I especially don't have team loyalty, unless Team Aniston counts, which it totally should.
But my sister's husband plays for the Houston Astros, and while they might be the best-losing team in baseball right now, I can't pass up free tickets and family time.
Marwin really came through with good seats for us. Family section... Visitor bracelets that grant access to most of the indoor boxes and the player's club house.
I felt like I was on an episode of Baseball Wives, minus the weave and baby mama drama.
Have you ever played "Batter and the Cup?" Basically, each person puts $2 in the cup to start the game. As each new person goes to bat, you have a chance of adding or taking money from the cup.
For example, if your batter strikes out, you add a dollar. If you batter gets to first base, you get a dollar... second base is two dollars.... third base is three dollars... If they get a home run, then you get the whole cup. With each new batter, you pass the cup to the person next to you.
After the game, we got to take an elevator down to the locker rooms and family/friend waiting area. It was fun to meet players that my sister has been gossiping telling me about for awhile.
We sat with the pitcher's parent's during the game. Afterwards, the pitcher came out of the locker room and gave a big hug and kiss to his mom. I couldn't imagine the joy that his mother must feel watching him play in front of 40,000 people.
We were also celebrating my brother's birthday. His middle name is Louis, after the St. Louis Cardinal's. He was on cloud nine all night.
When the Cards played a series in Houston, Noel flew him down to Texas and he was able to meet all of his favorite players. The first night he wore an Astros shirt to support my brother-in-law.... But then after the game, he was able to meet his favorite players. In every picture, he is covering his Astros shirt. To prevent the groupie embarrassment, we all wore neutral clothing.
And by neutral, I mean I didn't buy a baseball shirt, since they don't come in Team Aniston. :)
Sounds and looks like you had a great time with your siblings! I definitely want to play that game at the next one I go to, maybe it would make me pay attention, if there is money involved?!? You're looking so skinny in that picture, how's the shred going?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun night! Great picture of you with your sister and brother!
ReplyDeleteTeam Aniston all the way!
ReplyDeleteSounds like so much fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery brag worthy! And I know nothing about sports too :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be bragging all day too girl! You look great. Because I'm cruious- did you find anything healthy to eat/snack on at the ball park?
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun! My family all lives in houston and they love the Astros. I am not much of a baseball fan. The batter in a cup sounds s fun!
ReplyDeleteIf I was thinking, instead of accepting cash for babysitting your angel's I would have bartered seats next to you for a game in the family section.
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny! I am with you, I don't care a whole lot about sports but that would be so fun! Go team Aniston!
ReplyDeleteI am seriously jealous. That would be so fun to go do. and I've never heard of that cup game but it sounds like a lot of fun, anything where you win money is fun!
ReplyDeleteCompletely JEALOUS!!! My husband is a big Cardinal's fan and I have to say that I have my own St. Louis Cardinal's MOM shirt. Can't wear it until I lose this "baby weight" or it could be "cupcake-middle-of-the-night-breastfeeding-weight" Whatever :)
ReplyDeleteIs there really a show called Baseball Wives? If so, what channel and time--I NEED to watch it. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, i found your blog from following Mama Laughlin and i follow you often as well.. But i about DIED inside when i saw the pictures of Busch Stadium. I am from Missouri as well(born and raised)and I(and my family) are huge Baseball(St. Louis Cardinals) fans!!! I didn't know you were from Missouri!? Proud to be from Baseball Country.. AKA-BASEBALL HEAVEN.. AKA- CARDINAL NATION. :)
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