Tennis Match at Wheeling-Oglebay Tennis Club

Our Burritos  have started playing tennis this  Spring  and they are loving it.  We missed that opportunity last year but we  did practice  hitting the ball although we  didn't know the rules.  This year, when a  friend texted me that Spring  lessons  is opened, we made sure to go and registered them, well at least one of them because the program is only open for 4th graders and up but the  coaches are  nice  and let EJ practice anyway.  They said that he can come to practices but could not  compete in the matches.  He ended up being good at it so  they let him play in the matches.  

Last Sunday (June 5th), was the second time they went  to the matches.  The first time they came,  they only attended 2  practices so they didn't know much, they didn't even learn the  rules yet so it was like  kind of a practice too but they played with two other beginners who obviously know stuff than them but it's okay, it was a learning experience anyway.

This time though, they were excited to play, they were ready.  What they didn't know is that, they won't be playing as a team.  They were teamed up with other kids from the Milli Mulhern Middle School Tennis so they were a bit nervous.

EJ was even teamed up with kids that aren't beginners.  It made us proud that they get to play with big kids and he is not even officially registered to play in the matches but he did great for a newbie.  

He is  tiny compared to other kids but he proved them  that size doesn't really matter, he played like a champ (at least in my eyes,  he did).

He is partnered with  one of Rylie's  classmates who started tennis last year and they won the match.

Rylie did not get picked to play in the first rounds of match ups but she did play in the second and third rounds.  On her first match, she was teamed up with a boy from the Milli Mulhern and she was bummed as she doesn't know him bu-t she did great just like his brother did.  They also won the match up.  

The weather  threatened to rain that day so they decided to do the matches on the Bubble court.  I was sweating because I dressed for some windy atmosphere and it ended up being inside the Bubble and it was hot there.  

She was partnered with this boy who was very timid and  quiet so  there was no chemistry between them lol.  They played without talking to each other which was kind of awkward but they played well so it was okay I guess.  

The coaches talked to us and  and said that  the Burritos have a very good future with tennis because they are very good at it.  They are hoping that they would stick to it which I assured them that the kids would because they love it.  

EJ was partnered with this big kid from the other team and he played like he's been playing for a food amount of time.  It was nice to see.  They were tied to the other team  when they ran out of time.

Rylie's  last game  was  with one of the girls that just like EJ, she wasn't also officially registered to play in the match but   she's also good at it so she  was able to play.

They also won this match which was  awesome.

Over all, they  were really impressive with their  performances in Wheeling.

These four are great friends and  they are very happy that they get to  play tennis together especially now that school is off.  

The team from our city is small compared to the team from Wheeling.

These four are the newbies from the WEirton team or Baseline Bandits but I think that they did great.  

Here's a group picture  of all the participants including the coaches  from our city and the Wheeling-Oglebay Tennis Club.

With her BFF.

They will have one more  match  this Sunday but  it will be here in our city.  The other team would come here to play with them.  After the pictorials, there was a pizza party where everyone gathered up and enjoyed the  food and drinks.

There was also raffle draws with prizes and  the awarding of certificates after wards.

I am so glad that both of them did so well and that they love playing tennis.

The advantage of them playing tennis is that they get to teach us the rules so now we can all play and keep scores.  Mind you, they are very competitive and they always wore us out  every game we played lol.  Our energy is no match to their level of energy, ours run out fast but it is always a great bonding for the whole family.

How to Organize a Kids Birthday Party without Too Much Stress

Kids’ parties can be fun, but if you don’t get to grips with the organizational aspect of things, they can also be a huge headache. Lots of parents opt to have their child’s birthday at a party venue, but this is expensive and as long as you plan the details, there is no reason why you can’t do the hard work yourself, especially if you book the Fun Crew USA to give you a helping hand. So what do you need to think about?

Check for Date Clashes

Before you make any arrangements for your party, check to make sure the day does not clash with anyone else’s party or a public holiday. If you don’t do this, you could belatedly realize your child’s birthday is scuppered by everyone’s Mother’s Day plans.

Choose a Party Theme

Great parties have a theme. This could be anything you like, but it is best to pick a theme that ties in with what your child loves. For example, little girls are often keen to have princess or fairy-themed parties whereas boys are more likely to want a dinosaur or bugs party. If your child has lots of interests, talk it over with them first to see if they have any ideas or preferences. That way there won’t be any huge disappointment on the day.

Shop for Party Goods Online

Shopping for party food, decorations, and party favors is a time consuming process. One way to save time (and therefore stress) is to do all of your shopping online. You can pick up everything you need from online stores or auction sites such as eBay. This will save you time and money. However, do remember to allow plenty of time for delivery, in case goods are late.

Plan Lots of Games

Kids love to play games. Even simple games like ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ go down a treat with pre-school kids. Very young children don’t need organized games, as they are too young to appreciate them, but 4 year olds and above will appreciate a few games. In general, the older the kids are, the more complex the games can be. Just remember to have more games planned than you think you will need, as games don’t always last as long as you expect them to.

Ask for Help

It is sensible to engage some helpers when planning a children’s party. The younger the kids are, the more help you will need. For very young children, ask some of the parents to stay, but if the kids are older, try and persuade older siblings to help out or ask a few of your family or friends to come over to give a helping hand. You can always offer to cook dinner for them as a thank-you gesture.

Finally, never organize a party without having a back-up plan in place, just in case the weather turns nasty or half the guests are struck down with a tummy bug.