Baseball
Quick Intro
Baseball is a classic, skill-driven game built around hitting, throwing, catching, and strategic teamwork, where every pitch and play brings anticipation and excitement. From casual games of catch to full innings on the field, baseball offers a pace that allows players and spectators alike to connect and enjoy the moment. Sharing baseball with friends and family encourages outdoor activity, patience, and cooperation while creating opportunities for conversation, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you’re playing, coaching, or cheering from the sidelines, baseball brings generations together and builds lasting memories through teamwork, tradition, and time spent side by side.
Rules of Baseball
Baseball is played with two teams, a bat, a ball, and four bases arranged in a diamond. One team bats while the other fields. A pitcher throws the ball toward home plate, and the batter tries to hit it into fair territory. After hitting the ball, the batter runs to first base and may continue around the bases if it’s safe. Fielders try to record outs by catching a hit ball before it touches the ground, tagging a runner with the ball, or throwing the ball to a base before the runner arrives.
Each team bats until three outs are made, then the teams switch roles. A run is scored when a player safely touches first, second, third base, and then returns to home plate. Games are played over a set number of innings, usually with each team getting one turn at bat per inning. Baseball encourages teamwork, coordination, and strategy while offering a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.
Helicopter exploration
When I was working for a helicopter tour company, I had an opportunity for my kids to jump in and see the controls. I think I was just as excited as they were to get into one, haha.
Meteor Crater fun
They found some great ways to make it fun to learn about a big dent in the ground. And it sounds like they've updated the kids' area so we will have to check it out again
Dining chair fort
The kids loved using the dining chairs to build a fort
Soccer Summer
The summer Colton tried soccer and decided it wasn't really for him
My silly trampoline kid
This kid is always dressing up or creating a costume or plushie, so it's a common occurrence for him to be dressed up or have a plushie in his arms no matter where he is
Archery at Grandma & Grandpa’s
My grandparents live out in the boonies so it's a great place to practice our archery
Checking out a helicopter
I worked for a helicopter tour company in Sedona for a while and so my kids got a chance to climb inside and take a look.
Replacing my Power Supply Unit
My PSU died and I ended up having to replace it. It was a good learning experience for everybody.
Rollerblading at Pioneer Park in Prescott AZ
Pioneer Park in Prescott has a roller hockey rink that they use for hockey games but it is also available for rollerblading and skating
Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ
Full Swing in Prescott Arizona has batting cages, arcade games, a trampoline bungee jump, and some snack foods. The last time I played softball was in high school, so it was fun to test out my skills. This is my 12 year old, who's never played on a team, trying it out.