While texting the head coach last week regarding the memorial patches he had made, he asked me if "little Will" wanted to throw out the 1st pitch on Sunday. Are you kidding, my kid, a ball and throwing? Baseball is in his blood. No hesitation there.
Of course I starting thinking to myself, "What will he wear?" I knew I had Patrick's jersey that Coach Rod had given to me at Bill & Patrick's service. I was thinking in my head how I could make that adult size jersey work on my toddler. I happened to be talking my fab friend Rachel from Golden Shop Talk that night . As I was trying to figure out how Will could wear the jersey without looking like a pillowcase, she offered to make Will a matching tee, in the correct size! My eyes immediately filled up with tears. My mini me in a pint size jersey to match daddy's. Perfection!
When we arrived at the field on Sunday,
I got a baseball and we started "warming up."
He was a little pissed when I told him that was enough warm up pitches and we needed to rest his arm.
I was so nervous Will would 'choke' and not actually throw the ball once we got on the field and all eyes were focused on him.
Who was I kidding? I was completely wrong.
Of course he threw it. Like a champ!
Hopefully I have myself a little future baseball star.
Just not a pitcher, that is too nerve racking.
I know Patrick would be beaming from ear to ear and oh so proud of his boy. I know I am. I love you Will!
Thank you again Coach Rod for the opportunity. It meant the world to me and one day Will is going to cherish this greatly.
But wait, it doesn't stop there. Colin hit a walk off home run to complete the series sweep for the weekend!
Way to go Colin. A perfect ending to a perfect start.
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Oh my goodness... too adorable. Rachel did a fabulous job on the shirt. Im still amazed that Will went out and threw the ball.. definitely has b-ball in his blood because Aidan would have taken it and ran :)
Great story & beautiful pictures to go along with it. What a great memory for you & Will. :)
Rachel makes the best shirts. I love the matching Pepperdine shirt, so cute. Will is going to have great pictures like these to look back on and cherish. He sure looks like he's ready for some Tee ball!!
That shirt is fantastic! Your friend rocks! What a great thing for Will to get to see someday... I wouldn't be surprised if he followed in the family footsteps.. baseball is definitely in the blood! xoxo
Will looks so adorable..what a great memory to have with your son and to honor patrick.
His jersey is perfect! What a great day.
And this is totally random...but I love your earring! They match your wedding ring perfect, which I'm sure was the plan, haha. :)
Kristal~ that's funny that you noticed! They do match my ring. P got them for me after I had Will. <3
Ok I am an emotional wreck...what a proud moment!! Great job Will! <3 you!
I love it! He is just too adorable for words.... great job Will and Colin! Bill and Patrick were most definitely there :)
xoxo
How fun! I'm so glad you were able to do that - for you and Will. You are making some great memories and enjoying life. That's a good thing! The shirt looks perfect and Will looks adorable.
Okay, I love that you immediately started thinking about what he would wear! Fashion first! I adore that shirt!!
And what an awesome day! Will started it and Colin ended it! The Rooney's owned that game!
Go Will!! What a honor to throw the first ball! :O) Love the pictures!
Great pictures of you both on the field, you both look happy!
that is awesome! They were totally with you that day, and i'm sure everyday.
Such charming pictures Erynn and what wonderful happenings for Will to see later! I enjoy so much your thoughts, plans and pictures. Thanks for keeping us updated.
awww...what a great story! Will is so adorable! and Rachel did an awesome job on the shirt!
Will "The Thrill" Rooney looked great in his first start as a pitcher. I won't be suprised to see him on a MLB roster someday!
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