Dillon drew this picture today. I just had to post it because I thought it was so cute.
Every week we receive an e mail newsletter called the "Mets Minute". Gretchen Lin, Jason's (one of Dillon's teamates) mom writes it, and does a terrific job. This week it was Dillon's turn to be one of the spotlights. I just loved how she worded the paragraph about Dillon. This week was great for the Mets, they won their game again on Saturday against the Yankees. Dillon also got another great "powerhouse" hit which was mentioned in the newsletter.
Mets Minute
A quick recap of the week and a snap-shot of what is to come. Where the focus is not on the score or the championships but rather on the next week, having fun, learning more about Little League baseball, and getting to know our team and families better. (And of course, where your comments, questions and ideas are always welcome!)
"It might be...it could be...it is! A home run! Holy cow!"
– Baseball Radio Announcer Harry Caray
(and a lot of us in the stands this past week)
Your Rookie Mets were absolutely on fire this past week with home runs for Jameson and Noah and powerhouse hits by Dillon V. Amazing defensive plays included a particularly nice out at Second made by Nycholas and an amazing catch for Chase. The boys soundly beat both opponents this week (Reds and Yankees) and were really playing as a team.
Meet Your Rookie Mets: Veenendaal & Villagomez
His dad, Dustin, missed his incredible hits that earned him a game ball on Thursday, but everyone in the family (Mom Stephanie and sisters Ashlynn and Samantha) was there to see Dillon “The Gentle Giant” Veenendaal whack that ball into the outfield on Saturday. I am sure his family’s traditional meal out and movies after the game on Saturday were a bit more boisterous than usual given the excitement surrounding his incredible play! It is only his first year playing baseball, but if Dillon continues to show the strength he showed over the past week, he also may just have found a way to pay for school and those expensive digs he dreams of going out on. Yes, he loves dinosaurs and dreams of being a Paleontologist.
As Coach Pete’s son, Nycholas Villagomez, has had an unusual opportunity to form a wonderful baseball tradition with his father. He loves helping choose the team trophy every year. They take a whole afternoon together to search out all the trophies available over the Internet. They narrow it down to three and then choose the best one. The thing none of us probably know about Nycholas and his Dad is that they also play the drums together (his father as teacher and him as student). Nycholas started to play when he was four. Today he has his own drum set, plays very well and dreams of becoming a professional drummer and architect. In addition to his dad on the field, his mom, Team Mom Selina, Grandma Gloria, Grandpa Eli and little brother Ryan (who can't wait to sign up for T- ball and play Second Base like his older brother) can be found in the stands at nearly every game.
Parent Tip of the Week
Have a special family baseball season tip: Like how to get red-dust out of uniforms, feed the kids between school and games, get homework done, entertain the siblings during games, where to sit, how to stay cool/warm? Please share it with us…you may just help others find a cool way to handle some aspect of being a Little League family.
Yet here’s a spot! Out spot! Out I say! Do you cringe every time your Met slides into base or throws himself across the field to catch a ball? Kathy Rich reports getting red-dirt stains out of uniforms is a breeze with Oxy-Clean. Just pre-treat/spot clean offending areas in Oxy-Clean and then wash clothes normally. Thank you Kathy and may our Mets sparkle for the rest of the season!
A quick recap of the week and a snap-shot of what is to come. Where the focus is not on the score or the championships but rather on the next week, having fun, learning more about Little League baseball, and getting to know our team and families better. (And of course, where your comments, questions and ideas are always welcome!)
"It might be...it could be...it is! A home run! Holy cow!"
– Baseball Radio Announcer Harry Caray
(and a lot of us in the stands this past week)
Your Rookie Mets were absolutely on fire this past week with home runs for Jameson and Noah and powerhouse hits by Dillon V. Amazing defensive plays included a particularly nice out at Second made by Nycholas and an amazing catch for Chase. The boys soundly beat both opponents this week (Reds and Yankees) and were really playing as a team.
Meet Your Rookie Mets: Veenendaal & Villagomez
His dad, Dustin, missed his incredible hits that earned him a game ball on Thursday, but everyone in the family (Mom Stephanie and sisters Ashlynn and Samantha) was there to see Dillon “The Gentle Giant” Veenendaal whack that ball into the outfield on Saturday. I am sure his family’s traditional meal out and movies after the game on Saturday were a bit more boisterous than usual given the excitement surrounding his incredible play! It is only his first year playing baseball, but if Dillon continues to show the strength he showed over the past week, he also may just have found a way to pay for school and those expensive digs he dreams of going out on. Yes, he loves dinosaurs and dreams of being a Paleontologist.
As Coach Pete’s son, Nycholas Villagomez, has had an unusual opportunity to form a wonderful baseball tradition with his father. He loves helping choose the team trophy every year. They take a whole afternoon together to search out all the trophies available over the Internet. They narrow it down to three and then choose the best one. The thing none of us probably know about Nycholas and his Dad is that they also play the drums together (his father as teacher and him as student). Nycholas started to play when he was four. Today he has his own drum set, plays very well and dreams of becoming a professional drummer and architect. In addition to his dad on the field, his mom, Team Mom Selina, Grandma Gloria, Grandpa Eli and little brother Ryan (who can't wait to sign up for T- ball and play Second Base like his older brother) can be found in the stands at nearly every game.
Parent Tip of the Week
Have a special family baseball season tip: Like how to get red-dust out of uniforms, feed the kids between school and games, get homework done, entertain the siblings during games, where to sit, how to stay cool/warm? Please share it with us…you may just help others find a cool way to handle some aspect of being a Little League family.
Yet here’s a spot! Out spot! Out I say! Do you cringe every time your Met slides into base or throws himself across the field to catch a ball? Kathy Rich reports getting red-dirt stains out of uniforms is a breeze with Oxy-Clean. Just pre-treat/spot clean offending areas in Oxy-Clean and then wash clothes normally. Thank you Kathy and may our Mets sparkle for the rest of the season!
Sorry I keep posting about baseball, but it takes up a lot of our time, and has just been very exciting lately! :)
