Baseball Game

   A few weeks ago, Ashlyn came home and told us that she was going to get to sing the national anthem at a Sky Sox game.  She immediately asked us if we would come watch her.  Of course we answered, "Yes!"  She had been practicing the anthem for a long time at school and she was so excited for the chance to sing it at a game.  Since this was such a big occasion, we invited my parents and brother to come watch too. 
     The weather here has not been very nice lately. It has been cold and windy, and not nice.   I was watching the forecast like a hawk to see how the weather would be on Thursday night for the game.  The news kept saying it would be in the 60s. 
    Well, on the night of the game the clouds started rolling in.  We decided to still go because it meant so much to Ashlyn to sing at the game and we already bought all the tickets.  As soon as we got there, it started to rain.  Luckily, the stadium has a lot of overhang areas to stay dry. There were a lot of kids from Ashlyn's school there.  She was so happy to see some of her friends.  The eventually gathered all the kids onto the field.  After waiting some time to sing, it finally there turn.  They all did a great job singing the national anthem.  It was pretty cute to see.  Ashlyn did a great job and it really was a neat experience for her. 
    The stadium has a neat kids zone area with a huge slide and bounce house.  We purchased passes for the fun zone before the game.  The kids were excited to play there.  Unfortunately, it started to rain shortly after they got to the fun zone.  It was starting to get late and the temperature was really dropping.  We decided to cut our night short.  We didn't get to watch any of the game.  Getting to watch Ashlyn sing was still more than worth it for us.  Despite the weather, a fun time was had by all.
    Apparently, her school sings at the Sky Sox game every spring.  I look forward to Ashlyn doing it next year.  I am hoping for better weather so we can actually stay and enjoy the game. 

Ready for the game

Waiting for Ashlyn to sing

On the field

All the singers lined up

Getting ready to sing

Fun on the slide

Its a huge slide

Pitching a ball

Pro in the making

More slide fun

Jumping

So cute!!!

She really enjoyed throwing the ball.