Take Me Out to the Ball Game

And we're crossing another one off the list...we took Jillian to her FIRST EVER YANKEES GAME!

Julian and Jillian outside the Ballpark in Arlington

Now if only our teams would win when we go see them, that would be great...I digress...

Last week, we had the opportunity to go up to Dallas to see a Yankees/Rangers game.  It was a gorgeous day in Arlington.  We got to the park a little early and watched batting practice.  We had great seats that were in left field, about 3 rows back.

Jillian was pretty clueless about the game going on.  She just had a great time people watching and climbing up and down in the seats.  We were very fortunate that all the people who were sitting around us kept their language in check and kept commenting on how cute she was. 

Yes, even the Ranger fans had to admit that she was still the cutest baby there with her little Yankees shirt!

Once the game started, we all had a great time taking in the sights and sounds of the game.  It was a lot of fun and Jillian was a great baby throughout the entire game.  We would take her to walk around every once in awhile or she would just sit in our laps, clapping when we would clap for the Yanks!

Mommy, I want my wow-wow to watch the game too!

We had such a great time in Dallas, even if it was a quick trip...and even though the Yankees didn't win this one.  There is still a long season ahead, with many more ups and downs.  We still had a great time "AT THE OLD BALL GAMMMMMMMMMMME!"

A quick, but sad follow up...

We are deeply saddened by the news of Mariano Rivera injury.  He is truly the Greatest Closer of All Time.  Last night was rough in the Casa de Acosta as we watched the Yanks let another opportunity to win slip away.  But the loss paled in comparison to the thought that Mo went down with a potential career-ending injury.  Julian and I had the privilege to watch Mariano play at Yankee Stadium in 2009.  I pray for his physical and emotional recovery, that the Yanks find strength in their bullpen, but most of all, I pray that we have not seen Mo's last pitch!