October 18, 2018

Gramma's soccer superstar

October 18, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

As the youngest of three boys in a sports-loving—watching and playing—family, Declan has spent many an afternoon, evening, and weekend cheering on Brayden and Camden as they compete on the court, field, track, and more.

The four-year-old finally got a chance to shine on the other side of the stands when Megan signed him up for youth soccer, his first time on a team.

May 02, 2018

Gramma's three MVPs

May 02, 2018/ Lisa Carpenter

Though it seems a mere 37 seconds ago that fall youth sports ended, the spring season is already well underway.

This go 'round, I have three—count 'em, three—footballers out and about on the field.

March 08, 2017

Drafted!

March 08, 2017/ Lisa Carpenter

Springtime means baseball time once again, and Bubby has been drafted to the big leagues! Well, a league with big guys.

AAA youth baseball player

My lefty grandson Bubby, who first showed promise on the field back in his T-ball days, was invited to try out for a local AAA league — and made it!

The difference between AA and...

October 12, 2016

Plaaaay ball... again!

October 12, 2016/ Lisa Carpenter

It's baseball season once again in the desert, and my favorite sluggers — and pitcher, in the case of Bubby — are prepped for play.

brother baseball players

Go get 'em, boys!

Gramma's...

September 17, 2015

Wherein a grandson samples sports and a grandma admits her paranoia

September 17, 2015/ Lisa Carpenter

My oldest grandson, at seven-years-old, has already tried his hand at many sports.

Bubby has mastered swimming. He's progressed from T-ball to baseball. He's sampled soccer and running and basketball and wall climbing. Plus others I've likely forgot (or didn't photograph).

Bubby's latest sporty venture? Flag football!