Ballpark Tour & Baseball Game

On Wednesday (two weeks ago), Scott, Austin, Carolyn and I headed out to the Texas Rangers baseball game.  It was a H-O-T day (high of 108!) and so dry.  Scott would joke that it felt like we were sitting/standing in front of a hair dryer - really!  It was a long game and shockingly after the 5th inning, Austin said he was "all done".  We knew that meant he was hot and over it.  To his defense it was hot and such.a.slow.game. . .  felt like it went on forever.  I'm sure the players were tired and miserable and ultimately we lost :( Here are the pictures of that day:

One FANTASTIC thing happened at the game... really before.  We always arrive around 5:15/5:30 so that Austin can walk around/tire out/play baseball in their kids area.  Prior to getting there we walked down to where the pitcher, Derek Holland, was warming up.  Austin yelled out, "STRIKE!!!" right after he threw a ball and Holland turned around to see Austin, chuckled and then the pitching coach gave Austin that ball!  How amazing was that!  Too bad we didn't have it on video! :(  Bummed.  I always have it out, yet didn't expect Austin to scream that and for the Rangers to do this.  I just wish there was a easy way to let the Rangers know how Austin is such a fanatic and that Josh Hamilton is his idol.  He loves that guy! 

Then on the following Monday, I hosted a Ballpark in Arlington tour for the kids (and moms) who are baseball fans.  I purposely scheduled this day because it was NOT a game day at the ballpark and therefore we were going to have access to their locker rooms.  That was NOT the case, however.  We were so bummed.  Austin didn't care, but I knew he'd get excited if we were to show him where his idol, Josh Hamilton, kept his baseball gear.  :-(

Scott and Carolyn came with us and we all had a great, yet HOT, time.  This was Carolyn's first time on the tour so I'm sure she enjoyed being 'behind the scenes'. 

we see a different quote everytime we come.  Low and behold, JOSH HAMILTON writes one daily.  I KNEW we liked him for a reason :-) 

Austin sneaking on and putting their practice helmet on.  shhhh! 

LOVE THIS!  I hope he goes after his dream of being a baseball player