Upgrade Weekend

This weekend, while recovering from this flu/virus thing that has hold on me, I sat mostly at the computer on Sunday and worked on this blog.  I changed the header, since mine had been a picture of my signature Breast Cancer quilt for several years now.  I recently changed the header on my other blog, and knew that this blog needed an upgrade too!

I previously had the pink quilt picture and a pink background.  I was going for a cleaner look to exhibit my photos better on a white background.  I know that photos on a black background look really great, but I really don't like to read blogs that are on a black background, so, since I do write and have images, I chose a white background. Also changed my pages tabs and worked on my About Me page--not finished with that yet.   (Adding these pictures of the weekend-- my granddaughter's last softball game of this season and my youngest daughter's move into the new house.)

Oops, she missed this one, but got a single on the next pitch!

And . . . carrying pillows in a heavy equipment carrier for comic relief during the move!  

 My crazy sons-in-law!

And, down the hill to the truck . . grunt, grunt . . while everyone chuckled! 

Well, what do you think?  Really would like to know your opinions of my upgrade! Thanks! 

Collegiate Softball!

I am a grandmother, first and foremost.  Although this blog is not about my family, I do occasionally deviate from my creative subjects and write about my grand kids. Today is one of those days. Just 'chalk it up' to one proud grandma!

Granddaughter Courtney, graduated high school last year.  She was on a winning softball team for several of her high school years.  Hubby and I loved to go watch her play, mostly the catcher's position, sometimes, short stop or second base.  Her team was top notch!  Double plays, amazing catches, team spirit and home runs!  Awesome.

Mound conference!

Back to it!

Two local community colleges have top teams too, but Courtney has chosen to move North to Seattle to live with her uncle and family, going to the local community college there, before transferring to University of Oregon in a year or two. She has her reasons. The team she is playing with now is NOT a top notch team. That was evident to me with the first game that I watched. Initially, the school had trouble getting a team together---returning players were pregnant, or didn't make the eligible grades they needed.  Open tryouts were held to fill in the roster.  So, wins have not been forthcoming like Courtney is used to.

But, winning isn't everything . . . Courtney is happy making new friends, and being on her own for a while. I am proud of her.  She has chosen carefully and is pursuing her goals.  I watched her cheer on her team members, dive for the ball at second base, and straighten bats waiting for use.  Spirit green bow in her hair, speaking to us after the game, I heard no excuses, no whining and satisfaction in her voice. All, I can say is:

Yay Courtney! 

When life gives you a curve ball, just continue doing your best!  Love ya!