Charlie attended his very first MLB game last night – the Los Angeles Dodgers v. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He wasn’t a huge fan of the crowds, even though he is a social butterfly, but he was quite a hit with guests as he walked the park with daddy. A bunch of…highly inebriated…women were quite interested in holding Charlie…luckily, Jim ran as fast as he could in the other direction. An older vendor (probably in his 60s) commented that he thought it was so neat that this was Charlie’s first game and he couldn’t wait to deny Charlie a beer when he turned 18. Some men behind us even sympathized with Charlie when he cried after he ate and they told him, “Don’t cry, little guy.” The looks we got were priceless, the evening was fun-filled, even though the Cubs lost (as to be expected).
Ready for the big game!
Joe’s Lot
This is where we parked (945 W. Dakin). Joe owns it. He rocks. The end.
The golden ticket
On the way to the game!
Task: Google Penn Jillette and then Ozzy Osbourne. Yes, I believe this random man on the street is their child.
Daddy and Charlie – Daddy’s first time at Wrigley (and probably last!)
Mommy’s just a LITTLE excited to share in this with Charlie
The Stain
When Jim was escorting Charlie around the park, I proceeded to pour 1/4 of my pepsi between my left leg and Sarah’s right. Unfortunately, it spilled all over Sarah’s new Cub’s shirt as well (evidence below). She was laughing, I was ready to cry and it was HONESTLY the most horrifying incident of the evening (apart from Charlie’s screams on the ride home out of fatigue). Egads.
Charlie with Auntie Sarai
Charlie & BFF – the first game at Wrigley for both of them
Snuggle time with mommy
A new friend (and souvenir)!
In front of the sign
Hanging with Harry Carey
Just the Three of Us
Honestly, a great night, filled with memories. I couldn’t have planned it better myself. The three of us are still recovering…but it’s worth it!
Charlie’s a “real” baseball player…he’s holding his crotch in the first picture! hahaha!
I think it is good that the Cubs lost Charlie’s first game. He has to know from the start what it means when he is committing his loyalties to the North Side.
If daddy won’t take him back, we will adopt him and take him to a game. Once he turns 18 we’ll let him sit in the bleachers too!
Go Charlie and Go Cubbies!!!!
Oh man, I thought that picture was of Penn, too!