As much as Derek has been so excited to play baseball with Drew, I've been dying to get my guy on the tennis courts in our neighborhood!
Fun fact of the day: I first held a tennis racket when it was barely bigger than me and began lessons shortly after. I played forever and went on to be co-captain of my high school team senior year. I was USTA ranked in high school and even won the intramural tournament in college my freshman year. It was my chosen sport and I loved it.
So, as soon as the weather was nice and we had an evening without plans, we hit the courts. Thankfully, my mom found this picture of me at my first set of lessons around the same age as Drew. Fun, right?! And don't judge, mustard pants were all the rage in the 80's.
I've definitely lost my game and the belly gets in the way of my swing, but at Drew's age it's just about hitting the ball over and over and over with two hands. He's a lefty so it was a bit backwards for me, but I was giddy with smiles at the thought of having courts so close during his childhood. And the best part right now? He freaking LOVES collecting the balls. I'll enjoy that phase as long as I can.
I have the cutest ball boy.
Awwwww that pic of you as a kiddo is adorable :) So fun to get to share your sport with your little.
ReplyDeleteI love tennis too! I was never that good but always thought it was fun. Haven't played in years but love the game. I love that you got to share this with Drew! Such a fun moment!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that picture of you from 1984! And tennis is such a great sport. Too bad I suck at it.
ReplyDeleteNote to self: Do not attempt to play tennis around Sarah! lol! How cute are these photos of the two of you!
ReplyDeleteI hope Xavier and I can share some activities together. I will have to change from softball to baseball :) But I am thinking cheerleading is out :( lol!
I can't wait to teach my daughter tennis! I started in high school and played on my HS team. I definitely was not ranked or even good but I loved it and I hope Elin will, too!
ReplyDeleteThe pics of both of you young tennis stars! Too cute :)) I keep thinking I want to take Mace to the courts! He LOVES hitting baseballs off a tee, so maybe he'd like to swing at tennis balls too?? I love tennis......I really hope Mace gets into it. These pictures are great--and you look phenom!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I can't wait to get my son on the tennis court - I bet he'll love chasing balls too!
ReplyDeleteThese are such precious photos!!!
ReplyDeleteI love tennis too, and hope at least one if my kids wants to play. I was on the team in high school, but played doubles because I wasn't that great. I still think it's one of the most enjoyable exercises though! Love the throwback photo of you, and Drew looks so cute holding a racket!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how to play tennis, but I always thought it would be fun to learn! How freaking cute are you two (three!) on the court together?! I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to play tennis, just never coordinated enough! And that is what cute little ball boy! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of you at Drew's age - LOVE IT!! The sunnies match the pants. Yes.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how cute is this!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!!!
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