The Colorado Rockies game was rockin'! At least the first couple innings were - for the Rockies. They rocked the formerly unbeaten St. Louis Cards pitcher for like 10 runs, as we viewed from row 11 out in the outfield down the first baseline. We had tickets by the Alvillars, while we purchased Jud and Kara's when we got there - just up above ours in row 39 or so.
I won't lie - it was cold, there were just a few drops of rain. And by inning 6, I was ready to go. All the "star" players (like I really cared..) were out of the game. Cousins Amy and Leslie got settled by each other, and hardly took a breath (or watched a pitch) while they caught up with each other. It was fun to hear them laugh and talk. Les's hubbie Jordan was in charge of protecting them from foul balls, as they were vulnerable. Niece Jordan and her beau Westie were down on the end, but seemed to be having a good time.
By the 7th inning stretch, I couldn't take the chill - decided to check out the team store and warm up. Took a couple snaps of Jud and Kara. The home team had the game safely in hand, so it was time to go eat at Mortons - not the salt people. The "don't put any prices on your menu" people. Paul and I thought - what the heck - it's one of those memory making times! So we got drinks and we raised our glasses. Mom and Dad would have been proud! You can buy "stuff" and hand it in your closet, or put it in your living room. But that was a bonding night - well worth every penny. Great food, and better company. The Alvillars are such fun to be with! Leslie and Jordie make me laugh at their stories - I can just see Jordan being a nanny.
All too soon, it was time to say goodbye. Hugs all around. Looking forward to Cannon Beach next year - hope they can all make it. We dropped our kids off at Amy's and Paul and I were off to Lamm's house - our Denver home. Marty and Bill are up in Estes so we have the place to ourselves. Basking in the glow of a wonderful family day.
