We invited Camille and her girls to go to a Sky Sox game (Local Semi-Pro Baseball team). We were adventurous and walked to the Stadium across the street. The rain clouds rolled in and it started to pour, the game hadn't even started yet. We waited and waited to see if there was a chance for the rain to stop. The girls had fun playing in the water and jumping in rain puddles. After awhile everyone was still unsure if the game was going to be canceled or not so we decided to walk home and enjoy some hot chocolate back home. Later we found out the game was cancelled and that we could trade our tickets for a different game.
Can you tell we look sad in the rain?
The girls didn't let the rain ruin their fun!
We rescheduled our Baseball Adventure on "Kids eat Free" night and as you can see everyone was thrilled to have our 2nd chance to watch the game on a beautiful, clear night.
Sox the Fox-He was a favorite!
I love going to Sports Games and the atmosphere is always so exciting! The Cheers from the Fans, the National Athem (performed by a children's sign language group), Music, Mascots, the Food, the Game, etc. Unfortunaley, Camille and the girls weren't able to stay the whole game but Cassidy and I were able to stay. We're so glad we did because Cassidy was able to get a baseball from our Sky Sox team's batting coach...Rene Lachemann.
We ran into our neighbor Jim and his son Alex and decided to visit with them. They knew the inside scoop of the teams traditions and opportunities to get close to the players. They told us that after each batting inning Coach Lachemann will look for a child to give the baseball to. And every time he gives the ball to a
different child. He has kept this tradition for over 20 years. Amazing!!!! It was the last batting inning of the night and guess what????
He gave it to Cassidy! Coach Lachemann asked Cassidy "You're cheering for our team, right?" Cassidy shook her head yes. Coach Lachemann said, "Then take this ball and get out of here!" (He said this with a serious face and tone of course kiddingly) Cassidy was reluctant to take the ball so I had to encourage her. It was so funny! Then he went into the dugout. I think Cassidy was a little confused while the other children laughed. But once she had that ball in her hands she had a huge smile on her face! She couldn't wait to show Daddy.
Then we found out one of the Major League pitchers that plays for Colorado Rockies,
Ubaldo Jimenez #38 was in the crowd watching the game. Not many people knew this (again inside scoop from our friends). We walked over to him where he was sitting with his family and asked if he could sign Cassidy's special baseball. He was so nice!
Before the game was over Cassidy also had the chance to play on the inflatable playground equipment. Although there was height restrictions for the taller slide Cassidy was determined to go on it. I assured the girl that Cassidy is a little climber star and capable. She let Cassidy try it. Cassidy proved to all of the staff she definitely could do it all by herself! She was so proud of herself and they were happily surprised!
It was an amazing night! We will never forget it!
