Cardinals Game 2

Our seats for Game 2 was on the other side of the stadium for the 1st base side.

 It was also a later game, so we were not as hot! Atmosphere was still great and we had a blast enjoying the game.

Cardinals Game One

Happy 4th of July! What better way than to celebrate freedom with a baseball game.
We arrived into St. Louis this morning and were able to freshen up before the game!

Our hotel is rather close to the arch and the ballpark so we enjoyed the walk with fans.

June Sports Camps

To pass the days and stay in shape while meeting kids in the area we signed Lucien up for several camps put on by the school district. 

First came: Football 3 days of drills and plays. The final day a tournament which his team won. 

Next Camp: Baseball... Great time!

Final Camp: Basketball, 4 full days of drills and games. 

All Stars 2017

Lucien's participation in All-Stars got cut short due to his arm pain. We still sponsored the team and went to support and watch them play tournaments. 

Astros Game

We were given Astros tickets by a family member who could not attend. We dropped off Major to stay with GGma while we went to the game and had a blast. They were playing the Angels and the Astros loved to hate on Albert Pujols. We simply enjoy baseball. 

During the game an Angels player Andrelton Simmons tossed a foul ball to a little boy in front of us. His buddy was crushed. The next inning while warming up Albert Pujols was on deck. People in the stands began to heckle him. A foul ball bounced back his way and he waved off the bat boy who came to pick it up. He instead tossed it to the other little boy in front of us. They are now his biggest fans. The game goes on and although the Astros are losing we are having a good time. The wave gets going, Orbit comes by, it happens to be StarWars night and it is just good game fun. 

A bit later the dugout manager comes to the side of the dugout and begins to toss balls into the stands. The little kids in front of us get one again. The dad suggests he give it to the kid behind them, that being Lucien. Now the story goes that the kid got the ball from Pujols mixed up with the other ball. Either way we had a great time and Lucien came home with wonderful memories and a baseball from the game.

2nd Place

The season ended and the Phillies earned their 2nd place trophy. 

End of a Season

The baseball season ended with Lucien's baseball team earning a 2nd place finish. This was a difficult season. Lucien hurt his elbow and had to sit out to heal. He then played with the opposite arm until recovered. He made a few good hits after returning and made some great plays at 1st base by stretching to catch balls and being ready for 3rd strike dropped balls.

Baseball Workout

For several years now we have given Lucien lessons for baseball with coaches who understand the mechanics of baseball to improve a player. Lucien appreciates the attention, and shared knowledge to detail Coach Trev gives him. 

Day 7: St. Louis

We got into St. Louis late yesterday, so when went to lunch we got to see downtown!

It was neat to go over the Mississippi river. 

Seeing the arch in person was great!

We went to lunch at Hodak's and had some yummy chicken. 

As we were leaving the restaurant it began to rain, then pour then hail. We pulled over twice to take cover!!

We headed out for the game and found out parking was a breeze as was traffic!

These statues show great ball players from St. Louis.

I was able to get a picture taken with Christian Friedrich a pitcher from the Padres. I was wearing my Padres shirt from my spring baseball season. 

The game got postponed due to storms heading to St. Louis. We again drove threw rain, wind and hail back to the hotel.