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This site is moving

Jarrod Skeggs — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:28:36 +0000

So, I’m loving WordPress so much that I’m loading it up on my web host’s server and porting all of this site to:

The look and feel will be slightly different but overall, I’m really looking forward to learning more about all the great things that can be done on the WordPress platform. In my opinion, it’s really, really, awesome.

Since this account is free, I probably won’t shut it down anytime soon. So, if you’ve landed here, head on over to the new site and tell me what you think.

Posted in Family happenings

Davis Falcons have good first outing

Jarrod Skeggs — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:45:12 +0000

Unfortunately, we ended up on the losing end of the baseball game last night with a final score of 4-3. All in all however, the Davis Falcons played some good baseball. Stephen Skeggs made the starting line-up playing Left Field. He was one of two 6th graders that made the starting line-up and he ended up playing the entire game both offensively and defensively. Stephen made 4 plate appearances. He walked in the first two appearances and ended up going 0 for 2 on the night with a 6-3 ground out and a strike-out in his last at bat. He was however, the first base-runner of the season and scored the first run or the season after his walk in the second inning. (He batted in the 6 hole by the way). Honestly, I was mighty impressed with his aggressiveness; he got up there swinging early in each at bat. He’s never seen pitching like he saw tonight and considering that the competing pitchers were probably two years older than him, I feel like he did well at the plate.

Defensively, he didn’t see a lot of action although he chased down a gapper to Left Center Field and fired the ball from the fence right into the cut-off man’s glove.

I’m really glad he’s getting to get out there and compete against guys with more baseball experience and the ability to blow the ball by him. It will make him a better ball player.

We’re going to attempt our “official” season opener again this weekend when we are supposed to have 70 degree weather. We play on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Park which is north of Gainesville. Come on out and support us if you aren’t busy.

Posted in Family happenings

Pre-game pics

Jarrod Skeggs — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:49:18 +0000

Here are a couple of pics before tonight’s game.

Posted in Baseball, Family happenings, Photos Tagged: Baseball, CW Davis Falcons, Flowery Branch

Fun in the snow

Jarrod Skeggs — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:59:21 +0000

The kids have been so excited all afternoon. We went out and looked at some houses this afternoon and they were practically bouncing off the walls. Here is a picture of Britta out playing in the snow. Well, I guess it’s more of a pose than her playing. Anyway, the kids are hoping that school will be closed tomorrow. We’ll see…

Posted in Family happenings

Happy Birthday Grandmama Ellie

Jarrod Skeggs — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:48 +0000

Today we celebrated Ginger’s mother’s birthday. Here is a picture of her with the gift we gave her.

Posted in Family happenings, Parties, Photos, Social gatherings Tagged: birthday

Ginger’s first riding lesson

Jarrod Skeggs — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:36:14 +0000

Most of you know that Brittanie has been taking horse back riding lessons for a couple of years now. So, we leased a horse for Brittanie for a few months with the idea of being able to go and ride several times per week so that she can practice a little bit. Unfortunately, it just didn’t work out where we went enough outside of lessons to feel like we were getting our money’s worth. Well, Ginger loves horses too and has since she was a little girl and with that in mind Brittanie’s instructor suggested that we stop the lease and put that money toward lessons for Ginger. It’s basically a wash, so that’s what we did.

I’ve included a picture from Ginger’s first lesson here. We went a couple of weeks ago and bot her all the equipment she needs like boots, chaps, and a helmet. I’ll post again soon with a picture of her all dressed up and ready to ride.

Posted in Family happenings, Horseback riding, Photos Tagged: Horse Back Riding, Horses, Seldom Rest Stables

Baseball season is underway

Jarrod Skeggs — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:22 +0000

Well, the first week of practice is already behind the C.W. Davis Falcons. As is typically the case, there were plenty of discoveries made this week as it relates to “areas for improvement”. But, that’s what practice is for. All in all, considering the cold weather and windy conditions, the team looked good.

Our season opener is next Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Park in Gainesville. If you aren’t busy, put it on your calendar and come out and support the team.

Stephen is doing well so far. He’s been working out in Left Field for the most part and is having a lot of fun.

Posted in Baseball, Family happenings Tagged: Baseball, CW Davis

Stephen Skeggs makes the team

Jarrod Skeggs — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:25:53 +0000

I’m proud to announce that Stephen Skeggs has earned a position on the C.W. Davis Middle School baseball team. Stephen has worked very hard for many years to become a better baseball player. Leave Stephen some comments of congratulations here or on my Facebook page.

Posted in Baseball

Final C.W. Davis Middle roster to be posted tomorrow

Jarrod Skeggs — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:15:33 +0000

Stephen did really good at tryouts again today. The coaching staff said that they would be posting the final Roster by 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night. You can check back here on the blog or at the Flowery Branch Baseball site for the final news.

Posted in Baseball, Family happenings Tagged: Baseball, Flowery Branch

Stephen Skeggs make 1st cut

Jarrod Skeggs — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:56:03 +0000

Well folks, the baseball season is officially about to get cranked up. This week, the C.W. Davis Middle School baseball program has officially launched. If you know our family, then you know that Stephen has been chomping at the bit to get out on the field and work as hard as he can to make this team. They made the first cut last night and he made that one. According to the coaches, there will be one final tryout today and they will make a final cut. It’s their plan to carry 20 players on the Roster. I know some of you might be thinking, wow, that seems like a lot, but this isn’t intended to be like travel baseball. It’s a feeder program for the High School team so the idea is that if a kid has good talent, let’s get them in the program early so they are playing even better by the time they get to the High School level.

We’re all excited about this opportunity for Stephen and hope that he makes the final cut today. If you wish, you can check back here on the blog tomorrow or Monday at the latest and find out how it went. Or, you can visit the Flowery Branch Baseball site and see the results.

Posted in Baseball, Family happenings