Christmas 2009

What a wonderful day.
The Ratza's had a very good Christmas. Which to me, means We were all healthy, Happy, and safe. The weather was perfect ( about 64 deg.) and sunny. I have had a problem with a skunk around the house, but I am battling that as best I can, with mixed results. Never the less, I am staying prepared.















The girls were on a break from Softball, and school.

Christmas morning was an explosion of wrapping paper that saw the girls get only a little spoiled, but not too much. They both got some clothes, a purse, a few games, a wii., 'S' got a camera, Dad got a barstool with backrest for the garage, and some Oakley's.































Every year the girls get a tool to add to there tool box. When they are out on there own, they will have the means, and hopefully the knowledge, and confidence to try and fix things themselves.

















For those of you who sent us well wishes, I hope I got back to you, but If I didn't , Merry Christmas!

16's finish in 2nd at TCS

The Triple Crown event came to town, and the 16's brought the heat.
Or should I say the Tsunami brought the wave.
The finished 2, coming up a little short in the final.
'A' had a great showing on the mound, and she also hit a triple.
This qualifies them to go to the World Series in Utah in the Summer.

Las Vegas trip/Tournament

As we do every year, we made our annual trek out to Las Vegas, for a softball tournament. We won it in 2007, but not since then.
This year like last we took 2 teams. 'A' was with the 16u team, and 'S' was with me on the 14u team,
The 16's went 2-1 in pool play, and made it to the final on Sunday, and Won it all!!!
Way to go girls.














The 14s, had been undefeated going into the final, where they met a familier team (Magic, our former team) they took it all the way to a tie breaker, and lost 8-6. Excellent job girls!!