Coming to the end of our DR trip...........

Well...................... this is the last of our trip.....
Its been busy... fun...an eye opening experience in some cases... a great time of making new friends... but mostly just the best time every!!!

Thank you to everyone for they love...prayers and support to make this happen for Patrick!

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Dominican Republic Update

Today was excursion day out to Island Saona. The baseball team and 2 softball teams and all the parents went on a boat trip to the Island, spent the day in the water, had food and then a catamaran trip back to the main land. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun had by all.

After returning to the mainland, we had the post tournament banquet. Good food and awards from the coaches to the players. Patrick was honored as Most Valuable Player!

Patrick I am so proud of you! Way to "Pound the Iron" this week.

Tomorrow is some site seeing and shopping. Then Sunday we fly back to Miami

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Getting ready to head our to Island Saona.............

~Team USA Baseball & Softball~
On the speed boats .... Stopping for some picture taking .... Then off to the Island.

~Beautiful waters & shores~

~Natural Swimming Pool~
We made another stop.....all jumped off the speed boats and went swimming.

Patrick found "Patrick Star"......wonder where SpongeBob is?     LOL

We made it.................. Island Saona

Patrick drinking a coconut!

Baseball dads and coaches eating and having a good time!

The kids found a pufferfish... so they are building a pool to play with it in..................

~Catamaran ride back~
Kids are pooped!

Parents are having fun!
Go Ken!

Uh Oh..........kids couldn't be outdone............ gotta join the fun!

~USA...USA...USA~

~Banquet for Teams USA~
Baseball coaches Jeff Barry & Tony Dress handing out awards......

  .....Patrick receives MVP (most valuable player)!
I'm so proud of him!

~Coach Tony...Ken...Coach Jeff...& Patrick~
4 Awesome guys!

Patrick's MVP award....his Medal....& his bat signed by the team!

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~Last day.....just relaxing~
Patrick Kayaking with a buddy

~Great last day~

~adiós Republic Dominica~

~Hello Miami~

~ Kansas airport ~
Patrick gets his first Starbucks....mocha frappuccino for the ride home!!!

WooHoo..... Kansas McDonald's!
Yep....happy guys!
"real ketchup"....lol

And there you have it my dear family and friends............Our wonderful trip to the Dominican Republic.
I think I finally got caught up with my emails.... my blog... my laundry... and my life!   *Whew*
Now its time to get busy getting ready for school!   OMy... where did my summer go?!?
Okay.... off to tend to a couple more loads of laundry...
You all have a Fantastic Friday!
Hugs...Love & Blessings
.::Tam::.