Aiden's 1st Baseball Game

March in Phoenix is synonymous with spring training baseball. This Phoenician loves spring training, which is odd as I am not really a huge baseball junkie. What is there not to enjoy? Great weather. Fanatic fans. Hot Dogs and Beer. A closeness to the players. And fun company. It is an annual tradition I look forward to every year!

For the past three years, my girlfriend, Kathleen, has visited me in March during her school's spring break. She is a *huge* L.A. Dodgers fan, so we, of course, have to visit Camelback Ranch to watch a couple of spring training games. This year, Aiden joined us for his first baseball game. He was so happy! He loved the entire experience. He ate hot dogs. Yes, I said hot dogs. He had two! He enjoyed Cracker Jacks. We walked down to the dugout so he could say "hi" to the baseball players. He sang and dance to the songs. He rooted for both teams. He was such a trooper even though it was a little warm. It wasn't until the sixth inning when he started to get antsy and we decided to head home.

The highlight of the game for me was when he was given a ball from a ten year old little boy because he thought Aiden was cute and he wanted him to have a real baseball. It was *so* adorable!

Aiden's favorite moment of the game was when Aunt Kathleen purchased him a ball and bat at the Team Shop. He carried that bat and ball around for the next week. It never left his side.

I cannot wait to make this annual Mommy and Aiden outing. We had so much fun!

Aiden at the Ball Park