Saturday
I woke up Saturday, showered and scurried off to get to Quinton’s soccer game. Four year olds playing soccer is quite the sight! Many would get distracted, stop and just chat midfield. Some had to be coaxed into playing by promising candy. And some would kick the ball and eventually score in their own goal, only to be high-fived by their little teammates. Quinton played goalie, and we started to pack up our chairs. He came running off the field and stop me. “Aunt Dayna you aren’t leaving are you? Aunt Dayna don’t go.” Talk about melting. I immediately sat my chair back up and began cheering again until it was time to make a tunnel for all the kids at the end of the game.
Then came Harold’s game. Harold has graduated to coach pitch baseball now. And the games really are pretty entertaining. The kids know what they are doing, are beginning to learn to hit and field. Harold is one of the big guys on the team and already is getting to be known to have a heavy bat! Ryan and I are going to go to his next game Good Friday at the baseball fields at the creative playground. Harold’s team is maroon and they are called the Diamondbacks if you feel like coming out for a little Friday night game :o)
After Harold’s game it was time for Wesley’s birthday celebration to begin! Uncle Ryan had already made it out to the Ballpark and was waiting on us. Our group consumed quite a few hot dogs, nachos, and several Sprites! The kids all even got to go play in the kids area for a while and get their picture taken with Ranger Captain. And even though it was only an exhibition game, most of the big name players played for the first half of the game! After the game we all headed over to Trisha and Matt’s for dinner. Wesley caught a little nap between all the action. Trisha’s friend Tammy had made a brisket in her crock pot! It was wonderfully moist, and flavorful! I insisted she send me the recipe. The meat just fell apart it was so tender. Poor Ryan stuck with his lent sacrifice and didn’t try it. Ryan and I got Wesley a Sit and Spin for his birthday. As all the adults discussed the fun we all had on the sit and spin, someone decided they need to make an adult version (I think Marshall, Tammy and Trisha all tied for the idea). The loads of fun of making yourself go round and round, faster and faster. The box says it helps hand to eye coordination…maybe I could get Wii Fit credits if I did it…anywho, I digress. Presents and cupcakes later, we headed home.
I woke up Saturday, showered and scurried off to get to Quinton’s soccer game. Four year olds playing soccer is quite the sight! Many would get distracted, stop and just chat midfield. Some had to be coaxed into playing by promising candy. And some would kick the ball and eventually score in their own goal, only to be high-fived by their little teammates. Quinton played goalie, and we started to pack up our chairs. He came running off the field and stop me. “Aunt Dayna you aren’t leaving are you? Aunt Dayna don’t go.” Talk about melting. I immediately sat my chair back up and began cheering again until it was time to make a tunnel for all the kids at the end of the game.
Then came Harold’s game. Harold has graduated to coach pitch baseball now. And the games really are pretty entertaining. The kids know what they are doing, are beginning to learn to hit and field. Harold is one of the big guys on the team and already is getting to be known to have a heavy bat! Ryan and I are going to go to his next game Good Friday at the baseball fields at the creative playground. Harold’s team is maroon and they are called the Diamondbacks if you feel like coming out for a little Friday night game :o)
After Harold’s game it was time for Wesley’s birthday celebration to begin! Uncle Ryan had already made it out to the Ballpark and was waiting on us. Our group consumed quite a few hot dogs, nachos, and several Sprites! The kids all even got to go play in the kids area for a while and get their picture taken with Ranger Captain. And even though it was only an exhibition game, most of the big name players played for the first half of the game! After the game we all headed over to Trisha and Matt’s for dinner. Wesley caught a little nap between all the action. Trisha’s friend Tammy had made a brisket in her crock pot! It was wonderfully moist, and flavorful! I insisted she send me the recipe. The meat just fell apart it was so tender. Poor Ryan stuck with his lent sacrifice and didn’t try it. Ryan and I got Wesley a Sit and Spin for his birthday. As all the adults discussed the fun we all had on the sit and spin, someone decided they need to make an adult version (I think Marshall, Tammy and Trisha all tied for the idea). The loads of fun of making yourself go round and round, faster and faster. The box says it helps hand to eye coordination…maybe I could get Wii Fit credits if I did it…anywho, I digress. Presents and cupcakes later, we headed home.
Sunday
Sunday was mostly a lazy day. So miserably cold! After church we headed to Central Market and bought several things…among them gnocchi. We’ve had gnocchi at restaurants, but never made it at home. We made a red bell pepper cream sauce to go over them for dinner Sunday night. Really pretty good. Not nearly as good as the fresh we’ve had out, but definitely would have them again. Sunday night Ryan mixed up sugar cookies (see previous post) and we got our stuff together for Monday morning.
Sunday was mostly a lazy day. So miserably cold! After church we headed to Central Market and bought several things…among them gnocchi. We’ve had gnocchi at restaurants, but never made it at home. We made a red bell pepper cream sauce to go over them for dinner Sunday night. Really pretty good. Not nearly as good as the fresh we’ve had out, but definitely would have them again. Sunday night Ryan mixed up sugar cookies (see previous post) and we got our stuff together for Monday morning.
