more Baseball pictures, home game in Lansdale

 
 



 

Gabe's "dash" in the Special Olympics

Gabe's first time competing in the Special Olympics driving himself in his power chair with head array!! 

(Orange Cone/Flag is the finish line) 

We are SO PROUD of you Gabe!!!

(He was the only one in this event for his age group, that's why you don't see any other competitors- he got a bright white first place ribbon!!!)

Baseball strategy with Coach Mommy ;)

 talking about 3rd base running strategies... Gabe is excited he's going to score!

Mommy's explaining all the different strategies she talks to her softball players about when they're on 3rd, why there are certain "rules" for base running and how you have to follow them or you'll get out. I love that he is completely in the "why?" phase right now, he just wants to learn something about everything!!

Our Baseball Boy!!

Making friends (while making our way around the bases!!)

 This young lady was AWESOME! She is a Special Olympics power lifter!! She told us that she can bench 125 lb's- You GO GIRL!!
Gabe thought she was really cool!

 This young lady's name is Aubrey, she came over to introduce herself to Gabe. She was very kind and instead of waiting for Gabe to reach out to her, she slid her hand right inside his to shake his hand.
"Very nice to meet you Gabe" she said- Gabe and I both were so in to everything she had to say!

 She told him he was doing a great job playing ball -
and "Good Hit" and "Good Luck, Today!"

 Got in a "high-five" on the way out and another "Good Game"

 I couldn't stop smiling- she was so sweet and had our attention
focused on meeting Aubrey- we almost didn't go when the next player got a hit! LOL!

Gabe discussing "going HOME" with the buddy helping at 3rd base!

 

We really have enjoyed Challenger Baseball, not just the sport and excitement for Gabriel, but seeing how the other children do and watching them all have so much FUN!!

Picture's and Video

Hi Everyone!

I'm planning on posting a LOT over the weekend but I wanted to let some of the family know who don't usually use the Blog- if you click on the smaller pictures you will get a bigger view of it and there will be a "play" button on the videos that we post so you can see some of Gabe's antic's in action!

Love and miss you all, hope you enjoy!! ~Kari

in other news... Gabe's new BIKE!! (more to come)

Challenger Away game continued... Gabe's very first (completely on his OWN) HIT!!

I just love how much he concentrates, he's been practicing and it shows- he's got his grip and he's READY!!

 and the swing....

and......WHACK!!!!

Gabe's very first, completely on his OWN- HIT!!
(so glad you got a pic of it Daddy!!)

GREAT HIT GABE!!

First Away Challenger Baseball Game!! (Lower Perk) Gabe LOVES the girls!!

Gabe absolutely LOVED all the softball "buddies" today.

 

 Trying to be like his new friend he's been watching her with her glove!

 smiling and flirting between plays!

Getting the ball for one of his many girl buddies! 

He was so cute- grinning from ear to ear the entire day!!

Challenger Baseball - Gabe's first Game

Excited about getting out there in the field during his first Challenger Baseball Game.

Working on his first hit! His buddy Logan is getting ready to make the big run to first, coach George is helping Gabe with his grip.

Headed to first, Gabe's first single!!

(He's so excited!! He also Love's yelling "GO!" at his buddy Logan!)