Monday, July 14, 2008

Baseball Adventures

A few weeks ago, Kurt's employer put together a work outing to the Diamonback's game. It was nicely organized and was a great effort to get people out. The kids loved the atmosphere and had a blast naming everything that they could spot around the stadium. One of the first things was this D-Backs car that was right in front of where we were sitting. Carter is on the far left, Westin (a friend) is in the middle and his sister Aubrey right next to him.

The guys were most excited about the giant foot long plus sized hot dogs they were going to eat. The girls were most excited to talk and catch up. While it was fun to get out, I found it hard to really get into the game and follow what was going on while keeping the aisle nazi from yelling at the kids for not being in their seats. They did pretty well for being contained to a 2 foot space for a few hours. They later hit the kids play area at the stadium. I had no idea but apparently there are two places to take the kids to let them do whatever they want in a closed in play structure area.

Hudson was higly stimulated and fought his sleepiness. Can you imagine trying to sleep in a baseball stadium? Anyway, he wasn't unpleasant but we could tell he was wired.

In the end, I think the D-Backs lost. I guess our group effort of eating, chit chatting and disciplining was not what they needed most. Oh well.

1 comment:

Shay(zam) said...

Next time you go, invite my husband. he is willing to watch any baseball game with an intensity that defies all parenting, socializing, or nutritional distractions. he will lead your team to victory, I'm sure of it!
Or....how 'bout this? The guys can take the kiddos to a game and we'll stay home and share a bottle of wine and pretend that we don't know what it's like to chase a toddler around the house in order to wipe their little poopy heinies.