I had a great time yesterday at Wrigley Field. Dad took Jane and I on our annual trip to see the Cubs, (the one time a year when Jane and I really revert to Daddy's Little Girls). This year he also invited Alex and Alexis. At first Jane and I were a little worried that the grandchildren would cut into our $100 spending limit (enforced by Mom). However, lucky us, with grand kids you also get a credit card!!!
Again, I did remember the camera this time, but forgot the card. Here is a link to the fancam we had taken at the park- http://www.printroom.com/popupImage.asp?img_id=68059898&effectRGB We have great pics on Mom's camera for when I figure out how to download them. Alex and Alexis enjoyed the trains and train stations on our way up to the park as well as the lake and people water skiing, etc. They also loved seeing Soldier Field. Everyone was dressed in snazzy looking Cub apparel, even Dad. And he really hooked us up with parking and seats this year. We parked in the red lot, the exact same one the players park in. But we really didn't use the privilege to its fullest since Alex and Alexis had school the next day. We had to leave as soon as we were packed up. Our seats were also very close to home plate. And being on the top row of terrace reserve we felt the breeze like no one else in the stadium. The tickets were also for Build a Bear Workshop day. The first 6000 kids 16 and under got a cubbie bear. We got to the park nice and early (11:30 for a 1:20 game) to make sure the kids got a bear.
During the game Alex and Alexis were really into it. Alexis caught right on to all the fan energizers; She could clap to the rhythms, say, "Go Cubies," and had some pretty good moves when the songs played. She needs to work on YMCA, but did a good job at Take Me Out to the Ballgame. She even got the hand motions for 1, 2, 3 strikes your out. I was also impressed that Alexis could walk to the stand behind us with some money, stand in line and order peanuts and water with no problems, by herself. Alex knew how to yell Go Cubs. He also did a Great job of calling for the vendors. They would walk around saying Hot Dogs, Peanuts or whatever they were selling and he would yell nice and loud for a Hot Dog, even though he wasn't getting one. I thought this was hilarious the first time I heard him do it. Jane wasn't quite as amused since he did it for multiple vendors.
Unfortunately, the Cubs showed us a loss. Dad tried getting us out of the park at the top of the ninth to beat the rush, but Alex and Alexis were really into the game. But then, lucky for Dad they were more into the drummers outside than the game and we could watch the drummers on our way out of the park. But then, unfortunately for Dad (who really wanted to beat the rush), none of us had used the bathroom lately and the line was very long. So we were in the middle of the rush anyway. Sorry Dad.
I think we all had a really great time. Grandpa Kresl didn't forget the left behinds either. Grace and Luci each got a shirt and Aliza got a bear (Daniel will probably get something next year when just seeing his mom isn't prize enough anymore). When I told Grace that Grandpa wanted to make sure she, Luci and Aliza got something since they didn't get to go, she said, "Grandpa has a good memory!"
I had a great time as I do every year with Jane and Dad. Alex and Alexis were very well behaved and lots of fun. Grandpa will probably invite them again next year! Thanks Dad for another great year!!
Again, I did remember the camera this time, but forgot the card. Here is a link to the fancam we had taken at the park- http://www.printroom.com/popupImage.asp?img_id=68059898&effectRGB We have great pics on Mom's camera for when I figure out how to download them. Alex and Alexis enjoyed the trains and train stations on our way up to the park as well as the lake and people water skiing, etc. They also loved seeing Soldier Field. Everyone was dressed in snazzy looking Cub apparel, even Dad. And he really hooked us up with parking and seats this year. We parked in the red lot, the exact same one the players park in. But we really didn't use the privilege to its fullest since Alex and Alexis had school the next day. We had to leave as soon as we were packed up. Our seats were also very close to home plate. And being on the top row of terrace reserve we felt the breeze like no one else in the stadium. The tickets were also for Build a Bear Workshop day. The first 6000 kids 16 and under got a cubbie bear. We got to the park nice and early (11:30 for a 1:20 game) to make sure the kids got a bear.
During the game Alex and Alexis were really into it. Alexis caught right on to all the fan energizers; She could clap to the rhythms, say, "Go Cubies," and had some pretty good moves when the songs played. She needs to work on YMCA, but did a good job at Take Me Out to the Ballgame. She even got the hand motions for 1, 2, 3 strikes your out. I was also impressed that Alexis could walk to the stand behind us with some money, stand in line and order peanuts and water with no problems, by herself. Alex knew how to yell Go Cubs. He also did a Great job of calling for the vendors. They would walk around saying Hot Dogs, Peanuts or whatever they were selling and he would yell nice and loud for a Hot Dog, even though he wasn't getting one. I thought this was hilarious the first time I heard him do it. Jane wasn't quite as amused since he did it for multiple vendors.
Unfortunately, the Cubs showed us a loss. Dad tried getting us out of the park at the top of the ninth to beat the rush, but Alex and Alexis were really into the game. But then, lucky for Dad they were more into the drummers outside than the game and we could watch the drummers on our way out of the park. But then, unfortunately for Dad (who really wanted to beat the rush), none of us had used the bathroom lately and the line was very long. So we were in the middle of the rush anyway. Sorry Dad.
I think we all had a really great time. Grandpa Kresl didn't forget the left behinds either. Grace and Luci each got a shirt and Aliza got a bear (Daniel will probably get something next year when just seeing his mom isn't prize enough anymore). When I told Grace that Grandpa wanted to make sure she, Luci and Aliza got something since they didn't get to go, she said, "Grandpa has a good memory!"
I had a great time as I do every year with Jane and Dad. Alex and Alexis were very well behaved and lots of fun. Grandpa will probably invite them again next year! Thanks Dad for another great year!!
3 comments:
I don't believe the story about the foul mouthed Sox fan that Jane told me. I bet it was either a Mets fan in disguise or a really drunk fair weather fan that forgot he's supposed to be rooting for the Cubs this year.
tlk
p.s.- You might find that you have more comments if you would allow anonhymous comments. Every time I put a comment in i have to sign up for a google acoount and then the next time my account doesn't word so I have to fill out all the info again. that's why i just use the Kresl family now. just thought you might like to know why no one posts comments
tlk
THanks. I actually just noticed today that I don't allow anonymous comments. I will change it...if I figure out how.
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