UP and Baseball

Stephen and I planned for the movies this afternoon.  Off to UP!   Let me just say that we were very surprised about the entire movie.   There was some sadness in the movie that was unexpected.   We all did like the movie though!

We came back to rest as we were going to the Phillies vs. Mets game at Citizens Park (where Phillies play).   We tried to leave early to get some pizza before going off to the game.  Well another mishap to Joshua yet again.   I do wish these folks would be more mindful of their surroundings.   As we were getting into the car the hatch door closed on Joshua's head.  OUCH!!   We had to doctor him up as there was blood.   I was concerned that we would need to go to the ER but he persevered.  (He still has nightmares from last year's ER/Overnight stay visit.    He did have a whopper of a headache so we did give the boy some meds!

We ate pizza at a new place called Magma Pizza.  Very delicious!   They cook it in a really super hot oven with thin crust so it cooks up really fast.   The ingredients are fresh and tasty.  I know I will visit there again.   

On the road to the game.   We are a divided family when it comes to sports.  I, yes, am a Mets fan and everyone else is not!!!   Stephen has become a Phillies fan  - all thanks to his Grandma Shea taking him to some games last year.  Abigail and Josh don't really care but felt they should be routing for the Phillies as they are the champions and we were at their park.   I would not cave.    We were meeting a group from church there!  With a mixture of loyalty mostly for Phillies though.  For us Mets fans it was not a pretty sight!   Hard to believe they entered the game only 1 game back.  They played like a losing team.   It was still fun though.  I would like to do it again.   

The ballpark

We were all the up to the top 3rd level!

There were over 45,000 people in attendance!

Some of our group. (The guy with his arms up - NOT in group).

LOL

Yes, my daughter needed a foamy thing.

Gregg and Robin!

The night was terrific as far as the weather went.

Not too hot or cold.

My very exhausted kiddos at 10:30 pm.

Family time is always a good thing.  I also like it combined with good friends.  There were enough distractions for the young ones that they really enjoyed themselves.  This was Abigail's and Joshua's first ball game.   Part of the reason they did last so long is that Robin took some of the younger kids to the playground section.  They were gone for about 2 innings.  It really helped move the game for them.  There was not much excitement as the final score was 7-2.