This past weekend was my alumni softball weekend at UW. There were alumni that traveled from across the country for the event which made it that much more special. I had such an amazing time and I was so happy to introduce Ashlyn to all of my old teammates and friends and also get to meet their new "additions." Friday afternoon we had the alumni softball game where us "oldies" got to play the current team. Some of the alumni girls are still playing professionally so they weren't fazed a bit; however, most of us have been spending our time changing diapers, working, and raising families so we were a little out of our element to say the least. But we still suited up, laced up the cleats, and prepared to have some fun playing a game we all love so much. I did a little BP (batting pratice for all you non-softball peeps), and I was actually suprised at how well I did! I hadn't seen a live pitch for over 5 years! Granted they were fatties down the middle, but still...
There was a huge turnout so we all rotated in and out of the game. I played in left field for a couple innings and had the opportunity to play next to Rita Roach in Center and Jaime Clark at shortstop. What was really special was that those were the girls I played next to at UW so it was kind of fun to do it again for a couple innings again at husky stadium. I shared so many laughs, cries, and crazy times with those two girls during college that it was really nice to be able to play on the same field again with them.
After the game, which we lost by only 2 (not bad for a game against the reigning national champs), there was a catered dinner on the field for players and their family and friends. It was such a fun night catching up with everyone and watching everyone's kids run (and crawl) around the field we spent so many hours practicing and playing on. It really is one big extended family that I feel so proud and fortunate to be a part of.
The next day there was a tailgate before the UW-USC game where the team was presented with their national championship rings. Also during half-time at the football game, the team was recognized which was really great to see. The crowd went crazy! Although not as crazy as after the game when the dawgs beat #3 USC! It was a perfect ending to such an amazing weekend. Go Dawgs!!
Kristen, Rita, Jaime, and Tia
Being introduced before the game
Me, Erin, and Rita
Me, Jaime, and Rita (we used to call Jaime "my giant" because she was so tall and Rita and I were so short). Poor Jaime, she hates getting her picture taken with us.
Jaime and I taking a self-portrait in the dugout
Jaime and Rita
Me, Ashlyn, and Grandma Sue after the "big" game.
Auntie Bork and Ashlyn
Half-time presentation
Ash and I after the big win over USC
