Last night Laren and I finally got our night at the Ballgame! As I mentioned previously we tried to go about a week and a half ago and got rained out.
Laren and I getting a self portrait at the ballgame.
We had gotten new tickets for yesterday. The weather seemed bleak, rainy and overcast all day and so we were uncertain whether the it would turn out or not.
But the weather turned out being perfect, in the 70's, it was overcast with just a tad bit of annoying sun in our eyes, and it all turned out spectacular. If you've never been to a Major League Game before, you should go.
I especially love baseball, because it is a slow enough game you can watch and have good conversation all at the same time. Plus it is played in nicer weather, than say football. It is fun to learn about the players.
The beautiful Coors Field
This time though he was on the opposing team, we got to see Prince Fielder powerfully swing the bat. He is number one for hitting home runs this season in the National League. (Even better than Barry Bonds for the season, even though Barry Bonds is getting all the press for tying Hank Aaron's record.) Of course it was fun to see Todd Helton, Matt Holiday and other Colorado Fan favorites as well. Laren and I always get a kick out of the fact that the pitcher is always so terrible at batting. It is just a given that he will get out.
We got a great laugh out of some fans behind us who were disgusted at the fact that guys like the guy playing right field on the Rockies (Hawpe) get's paid so much$ a year to stand there and scratch his behind, though they did no put it like that. The fact of the matter is, that right field gets the fewest balls but we were actually surprised at just how many lefties there were playing last night.
As it happened we ended up sitting next to a section with mainly fans of the opposing team, the Milwaukee Brewers! They were all good sports despite their #1 team losing to the Rockies! Of course, we were happy that the home team won. This morning Alyssa asked me who won, I told her the Rockies won because we were there to cheer them on.
Few might know this about me, but I really am a sports fan. There are few sports I don't like to watch. I get seriously giddy about going to the game.
The great sunset behind the scoreboard.
Yesterday made me realize I need to do it more often. I don't particularly know why this is, but maybe it's because of my cheerleading years in high school? I embarass Laren because I cannot stand to sit in my seat, I have to be up and cheering my team on! Of course he sits there watching with a clearly neutral look on his face as to who he wants to win.
Anyway it was good times!
11 comments:
I can't say I share your love of the game, but I do like that sunset, and just getting away together with your honey, doing something you both enjoy, is the best time ever. I'm glad you got your game, finally!
I didn't know you were into baseball but you made it sound so fun that I may go to a game someday! Glad the weather made up for the last one!
That is a gorgeous picture, Kari! I'm not a baseball fan ~ used to be but my dh cured me of that... imagine him thinking that golf is more interesting and lively than baseball? LOL I'm glad you had a fun time and got to spend some good quality time with your sweetie!
I loved going to Rockies games when we lived in Denver. It's a great stadium and it's fun to be downtown. Some of those games can go really long, though, if they turn into a homerun fest. We were at games that turned into 13-11 scores...which makes for long innings.
I'm glad you and Lauren got a chance for a night out, too!
It looks and sounds like you had so much fun! I'm jealous!
I love baseball games - you're right - slow enough to still have conversation! Gorgeous field! (our baseball field is air conditioned w/ a roof! so we don't get rained out - or heated out - as the case would be here!)
Yeah Heidi, I've been to BOB (Bank One Ballpark, watched the D-backs play there) and it's SUPER GREAT!! I mean ya can't beat A/C at the Baseball Game and the pool, if you want to pay that much for tickets and they're available!
Being at a baseball game is an awesome experience...we went to BOB one year for my birthday...and loved the experience. Your pictures make it so much fun to read about too!
I get ancy at ball games too. Looks like a great date night! That sky line is beautiful.
So glad you were finally able to make it to the game. I love going to live sports so much more than watching it on TV.
i grew up in colorado and went to one rockies game! it was so fun! i bought tickets for the boyfriend at the time for his birthday! we had a great time!
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