55 AM

Wow!

Wolf · 21 April 2009, 02:59 AM

Thanks!

JJ Irani · 21 April 2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

Thanks!

Very impresssive, Wolf. I love gymnastics and that son of yours is going to look like a Greek god in a few years time!!

Lion · 21 April 2009, 03:33 AM

Isn't it great as parents to see each others children do well. I know I'm very proud of my son and his accomplishments. And am loving to hear about all the other kids!!!

Cephas · 21 April 2009, 04:55 AM

My son, on the piano:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAeCWpixu8M

2careless · 21 April 2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cephas

My son, on the piano:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAeCWpixu8M

Whoa! That's a very difficult piece to perform! Well done!

19 April 2009, 02:09 PM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	This morning was our local litle league's opening day. The sponsor of our team was being recognised for over 30 years of service and the season was dedicated to him. My son threw out the first pitch. Later, our team played a game against a team we have a rivalry with. My son pitched and pitched well. The games are 6 innings (18 outs) and he threw the whole game. 80 pitches total with 15 strikouts. One runner for the other team reached base on error. He struck out once and hit another shot straight off the center field fence. 2 feet higher and it would have gone over. I'm proud of what he did today and he feels good about it too. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

20 April 2009, 03:14 AM	#4
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Bill, that's awesome! I love Little League (my son isn't quite there yet at 6), and I love baseball. Pitching seems esp. hard for the little guys, so kudos for your son. That's a really cool photo! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

20 April 2009, 04:13 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Of my 4 grandkids, my oldest is 15 year old Nairika..... - Champion 200 m Butterfly Auckland Juniors champ. - Terrific pianist having passed Level 5 of the London Trinity exams. - Excellent at her Academic career achieving straight A's in all her subjects. Bloody brilliant.....and makes us so damn proud!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 April 2009, 04:30 AM	#6
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	OK, here's one. My son Max (age 6) has been sucking his thumb since he's been about 4 months old. We had been able to convince him to give it up during the day, but he still did it at night to go to sleep. A month ago, his speech therapist told us that he needed to completely give it up, or his teeth would not come in properly and his speech might be affected. With the help of some gross tasting stuff that we put on his thumb, he was able to give it up in two days! I tried to sympathize, and told him that it must have been tough. He just said, "oh mommy, it wasn't so bad!" Hey - any habit is hard to break!! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

20 April 2009, 05:31 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	So far so good with my two kids. __________________ ..33

19 April 2009, 02:01 PM	#1
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Proud Parent thread Every once in a while our kids do something noteworthy. Something special that deserves a bit of recognition. Share your child's special accomplishments here and show pics if you have them. It's so important to recognize excellence. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

19 April 2009, 08:49 PM	#3
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Wow Bill, hope the Soxs don't get him when he get's older, thats all the Yankees need My son played last year and his team went 11 and 1. My son and another kid were the 2 good pitchers. In the Championship they had to play a double and win them both. The other kid who pitched could not be there because he played Hockey also. My son pitched the first game and we won but no good pitchers were left for the second and we lost. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

20 April 2009, 09:05 AM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I sure do like hearing about your kids accomplishments, good grades, and milestones. Keep them coming. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

20 April 2009, 10:49 AM	#10
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	My 11 year old son is pretty amazing. Never had a grade other than an A, taught himself how to play guitar, plays-tennis, soccer and football, and has acted in 6 plays. Including the the most recent-the lead as Peter in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (by Judy Blume). And my daughter is good enough at baseball to play with the boys-she is the best hitter.

20 April 2009, 10:55 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	My daughters high school cheerleading team just ended the season undefeated. First time in their schools history that a sports team has gone the whole year without a loss. They competed in Portland at the start of the year & the win got them the opportunity to perform at 1/2 time at the Blazers NBA game. Yesterday, 12 hours in the gym, but they won their division and the GRAND CHAMPION ( high score overall). This was their 3rd Grand Champion award this year. Couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Here is yesterday with the TWO banners for their gym at school. Almost forgot, in order for them to get a chance at a banner, they had to compete up a level. They are Juniors & Competed in the Senior division. Still kicked their competition. The priceless moment was, after the first round, they were ahead by 6 points. There was about a 4 hour break until they competed again. When they were on the warm up mat, there were 3 other teams warming up. The other 3 teams STOPPED WHAT THEY were doing, watched our girls & gave them an ovation. Here is the final performance of the year. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

20 April 2009, 11:05 AM	#12
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Here's a little one. Max is the youngest and smallest on his baseball team, and out of the 11 players - he definitely needs the most work on his defensive skills. He is not very good at fielding or catching. During today's game, a big kid hit a hard grounder right up the middle. Max (at second base) actually caught the ball, and threw it to first base! I know - sounds silly, but Max always misses these (and even if he did catch them, he forgets where to throw them). I was so proud! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

20 April 2009, 11:08 AM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	AWESOME! I hope they make this a sticky. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 April 2009, 01:51 AM	#16
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	They were very focuses before. If you watch the video, you can see they were fairly calm. The assistant in the tent was trying to pump them up, but they didn't want to go that route. After they performed,they were ecstatic. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

21 April 2009, 01:55 AM	#17
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	My 15 year old daughter has learned how to use an at home pregnancy test all by herself! Oopps, wrong thread!

21 April 2009, 02:17 AM	#18
Wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: RI Posts: 103	2 Boys 2 Stories Too Proud My older son, Steven, plays AAU baseball and Little League. He made the major league team at age 10 this year and is the starting catcher / #3 hitter on his AAU team. He is currently the #1 hitter in all of New England in the 10 and under age group with a batting average of .818. My younger son, Andrew, recently came in 1st place in 3 of 6 events at the RI State Gymnastics Championships. He also took 2nd in the other 3 events. And now for the pics: SAM Hitting.jpg IMG_1083.jpg ARM on Bar.jpg ARM Back Lever.jpg

21 April 2009, 01:57 AM	#20
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	My middle son's 18th birthday today, wants to put his celebrations on hold until after he has completed his exams. Studying law, history and business studies. Picture taken 3 years ago

21 April 2009, 02:52 AM	#24
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Wow, impressive Wolf. Thanks for sharing.

21 April 2009, 02:55 AM	#25
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Wow! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

21 April 2009, 02:59 AM	#26
Wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: RI Posts: 103	Thanks!

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Isn't it great as parents to see each others children do well. I know I'm very proud of my son and his accomplishments. And am loving to hear about all the other kids!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 April 2009, 04:55 AM	#29
Cephas Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Chicago Posts: 61	My son, on the piano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAeCWpixu8M

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