Last week, Tyler's baseball team had the opportunity to join the Salt Lake Bees for their Field of Dreams. It was ADORABLE! (I know adorable is probably not the right word to describe a bunch of 8 and 9 year old boys, but from a mom's standpoint it was adorable)
My cousin Eric works for the Bees and he helped Jared set this all up for Tyler's team.
The boys all showed up in uniform and got to go on the field for some pregame activities.
They got the chance to meet some real baseball players.
The boys got to go play catch with a whole bunch of bubble gum.
The boys got to line up before the national anthem. They then ran up to say their name and position into a microphone.
They ran to their postion and the Bees players were announced as they ran to their postions. It brought tears to my eyes to watch those little boys stand next to someone they admire while our national anthem was played. AWESOME!
(Unfortunately, we didn't get a good picture of this part.)
When the game began, Eric took the boys for a tour of the stadium. Meanwhile, all us fans got to enjoy the baseball game. It was only fitting that it was a cold rainy night; every one of Tyler's games this year has been played on a cold rainy night. YUCK!
After the tour, the boys caught foul balls, chatted with the relief pitchers, got autographs from Bumble the Bee, and had a great time.
The team has struggled to get a win this season, but not for lack of trying. They still have lots of fun practicing and playing together. I think this event will be a hightlight for the season.
GO WHITE SOX!!
I LOVE this little boy who LOVES baseball!
3 comments:
And I got teary-eyed while reading your words and looking at these cute young men. SO FUN!!! Thanks for posting this sweet experience.
What an ADORABLE experience!!!!
(Can I be the proud mother of Eric?)
Love, Auntie Jane
From a grandmothers point of view, that was so fun watching those litle boys run out and be part of a professional team. Each of the Bees talked to their little partners, it was great. Who knows, because of this experience there might be a future professional baseball player from the team.
And yes, Jane you can be very proud of Eric,
Love ya Tyler, keep up the great work
That is so flippin' cool!
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