UCO

Joe played his last 2 years of baseball for UCO.  The coach, Coach Simmons, retired this year.  The first plan was to attend his last home game, but it got rained out.

Because of the rain out (or not), there was reception in his honor at Rocky's Music Hall in Bricktown.  Every team that Simmons coached was invited.  (he has coached there for 20 years!)

There was such a good turnout!

Joe got to see many of his teammates.  These boys practically lived together for 6 months (if not longer) out of the school year, so getting back together is always a good time.  And there are always good stories to be heard!  :)

(Coach Simmons is in the black shirt)

I have met some of these players, but mainly "heard" about the rest.  So it was so fun to put a face with a funny story.  One player we have kept in contact with is Dusty Jones...and his wife Jennifer, of course.  We officially met at our wedding-then attended their wedding that same year.  And their son, Cooper, is just two weeks younger than Ainsley.  I was glad we got to spend some time with them!

We had such a great time and caught up with some great friends.  We will definitely have to do more!