All of Jenna's worry was for naught. On Friday night, she was asked to throw out the first pitch for Pink in the Park at Arvest Ballpark. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals wore pink jerseys for the event and auctioned them off to benefit Komen. I'm not sure what the grand tally was but when I left the jerseys totaled over $2000!
Back to Jenna, she and Elaine went out on the field and Elaine held Noah while Jenna threw the ball out. She threw a perfect strike. I videoed it and her Dad was to take a picture. Unfortunately, a man walked in front of Weldon as it was transpiring and he didn't get the shot. On the fortunate side, a local photographer named Eric Molle did capture the after moment and put it on his SmugMug page. I bought the digital version so I could share it. In case you can't tell; the emotion on her face is a mix of relief and joy. She really was nervous about throwing the ball out, even though after practicing, I assured her she has quite the cannon for a 5 ft. ballerina.
Noah was pretty good for the game. We had several friends on hand even though weather didn't cooperate with cold winds and on/off misting rain. I also had to do a live newscast from the game. This is probably my 6th time on TV this year and it was by far my most relaxed. The difference? I had a baseball in my hand. I have to go on the radio in the morning and they're going to be surprised when I show up with ball in hand.
Here's the pic of the smile that won me over 8 years ago.
Back to Jenna, she and Elaine went out on the field and Elaine held Noah while Jenna threw the ball out. She threw a perfect strike. I videoed it and her Dad was to take a picture. Unfortunately, a man walked in front of Weldon as it was transpiring and he didn't get the shot. On the fortunate side, a local photographer named Eric Molle did capture the after moment and put it on his SmugMug page. I bought the digital version so I could share it. In case you can't tell; the emotion on her face is a mix of relief and joy. She really was nervous about throwing the ball out, even though after practicing, I assured her she has quite the cannon for a 5 ft. ballerina.
Noah was pretty good for the game. We had several friends on hand even though weather didn't cooperate with cold winds and on/off misting rain. I also had to do a live newscast from the game. This is probably my 6th time on TV this year and it was by far my most relaxed. The difference? I had a baseball in my hand. I have to go on the radio in the morning and they're going to be surprised when I show up with ball in hand.
Here's the pic of the smile that won me over 8 years ago.
