Willie’s Facebook Status regarding Jordan’s game May 7th
10 May 2010 1 Comment
in Blessings, Jordan, Sports, Uncategorized
So, for those of of you that know my Jordan… At his baseball game Friday night, Jordan played his first game without his walker. The entire game with no assistance. He batted (coach pitch) by himself, rounded the bases by himself, played the field by himself, actually went toward ground balls, played catcher. All by himself with no assistance. At all. It was very cool to see!!
Mariners vs. Yankees 8-15-09
17 Aug 2009 Leave a Comment
in Family Outings, friends, Sports, Starlight
Well, they couldn’t pull out a win for us but it sure was an experience to attend a Yankees game at Safeco Field! Once again, thanks to Starlight Children’s Foundation, we got to take the family to the ballpark for a super fun game. And this time, the Johnson family got to join us.
The beautiful, Safeco Field
Monopoly money rains down onto the field and into the dugouts when "Pay-Rod" (aka Alex Rodriguez) returns to Seattle.
This was the first game at Safeco in 10 years which featured former teammates Ken Griffey, Jr. and Alex Rodriguez. The phenoms played together for the M’s for the better part of 5 seasons (1995-1999).
What has caused all this Yankee commotion?
That's right, Jordan!
Griffey!
Griffey!
Griffey!
Rally caps and cotton candy!
And this is what it looks like when Griffey strikes out...
Oh well, we had a ton of fun anyway!
Mommy and Bekah
Keith and Kim Johnson
The Bodger Girls
Jordan’s upcoming baseball game
17 May 2009 2 Comments
The schedule is kind of getting rolled out a few games at a time this year (UGH!).
His next game is Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00pm – Alderwood Boys and Girls Club.
Jordan’s 1st baseball game – 2009
18 Apr 2009 Leave a Comment
Challenger baseball is the best thing to ever happen to kids’ ball if you ask me. And, if I had my way, every single person would come out and watch at least one game in their lifetime. Challenger ball is pure and simple, joyful baseball. You see, these kids wouldn’t play ball if it weren’t for Little League’s Challenger Division. In fact, just tonight, a 15 year old kid suited up in a uniform for the first time in his LIFE and came to the baseball field to slug a couple excellent hits into left field. It nearly brought tears to his mother’s eyes. Or, consider the kid with a walker – uh, Jordan – who hits a ball pitched to him and runs the bases before valiantly crossing home plate a few batters later. Or, the number of kids with Down Syndrome or many other syndromes who are unable to keep up with the level of ball their same-age peers play. And one of my favorite? The completely blind child who uses a specially adapted ball – it beeps – is able to make contact with that ball when it is pitched to him at which time he is guided around the base paths by a sighted helper. These kids are truly inspirational.
All ages play, all kids hit in each inning, the score doesn’t matter (after all, since everyone hits each inning it just comes down to the number of players a team has as to how many cross home to score!), and competition is out the window. Brain tumor survivors, heart surgery recipients, sight impairments, cognitive delays, physical disabilities, it doesn’t matter. Truly, everyone is accepted at whatever their ability. Thanks, Little League.
Jordan is all warmed up and ready for his 1st game of the season. Go Admirals!
Hitting without the aid of the tee - a fairly new skill for Jordan. So proud of him, even if he did just want to be home watching "Bolt"!
Good game, everyone!
It’s very cool to start out the season playing the Pacific Pirates, because they are our ‘parent’ team. It was from this team that our own Alderwood Admirals got its birth. Just a few years ago, these teams were one and the league was just starting up in our area. In the last 5 years though, so many kids have come out to play that additional teams are being formed each year. What fun for all! And Willie even assistant coaches – except for tonight when he stepped into the shoes of the main coach who couldn’t make it. It’s truly a family affair.
Volleyball for Ashley
18 Apr 2009 1 Comment
Ashley started volleyball this year and we’re so proud of her. There are a number of girls on her team she has known for many years and the coaches are college gals who also help with the Middle school girls at church. This was the first game I got to see due to scheduling conflicts with the other kids last week, and it was so great to see her in action!
Team Intensity
Ashley gets ready
GO TEAM!
After this, the 7th grade girls from church loaded up and headed to one of the leader’s houses for an overnighter. What a fun life!
Let Challenger Baseball Begin!
28 Mar 2009 Leave a Comment
Jordan’s 5th year of Challenger Baseball commenced Thursday night following a rain-out Wednesday night. It was 50 degrees and not at all warm, but the kids survived almost an hour of practice out on the field.
Warming up with some catch
Too cute!
"Coaches" meeting - they are actually talking about golf!
After some fielding practice, the kids got what they really wanted: Batting time!
"All good hitters practice with the tee", Coach Jeff reminds the players
Good practice, Admirals!
Jordan playing ball – ‘back in the day’
09 Mar 2009 Leave a Comment
I’m importing a whole bunch of video from camcorder tapes onto the iMac. There are a few cute ones that may turn into short videos, though it is time consuming so we’ll see how many of them become finished products. Here’s one that did: Jordan playing Challenger baseball 3 years ago…
Special Olympics: Bowling Pizza Party
11 Nov 2008 1 Comment
in Jordan, Sports Tags: Special Olympics
How exciting can a pizza and cake party be when you don’t eat anything by mouth?! Guess it depends on whether or not trophies are involved!
Jordan shows off his trophy and medal with Coach Jessica
Jordan’s season-end bowling party was this afternoon and it was a blast. If putting video on here were easier, I’d do it, because it was priceless. Following the non-exciting dinner of Alfy’s Pizza, Jordan’s name was the first to be called for awards. He left our table in the corner of the room and walked up to the front of the room all by himself. He used tables as hand holds part of the way, but mostly he just walked all by himself. Once he received his trophy, he turned around to all those clapping and cheering for him and raised his trophy in the air, all smiles. He then gave high fives and came and took his seat once again.
North Puget Sound Special Olympics
Jordan Bodger
Bowling 2008
He is so proud. He wore his medal all day yesterday at school, and figured he’d better wear it to the party today as well. Too cute! Can’t wait for basketball to start in 3 weeks!
Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
09 Nov 2008 Leave a Comment
Jordan had a blast participating in the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Sunday. It was the most back to back bowling he’s ever done (other than on Wii!), and he was very tired at the end and watched 1st place slip out of his hands by 12 points. Competitive as he is, hewas getting very discouraged. Having Dad show up in the 7th frame was just what he needed to push through to the end. We’re so proud of him! His first Special Olympics event, but not his last!
Jordan uses the ramp with his Buddy
Success! His first and only spare in 3 games.
Sporting Firsts for Bekah and Jordan
14 Sep 2008 Leave a Comment
Bekah had her first day of gymnastics on Tuesday, 9/9, and she had a BLAST! Her home school friends Carolina, Genna, and Sadie are in her class which makes it that much better. Her first question when she finished was “When is my next gymnastics?!”
You’d think Genna & Bekah were the only kids in class, not 2 of about 14! Gotta be first!
My name is Bekah
Following floor and beam, the girls went and worked on the bars (Bekah is one of two girls on bars – on left)
Jordan then began his ‘career’ with Special Olympics later that day at the local bowling alley. There were 3 other young boys on his lane and it was so fun! The kids are great, of varying ages, and very nice. The only bummer is that Jordan is so used to 1) playing with the bumpers up and 2) playing Wii bowling, that it was a bit disappointing for him when he kept getting zeros – oh well. We have lots of time (each Tuesday) to practice until the tournament the 9th of Nov.
It wasn’t until the 8th frame that we finally got a ramp and Jordan could bowl more independently.
Another gutter ball…
