Preseason is Underway!

 We are four days into practice, and things look good so far.  Besides the fact that we've been short a couple of people, and up to four people at times already, I'm very excited about what the 2014 MCVB team looks like so far!  Mainly, it's just a fun group of young women.  Here are some pictures of our opening BBQ.

 My girls always enjoy the BBQ.  They get to see all these young women, and usually Brian's daughters come, but Max isn't usually quite so excited.  This year, however, he was pleasantly surprised when they all showed up, and Eliana had a younger brother with her family.  I believe Max was running around with his nerf gun, and Joey very agreeably went along (maybe getting away from all the girls was good for him, too!?)  They disappeared into the field playing baseball, basketball, nerf guns, and I don't know what else.  Thanks Joey!

The next day we went for a hike to Silver Lake.  Fortunately, it wasn't as muggy and hot and humid as it is now, although, I think we would trade a hike to a lake now for a sweaty, sticky gym, but getting to play is worth it!  Melanie was the only one who actually went swimming, but it was a gorgeous day for our hike.  The pictures are most of the team, but we were missing a couple of people, unfortunately.  Alaa couldn't make it from the sophomore class, and Piper wasn't back yet from our Senior class. 

There is the group pic first, then by class, with our biggest group being our rookies.