A couple of weeks ago we took the boys on our second annual spring training trip. Boy, do these guys love baseball. And their dad is in hog heaven to have an excuse to make his dream of an annual spring training trip a reality.
We really had a wonderful time. Having a little one-on-one (well, two-on-two) time with the big kids--no annoying 2-year-olds to disrupt things--is really special. And the boys are really just a lot of fun. Plus, there is the added benefit of Uncle Rick (Cort's brother) living in Florida, and he drives over to meet us. The boys love Uncle Rick.
Once again we had great seats -- right behind the bullpen for the first game and right behind the dugout for the second game. The boys got tossed a few balls by the players. And this year they really got into the autograph-seeking. Last year and this year when we first arrived, Cort had to direct them and prod them a little. But by the second day they left Cort far behind and were taking it upon themselves to talk to the players. Charlie even got Roy Oswalt after everyone around said he was not signing autographs. How could he resist such a cute little guy in a Roy O. jersey? Of course, after he signed Charlie's ball the floodgates opened and the poor guy had to sign for everyone else in the stands. On a related note, my two new favorite players are catchers J.R. Towles and Jason Castro. They were both so nice to the boys. I hope at least one of them ends up with the team!
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The boys with Uncle Rick and Dad outside the stadium
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Hanging out watching the game from left field
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Charlie enjoying the day
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Joseph and Mom
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Getting J.R. Towles's autograph
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Charlie with Jose Cruz
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See how close we were to the bullpen?
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