My 6 yr old daughter, Jenna is in her second year of playing T-Ball for her team, the Pink Ponies.
Because of her Aspergers and OCD, she faces some challenges when learning new things. But we are amazed this year at how far she’s come and how well she does playing T-Ball for her team.
Her teammates and coaches are so supportive and caring for my daughter. Jenna is always excited about playing ball with the Pink Ponies.
Last year we had to run alongside Jenna to help her remember when and where to run the bases. But not anymore.
She sometimes gets sidetracked creating art in the dirt at a base, while waiting for another teammate at bat to hit the ball, but she comes out of it much easier and knows just what to do.
I’m so proud of my daughter and I’m so happy for her. Over the weekend, the Pink Ponies played the Heart Breakers and won by a landslide. They all played well together and it was great to see all the girls having fun.
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Not a Pink Pony, but a cute mule owned by one of our neighbors. This neighbor leads pack/hunting trips in the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains in Southern New Mexico.
I was impressed with the mule’s unique coloring. It looks like it rolled in black soot.
Just another long-eared critter, a Jack Rabbit we saw out in a field not far from the mule.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
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Your Jenna is beautiful! That mule is just the cutest thing! Hope you're feeling better.
Jenna looks great out their playing T-ball! You must be so proud of her!
I love the name of her team, the Pink Ponies! Love it!
That is one interesting color on that Mule! Sure does look like it rolled in something!
Looks like she's having a great deal of fun!
Aspergers can be a real challenge - My grandfather had it, bad. It's so outstanding that you know about it, and can help her learn coping skills. Grandfather wasn't so lucky, and the whole family has had reason to regret that lack.
We don't get much in the way of organized little league here, so my five-year old doesn't have that available. OTOH, the local soccer leagues are excellent; I guess I'll have to pry loose another few hours a week... ;-)
How do you manage to keep up with the ranch, the kids, and your own life..? Color me impressed!
Oh, and yeah, that's some interesting markings on that mule. I suppose there's an 'official' name for that kind of marking?
Jenna is adorable! There's not too many things cuter than little ones decked out in their sports attire. As a nurse, I'm glad that you are aware of Jenna's diagnosis of Aspergers at a young age...so many folks go through life with dealing with issues and never were told what they had. Jenna is precious but, Lisa, you get the crown! You're her mama!! I have a great admiration for you.
Sports are good! Way to go, Jenna!
lovely post ms. lisa. so happy your daughter is enjoying her t-ball, that is what it is all about.
and indeed a cute mule. like the curly fur on the jack rabbit ^..^
That is good that they allow your daughter to play and help her.
Wow look at the ears on that sucker!
your daughter is adorable...I miss the ballgames...my son and daughter are grown now...love your photos...the jack rabbit is big...the mule is very interesting..I always love your posts...
Awesome! She is a cutie and looks like she is having a ball playing ball!
Great photos too. It is wonderful that you can keep up with all of this!
That's great that Jenna is on such a supportive team. My daughter's 2nd grade teacher's son is autistic, and she's found a few activities like Tai Kwon Do that he can do thanks to instructors and other students who have an understanding of his challenges, and are willing to work with his mother on behavior plans. My son is nearly sixteen and he's still playing in the dirt in the infield and in the grass in the outfield! He's a daydreamer.
Oh Lisa, how proud you must be of JEnna! How great is sports ! They can do wonders for kids with some challenges!
That mule is cute too:0 But today the Pink Ponies get my Vote!
How awesome for Jenna! We have a t-baller too. It's so much fun to watch them learn and enjoy playing.
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Jenna is so cute! But that helmet looks HUGE on her!
WOTD is "charm", for a charming post about the Pink Ponies.
Lisa, what a beautiful daughter you have, she looks so cute playing ball. Wow, what a great mom you are and her team is great for helping her! Hooray!
ahhhh, love the mule, it kinda looks pink too! love your post!!! ;-)
Congrats to Jenna and the Pink Ponies on their win!!
Awwwwww....she looks so grown-up out there!!! And how cool is it that she is able to get oput there and play a team sport, Lisa??? You've done a great job with her. :)
I didn't know your daughter has Asperger's. I used to work with a girl who had Asperger's, so I know a little about the challenges you must face. But she is beautiful and it looks like she is having a lot of fun!
I often think that if my in-laws hadn't sheltered my sister-in-law so much it would have been better. I'm quite sure she has Aspergers although its NOT something the family will ever discuss or acknowledge.
She grew up pretty much going to school and home. And now its work (sort of, 2 evenings a week) and home.
Just MO but I think it would have been better if they'd have let her do more social activities.
Awww what great pics!! I wish they would've had a pink ponies team for me to be on when I played ball. Any horse themed team would've been nice actual.
Good for Jenna. She's a neat little girl.
Dan
Your Jenna looks just like you! It's great that she's involved and supported. Cool lookin' mule and love the jack rabbit. I had my British family believing there were such things as Jackalopes once, LOL!
Jenna is truly a star! Good for her, and good for her coach and teammates!
You are a goooood mom!
Your daughter is such a doll! I wasnt aware she has aspergers! We think my nephew does..but my brother is such a selfish un-knowledgeable, terd...he doesnt see there is a problem and without his interest..well poor John is flying blind. He has come a long way over the last 6 months after moving on the farm and staying with us on nights (my brother works nights or early morning) but he has a long way to go still. You have done a lot with your daughter and it shows what a good parent can do! kudos to you!!
What great pictures of your daughter! I love the name of their team!! And that Mule almost looks pink!!
GO PINK PONIES! Great job Jenna :)
Way-To-Go Jenna! I love that team spirit! Your picture of the coach and they hitting hands in unison is the best! A-Postcard for the team, I think!
ooou and the mule...sometime, I do think I would like to own a mule...I see tons of people riding them in Christian trail riders and I am facinated...hear they are very smart.
Go Jenna, go! I think it's awesome that she gets out there and plays.
They have such cute uniforms. The one girl's heart socks were great!
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