We came away proving we can beat a top 15 caliber team on any given day having brought our best game, while at the same time none of the wins against nationally ranked or University Athletic Association teams will come easy.

We did not have senior Josh Bruce-Black this past weekend, which hurt us in the 4-6 positions. We'll need him back and the other guys in that part of the lineup playing better for the University Athletic Association Championships.

Aaron played very well in California, going 3-0 against his competition. It would be a continual boost for us if Aaron is able to maintain high level of play and stay mentally tough.

I was totally baffled why my son was alive one day and dead the next.

Things are coming together pretty well. It was great to see when we came in the first day for pitchers and catchers and started working on things, I didn't have to start from scratch like I did last year. The girls picked up right where they left off last year.

Boyfriends have to understand my needs. I shower four times a day.