We got to go up to see a Mariners game this last weekend. Reminded me of going to Giants games when I was younger, and, of course, Chris was wishing he was watching the Twins! (Go Twins!!!). I suppose second to the Twins, our loyalties are with the Mariners, so we enjoyed watching them play the Rays. Of course, we did manage to hit a late, slow game that even went into extra innings after 11pm. (We did leave in the 10th, and they ended up losing by 1) We were able to go to the game with Chris' cousin, Blake. Stephanie had to work :(
We enjoyed staying at their new home again, and seeing all the hard work they had been putting into making it home!
We enjoyed staying at their new home again, and seeing all the hard work they had been putting into making it home!
The best story of the night happened when we arrived early, hoping to try and snag a ball during batting practice. There were lots of eager young boys yelling at the coach out on the the field to toss up one of the balls. At one point he came in our direction, so I waved Benjamin's arms, hoping to attract a ball our way. Beth, though, was one of the only little girls there, and she must have caught his eye. He came over and said that if he tossed it up, we would have to give it to the little girl (Beth). We agreed of course, and he tossed it to Chris. We handed it to Bethany who did not really know what had just happened. Ben grabbed it from her, and before we knew it, tossed it back to the coach on the field. After all, as far as Ben knew, the guy was initiating a game of catch right? We laughed, but the coach didn't think it was very funny. He did toss it back up, but not before giving us a lecture that we were supposed to give it to the little girl. He did not get the humor in the situation. Oh well, we got a ball. We stuck that ball in our bag pretty quick though. Didn't think the rest of the "eager-for-a-ball" crowd would think it was funny if Ben threw it back again ;)
"Let's play ball!"
It poured on our way into the stadium, so we were a bit cold and wet. They did open the roof right before the game began though, as the weather had just cleared. Our cold girl (takes after her mommy) had to snuggle in Daddy's jacket to keep warm. Ben on the other hand, had dried off in about 10 minutes just by wiggling.....lots.
Thanks for having us Blake and Stephanie!
