Phillie Phever

This was the day we'd looked forward to ALL summer.

August 26th.

My dad's birthday....

and run the bases day at the Phillies.

I think Connor asked about it 852 times from the time we got the tickets until it was finally time to go...

To say he was excited would be an understatement.

I sent Craig with the camera and instructions to take a bunch of pictures...and then when he thought he took enough, to take 5 more.

He did.

Connor loved this game.  He kept trying to explain it to me.  I understood once I saw the picture.  It is so right up his alley.

PopPop and Connor.  This is the view from the seats that they had for the season.  Pretty cool.  The big screen is on the top left.

Craig and Connor.

After the game, they waited in line for about 45 minutes to run the bases.  They started outside the stadium, came in through a tunnel, then onto the field.

We weren't sure if Connor would actually run the bases...or if he would get overwhelmed and not want to do it.  Well, he did it. 

As Craig said...He SMOKED the bases.  I was so proud.  They said it was pretty cool to watch him!

Afterwards, they returned to their seats for another picture.

What a cute pair!

When they finally got home, the boys were eager to have everyone home.  (Jackson sooo wanted to go along, but had fun with Mommy at home instead.)

I had made a nice dinner...and the boys and I made a birthday cake for PopPop.  Connor kept asking how old my dad was...66 is a big number.

Happy Birthday PopPop. 

What a day!