Field of Dreams

Last weekend I got a text from a friend asking if wanted to go to a ball game over the weekend. Since it has been ridiculously not-even-like-summer nice here and there was nothing going on, we drove out and met Kim for a Sunday afternoon game.

We had a great time sitting on the outfield berm and playing, watching the baseball guys. Parker would sit for an entire game. Payton is not so interested. They did really well and made it through the 5th inning when we decided not to push our luck and wander around the park and make our way out.

On the way out, we got to the bullpen and Kim and Parker walked down to the fence and were talking to some of the guys from the Sacramento River Cats. One of the pitchers of them team was down there and he got up, dug around in his bag, and handed Parker a baseball through the fence. Parker has shown everyone he can think of, taken it to school to show off, and slept with it. Thanks guys - you made his month!

And to carry on with his baseball theme, at lunch yesterday, he was totally quiet. He ate his cheeseburger and watch the little league world series on the t.v. up on the wall. He was happy as can be. I'm seeing some t-ball in my future next summer. :)

Baseball!

When your work says that you can flash your badge at TD Ameritrade Park and go watch the Creighton Baseball game for free, you go. It was cold for late April but we bundled up and headed to the park. I'd never been to the new ballpark before and it's beautiful. Payton's main goal was to eat a hot dog. Parker's main goal was to watch the baseball guys.

In a couple weeks we will be going to another baseball game with our friends from respite care. So excited!


And....watch this video. It's amazing. For every mom who's had a struggle with their little one. It's worth the watch.

Play Ball!

We went to our very first ever baseball game Friday night. It was a night for Respite at Werner Park and we were going! Kristin, Sydney and Ava went with us.

                                                Payton's first ballpark hotdog! Yum!

                                      Payton checking out the park as they finish getting the field ready.

 Sydney and Parker watching the guys in outfield warm up. When they laid down on the ground to stretch, he yelled "oh no!" He thought they fell down. He was very interested in the ball they were throwing.

 All 4 of our little people. Our seats were a few rows in front of where they're standing, on the first base line.

 After a while they got antsy in the stands so we went to sit on the grassy hill in the outfield. They all split a treat - our first cotton candy experience.

 We told them all to lay together in the grass. I don't think Parker knew we wanted him to look at us for a picture. 

 Right after we sat down in the outfield, someone hit a homerun and it literally landed right next to us. Parker was in heaven. He played ball all night with the girls. As you can see, he's got a pretty good pitcher stance for being a little runt.

The ball game was awesome! I'm so hoping to be able to go back this summer for another game. Thank you Respite Care for another chance to try something new with them. It was a huge success! And thanks Kristin, Ava and Sydney for coming along to help man them, hot dogs, and the cotton candy.