Redbirds and Fireworks

One of the summer activities we enjoy to do is attending Memphis Redbirds games, the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. We went with a couple of friends to a game on July 3, 2010, and ran into a bunch of other families from our ward in the game.

Even though our tickets are behind home plate, we still always go and sit on the Bluff. I can watch baseball, and Shelby and Noah can run around like mad men. The kids like to get cardboard and slide down the hill on the back of the Bluff.

After the game, we watched the fireworks, a prelude to the fourth of July. They were shot right over top of us, so we all had to shield our faces from falling ash and debris.

Atlanta Braves Game

Here are a few videos from our trip to Atlanta Memorial weekend to watch an Atlanta Braves game. We camped two nights at a KOA outside of Atlanta and went to see the Braves play the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 30, 2010, at Turner Field. It was a lot of fun for everybody.

The day was designated as one of their Family Days, so there was a lot to do with the kids. All of the interactive games around the stadium were free on this day, so Shelby and Noah got to try their skills at pitching and batting. We also had the chance to meet former pitchers Rick Camp, Zane Smith and Hall of Famer Phil Niekro before the game and get their autographs.

While Tamara and Noah waited in the autograph line, Shelby and I went into the outfield stands to watch some of batting practice. We were standing along the left field fence, and one of the Braves bullpen relievers threw Shelby a ball that she was able to use to get autographs on.

The Braves won the game in dramatic fashion with Chipper Jones knocking in a couple on a pinch hit appearance. Jason Heyward also had a good game.

After the game, the kids got to run the bases. It was a long line, but Shelby and Noah had a lot of fun and received a free t-shirt that said "I ran the bases at Turner Field," and also received a certificate.