This past weekend, we fulfilled a longheld Maddux family dream: we went to spring training. This dream has been longheld mostly by Cort, but I admit I've been looking forward to it for some years too. For five years now, Cort has been saying that we were going to take the boys to spring training as soon as they are old enough. They are almost 5, and sure enough, they're old enough. We had a great time. The Astros hold spring training in Kissimmee, Florida (conveniently, a stone's throw away from Disneyworld, the subject of the next post!). The stadium is nice, and we scored tickets right behind the bullpen. Several of the pitchers (most of whom are still hoping to make the team, so I, at least, didn't know them) talked to the boys a couple of times and fed them some sunflower seeds. The boys got lots of great autographs--Hunter Pence being the most prominent. (And, for good measure, Charlie signed his ball himself too. So if he really ever becomes a famous baseball player, we'll auction it off.)
At the entrance to the stadium
Cort with the boys
Uncle Rick, Cort's brother who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, joined us
Joseph - that's the bullpen in the background - see how close we were?
Charlie enjoying the game
Amy with the boys
Before long, Joseph will be keeping a scorecard
Charlie with his rally cap - didn't help
A true fan - tuckered out, but still holding onto the baseball
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