Keenan is 8

Keenan turned 8 years old on Sunday.  The highlight of Keenan's birthday was when Joe arranged for him to see Coach Snyder and have his football autographed.  The day didn't go quite as planned as Keenan's baseball tournament was going to be played on Saturday then was moved to Sunday only to be moved back to Saturday.  It all worked out because Keenan's baseball was in Riley which is only about 10 minutes outside of Manhattan.  Keenan was able to meet Coach and then go straight to his baseball game. Before we left to head up to KSU I told Keenan to put on his football jersey instead of his baseball jersey.  He said, "I don't want to. I just want to wear my baseball jersey." (which he thinks is super cool because it has his last name on the back).  I told Keenan we were going to watch his Dad's team play 7 on 7 at KSU so grab his new football and put on the jersey.. On the way out the door I asked Keenan a quick question, "Hey Keenan, do you know who coaches to KSU Wildcat football team?"  He looked at me (like I was an idiot) and said, "Mother, it is Bill Snyder." 

 On the way to the football field I said, "How would you feel about meeting Coach Snyder?" Keenan just smiled. He was super excited and from that point forward we couldn't get to KSU fast enough.

I think Keenan managed to get everything on his list with his number one item being a Boston Celtics jersey (because his Dad has him brain-washed). Keenan and Joe are both Royals and Celtics fans.  Keenan was bummed when the Celtics couldn't pull out a win on game 7.

At age 8, Keenan enjoys to play and watch all sports.  This past year, Keenan experienced his first camping and fishing weekend and his first turkey hunt with his Dad. Keenan loves spending time outside throwing a ball against the house or going over to the neighbors to shoot baskets.

Big League Chew

Keenan had an exciting weekend of baseball as his Force baseball team took first place at the Big League Chew Tournament in Kansas City.  Keenan was excited to play in an out-of-town tournament and stay in a hotel so he could swim and "hang out" with his teammates when they were not playing baseball.  We arrived home late Sunday night which made for a short weekend but it was worth it as Keenan continues to tell anyone who will listen about his weekend of baseball.  

 Keenan plays third base.  The picture below is when he came into the dugout after fielding the ball and throwing it to first base for the third out.

 Keenan with the tag and the runner is out!

A great group of kids and some dedicated coaches made for a fun weekend of baseball.