Run the Bases

A couple weeks ago at my Rotary meeting someone donated a pair of Mariner tickets.  Our Club President decided to auction off the tickets to make a little money for the club.  One of my club members started the bidding at $20, and I raised it to $40 and no one out bid me.  So, Ryan and I headed to the Mariner's game on September 11th.  My mom was here to cover the girls, so it worked out perfectly.  And I had one happy boy on my hands.

We had such a fun day.  It turned out to be the hottest day in Seattle this year - hitting almost 90 degrees - and it felt so good to sit in the sunshine (with our 50 SPF applied of course!).  We had great seats, just 22 rows back on the third base line.

When we arrived at the stadium we were given American flags, which was really emotional to me.  Then we got to be a part of a beautiful ceremony before the start of the game.  It's hard to believe it's already been 10 years since September 11th attacks.  

It turned out to be "Run the Bases" day, too.  After the game anyone under the age of 14 can go down on the field and run the bases.  Right up Ryan's alley for sure!  We patiently waited and waited and waited in line and then we finally made it down on the field.  Ryan was so excited!

He was so focused on getting around those bases, and even got to give Mariner Moose a high 5 before making it to home plate.  What a fun experience for that boy!  I don't even remember if the M's won or lost the game, and I'm pretty sure Ryan doesn't either. 

ICHIRO.

On the field.

Jumping to make a "catch".

And he's off...

He did it, and he's so proud!

Me and my boy!