All Star Team

Jackson has really been working hard at baseball this year and all that hard work paid off! He was voted by his team to be one of two players, from his team, to play in the All Star game. To say he was thrilled would be an understatement. I don't think his feet touched the ground for days.

The league made it a really big deal. He got a personalized letter from our Congressman, there was a band playing behind the outfield, the national anthem was played, an announcer introduced all the players and continued to announce the game as it went along. All in all it was a really fun afternoon.

Here is he and his other teammate running onto the field, while being announced. (I'd post a video, but blogger and my home movies don't get along)

He and his teammate from his regular team, in their All Star team hats. This pic is for the Critter side of the family - all firmly Red Sox fans. Jackson was thrilled to tell that side of the family when he found out what team he was playing for this season.


Jackson had a great game. He got in a couple nice hits and was really pleased with his performance. The game ended in a 5-5 tie, so all were happy.


And, a shout out to his sisters who continue to patiently sit through several 2+ hour games a week. Lucky for them that this time the ice cream truck showed up. Makes all that waiting even easier!