Cardinals Game

Ethan's 8th birthday usually falls around Memorial Day, so this year Jared, Becky & kids decided to come to our neck of the woods to celebrate him. They surprised him for his birthday with Cardinals tickets and a weekend in the city. They came down Sunday morning and went out to lunch and the zoo. Alex, Margo and I met them at their hotel, after the zoo, to swim with the kids. Margo was pretty hesitant in the water, but finally warmed up to the idea as we were about to leave. Don't worry though, she'll have plenty more opportunities to swim this summer. 

After swimming, we cleaned up and went to dinner at Pi for some pizza. Margo got to stay up way later than she ever has before and did great. She was only restless for a few minutes while we waiting (an eternity) for our pizzas. 

The next day (Monday) was the day of the game, so we left Margo with Grandma Sue for the day and met Jared, Becky, Ethan and my dad at the stadium. (Nora and Atley got to play with Libby's girls and had a far better time with them than they would've at the game.) 

The sun was high and hot, but we had a pretty steady breeze, so breaking my "no day game" rule wasn't too bad. The Cardinals didn't win, but it was a fun day and game. Ethan had a great birthday weekend and when I asked him what his favorite part of the weekend was, he replied, "opening my presents and getting the surprise of going to a baseball game!" 

I'm so thankful that the Collier's let us crash their birthday/Memorial Day weekend, we had a great time. But, I'm even more thankful for the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom that we often take for granted.  I am humbled and thankful to come from a family with many servicemen and to know the sacrifices that they have made to protect our country. 

Happy 8th Birthday Ethan!