Coles First Cardinals Game

We had never taken Cole to a Cardinals game because we were aftraid until this point, he wouldn't sit long enough to watch the game. This year, when Dans mom had Bank of America Tickets again, we decided to go. It was so much fun. The game wasn't until 6:15, but if you got down there at 2:15, you could get autographs and pictures with 2 players, tour the dugout and then get to take pics of all the players. So, we decided that would be fun, but a little nervous going down 4 hours before the game in 98 degree heat, then sitting through 9 innings with a 3 year wihout a nap! But we tried, and it was awesome! Cole got to get his new hat Papa got him signed by 2 players, as well as his baseball and get pics with them...and even better, Skip Schoemaker was pretty easy on the eyes! ha! Cole was so excited to shopw everyone his hat autographed! Then we toured the dug out. It was fun. Cole thought it was more fun to throw rocks by the field. Then all the players came out and we got to take pics. Finally at 6:15 the game began. We were in the shade and there was a great breeze. Cole wanted to try some cotton candy...I told him he would not like it....and i was right....my texture boy couldnt handle it! ha! Dan was concerned because I had told Cole if a Cardinal hit a home run there would be fireworks. Luckily, in the 6th inning, Ludwig hit one and he got to see some fireworks! It was a wonderful afternoon spent with Me, Dan, Cole, Gigi and Papa.