First Game

Sunday night we took Matthew to his first professional baseball game (it is odd to Jason that both children's first games were minor league games - we rarely go to minor league games!). The Round Rock Express were playing the Omaha Royals, and it was Fan Appreciation Night! Before the game, they had bouncers, a train, and horse rides for the kids! It was great! Nicholas had a blast! Right before the game we headed inside. We immediately walked over to where the Royals players were warming up - and we were SO CLOSE to Alex Gordon! So cool! Also ride in front of us was Kila Ka'aihue (Jason predicts he will play 1st base for the Royals next year). Kila was extremely friendly, giving Nicholas a ball and complimenting him on his Royals gear. Nicholas & I headed over to the Royals' dugout and talked to Tommy Gregg , batting coach for the Royals. So cool! He talked to us about our Royals shirts, etc. and we told him we recently moved... he was SO FRIENDLY and told us we'd be the only ones cheering for him. I didn't believe it. He was so right. It was SILENT each and every time a Royals player did something positive! Wow! I felt bad cheering for the Royals! Matthew was hot, Nicholas was whiny. We made it (barely) through 3 innings before heading to the kids' play area. After managing another half hour or so, we headed home. WAY before the fireworks (actually we heard the fireworks from home... and WE were already in bed!).
It may not have turned out JUST like we planned, but a fun night was had by all. Enjoy our pictures!