Monday
We woke up at 7:30 Monday, really not wanting to get out of bed. Finally did, got packed up and headed for the ballpark! We got there just after 9:00 and parked right next to Deron, Storm and a few others we know. Talk about a cold wind. We popped the hatchback of the Nissan and I sat in the back. Out of the wind, it was really quite nice! I walked over to the gift shop and exchanged the medium sized shirt Ryan had bought me. I mean, it wouldn’t even fit over my head. What is up with shirt sizes nowadays. Everything is skin tight! Anywho, I exchanged it for a good old fashioned t-shirt. The ladies shirt I took back was $30, new one was $22 and also purchased Ryan a pair of $15 sunglasses. The checker insisted I owed her $31.50 after my discount…two managers and several apologies later, I gave them $1.45 and walked out with my new items. Back at the tailgate, Deron had finished cooking the German Sausage and the patio steaks were on the grill. Ryan and I decided to go catch a bit of batting practice before we ate. We thought it was chilly in the parking lot….well, in the ballpark in the shade…YIKES!!!! It was freezing! We watched maybe fifteen minutes then scurried back out to the sun. The patio steaks were just about done. Or as Deron called them, “Meat Lollipops.” They were absolutely wonderful! He gets them at the Country Meat Market over off of Lancaster and 820 (by Matt’s old fire station). He said they are only 99 cents, come wrapped in bacon and fully seasoned. What a bargain! Truly a tasty treat! After our “meat lollipops” and a few cookies, it was time to head into the game. People everywhere. Such chaos, but also quite exciting. It was electric. You could feel everyone so excited and in a good mood regardless of the cold. We got to our seats and were extremely pleased with our purchase. The new seats are behind home plate (if you took the first base line and kept going straight, our seats are right down that line). We could see everything so well. I got teary eyed when they welcomed former President George W Bush home. The star spangled banner was played by the military band, and the fly over happened during the word “rockets”…you couldn't hear anything for the next two lines of the song…and the giant flag was spread across the entire outfield. It was beautiful. They released what seemed to be a thousand red, white and blue balloons and they all whipped and whirled around for almost ten minutes before most of them made their way off into the air. The players were wearing their brand new red jerseys and red hats. They looked extremely sharp! As they ran out on the field, they started playing “Backroads” by Brandon Rhyder! Ryan and I were so excited! That’s huge! A little later we text messaged our friend Bobby and found out Brandon was there too and was excited as well! How fun is that. Then the game started. And what an awesome, exciting game too! 9-1 win on Opening Day. Couldn’t beat it! We had a fantastic time. We didn’t stick around for the Roger Creager concert afterward…just too cold, but I hope plenty did. Anywho, I’ve been on an emotional high all day after yesterday…and singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” too…can’t wait to go back Thursday for my work’s lunch lotto!!!
We woke up at 7:30 Monday, really not wanting to get out of bed. Finally did, got packed up and headed for the ballpark! We got there just after 9:00 and parked right next to Deron, Storm and a few others we know. Talk about a cold wind. We popped the hatchback of the Nissan and I sat in the back. Out of the wind, it was really quite nice! I walked over to the gift shop and exchanged the medium sized shirt Ryan had bought me. I mean, it wouldn’t even fit over my head. What is up with shirt sizes nowadays. Everything is skin tight! Anywho, I exchanged it for a good old fashioned t-shirt. The ladies shirt I took back was $30, new one was $22 and also purchased Ryan a pair of $15 sunglasses. The checker insisted I owed her $31.50 after my discount…two managers and several apologies later, I gave them $1.45 and walked out with my new items. Back at the tailgate, Deron had finished cooking the German Sausage and the patio steaks were on the grill. Ryan and I decided to go catch a bit of batting practice before we ate. We thought it was chilly in the parking lot….well, in the ballpark in the shade…YIKES!!!! It was freezing! We watched maybe fifteen minutes then scurried back out to the sun. The patio steaks were just about done. Or as Deron called them, “Meat Lollipops.” They were absolutely wonderful! He gets them at the Country Meat Market over off of Lancaster and 820 (by Matt’s old fire station). He said they are only 99 cents, come wrapped in bacon and fully seasoned. What a bargain! Truly a tasty treat! After our “meat lollipops” and a few cookies, it was time to head into the game. People everywhere. Such chaos, but also quite exciting. It was electric. You could feel everyone so excited and in a good mood regardless of the cold. We got to our seats and were extremely pleased with our purchase. The new seats are behind home plate (if you took the first base line and kept going straight, our seats are right down that line). We could see everything so well. I got teary eyed when they welcomed former President George W Bush home. The star spangled banner was played by the military band, and the fly over happened during the word “rockets”…you couldn't hear anything for the next two lines of the song…and the giant flag was spread across the entire outfield. It was beautiful. They released what seemed to be a thousand red, white and blue balloons and they all whipped and whirled around for almost ten minutes before most of them made their way off into the air. The players were wearing their brand new red jerseys and red hats. They looked extremely sharp! As they ran out on the field, they started playing “Backroads” by Brandon Rhyder! Ryan and I were so excited! That’s huge! A little later we text messaged our friend Bobby and found out Brandon was there too and was excited as well! How fun is that. Then the game started. And what an awesome, exciting game too! 9-1 win on Opening Day. Couldn’t beat it! We had a fantastic time. We didn’t stick around for the Roger Creager concert afterward…just too cold, but I hope plenty did. Anywho, I’ve been on an emotional high all day after yesterday…and singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” too…can’t wait to go back Thursday for my work’s lunch lotto!!!
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