This weekend we took an overnight trip to St. Louis to see a Cardinals vs Reds game. It took me 3 hours to pack myself and the boys...for one night...wow.
We started off Saturday morning with our usual boboball breakfast.
The trip there was pretty uneventful. Samuel slept most of the way, and Jackson watched Madagascar, half of Finding Nemo and then took a nap.
When we got to the hotel, we rested for a bit before heading out to dinner.
We ate at Outback (which coincided nicely with Australia's Father's Day - Happy Father's Day, Daddy!)...
...before heading back to the hotel to swim. Jackson was a little fish as usual, and Samuel enjoyed splashing around. We mostly stayed in the hot tub as the pool was a bit on the chilly side.
Jackson, Samuel and I went to bed fairly early. They slept...I didn't. Why? Jackson is the wiggliest little guy! He was wigglin' everywhere! And where at home I would let Samuel fuss a bit before going in to him, I didn't want him to wake up Jackson so I popped up quickly...just three times...but between him and Jackson's wiggling, I hardy got any sleep. Samuel slept in the hotel crib until 5 when I brought him to bed with Jackson and I. At about 6:45 Jackson started talking in his sleep ("Myles two juice"...yeh...dunno) and Samuel woke up, started cooing which woke up Jackson. For a while we just laid there snuggling and talking. It was so lovely. When Jackson got a bit more active, I turned on the TV and the boys watched a bit of Disney.
It was so nice having a lazy morning with them.
Eventually, Holly and Dad went off to the find the donut shop and the biggest red bull they could get their hands on (I needed it badly!), and we got ready for the game.
Aunt Holly brought back a gigormous chocolate frosted donut with M&Ms for Jackson.
I had to take off his clothes for him to eat it. I knew that thing would make a mess, but he ate every bite and loved it but more so his aunt for bringing it to him! We'll just skip right over the ensuing sugar high...
and move on to...
THE GAME!
We got there super early (thanks Holly) and had time to walk around, shop and get something to eat. I carried Samuel in the sling while Jackson preferred to walk most of the time.
We had GREAT seats (thanks, Dad) right on the first base line. Here is a picture of the field without zooming in or anything.
It was a great game and the weather was gorgeous. There was a homerun by the Cardinals in the bottom of the first. It went into extra innings. But we lost in the end.
The boys had a great time. Jackson got to try a soft pretzel, cotton candy (Samuel got a SMALL taste of cotton candy, too) and cracker jacks along with a huge cup of lemonade.
Samuel sat on my mom's lap for most of the game and slept (she has this magic leg shake thing that puts him to sleep in minutes)...
...while Jackson didn't fall asleep till after the game was over.
While Jackson slept, Holly, Dad and Myles got in line so Myles could run the bases.
Myles ran so fast around those bases...
...and was on the big screen when he crossed home plate.
By that time it was 6:00 so we headed home. The trip home wasn't as peaceful as the trip there. Samuel was over being in a carseat and screamed for about 45 minutes. He finally fell asleep (Jackson didn't...Madagascar...again...did I mention that is the new favorite movie).
My favorite picture of the entire trip was taken by my sister of Albert Pujols (first baseman)...picking his wedgie. HAHAHAHAHA!
It was a wonderful trip. We had so much fun! Can't wait till next time!
Take me out to the ballgame!
We started off Saturday morning with our usual boboball breakfast.
The trip there was pretty uneventful. Samuel slept most of the way, and Jackson watched Madagascar, half of Finding Nemo and then took a nap.
When we got to the hotel, we rested for a bit before heading out to dinner.
We ate at Outback (which coincided nicely with Australia's Father's Day - Happy Father's Day, Daddy!)...
...before heading back to the hotel to swim. Jackson was a little fish as usual, and Samuel enjoyed splashing around. We mostly stayed in the hot tub as the pool was a bit on the chilly side.
Jackson, Samuel and I went to bed fairly early. They slept...I didn't. Why? Jackson is the wiggliest little guy! He was wigglin' everywhere! And where at home I would let Samuel fuss a bit before going in to him, I didn't want him to wake up Jackson so I popped up quickly...just three times...but between him and Jackson's wiggling, I hardy got any sleep. Samuel slept in the hotel crib until 5 when I brought him to bed with Jackson and I. At about 6:45 Jackson started talking in his sleep ("Myles two juice"...yeh...dunno) and Samuel woke up, started cooing which woke up Jackson. For a while we just laid there snuggling and talking. It was so lovely. When Jackson got a bit more active, I turned on the TV and the boys watched a bit of Disney.
It was so nice having a lazy morning with them.
Eventually, Holly and Dad went off to the find the donut shop and the biggest red bull they could get their hands on (I needed it badly!), and we got ready for the game.
Aunt Holly brought back a gigormous chocolate frosted donut with M&Ms for Jackson.
I had to take off his clothes for him to eat it. I knew that thing would make a mess, but he ate every bite and loved it but more so his aunt for bringing it to him! We'll just skip right over the ensuing sugar high...
and move on to...
THE GAME!
We got there super early (thanks Holly) and had time to walk around, shop and get something to eat. I carried Samuel in the sling while Jackson preferred to walk most of the time.
We had GREAT seats (thanks, Dad) right on the first base line. Here is a picture of the field without zooming in or anything.
It was a great game and the weather was gorgeous. There was a homerun by the Cardinals in the bottom of the first. It went into extra innings. But we lost in the end.
The boys had a great time. Jackson got to try a soft pretzel, cotton candy (Samuel got a SMALL taste of cotton candy, too) and cracker jacks along with a huge cup of lemonade.
Samuel sat on my mom's lap for most of the game and slept (she has this magic leg shake thing that puts him to sleep in minutes)...
...while Jackson didn't fall asleep till after the game was over.
While Jackson slept, Holly, Dad and Myles got in line so Myles could run the bases.
Myles ran so fast around those bases...
...and was on the big screen when he crossed home plate.
By that time it was 6:00 so we headed home. The trip home wasn't as peaceful as the trip there. Samuel was over being in a carseat and screamed for about 45 minutes. He finally fell asleep (Jackson didn't...Madagascar...again...did I mention that is the new favorite movie).
My favorite picture of the entire trip was taken by my sister of Albert Pujols (first baseman)...picking his wedgie. HAHAHAHAHA!
It was a wonderful trip. We had so much fun! Can't wait till next time!
Take me out to the ballgame!
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