Let’s Go Astros

My parents invited us (in April) to go to some Astros games with them.  We decided to go…it’s always a challenge to go anywhere with two little children.  Campbell sleeps in a pack and play and this is the first time that we have traveled since Trigger has been sleeping in a bed.  Our last trip was when Campbell was about 7 weeks old and he slept with us and Trigger slept in the pack and play.  This was quite a different experience from the last time.  We were all in one room.  Trigger was on a pull out couch.  Campbell was in a pack and play with the big pvc divider so that he couldn’t see us or Trigger.  Let’s just say that the sleeping situation was NOT ideal.  We got very little sleep…and naps did not really happen either.  BUT, we had a great time. 

My parents have new seats.  They are in the club section.  It’s pretty awesome because they are like movie seats so they are way more comfortable.  AND, my favorite part was that they have buffets of food.  You don’t go to the concession stand.  Instead, you just walk up a few steps and get what you want, when you want it.  OR, you can ask your waiter to get something for you. 

Here is Matt and Trigger in our seats.Campbell and Liz.  Do you see the little bar/table that Campbell is leaning on?  That is where you can put your drinks and plates while eating.Here is the view…it’s right behind home plate.I love this picture of Zizzy and Poppy with Trigger and Campbell.  Im not sure if you can tell but there really aren’t many seats in this section.  There are three rows with about four little sections so it’s nice and calm.Friday morning we left to go the Houston Zoo.  I wasn’t even aware that they had one but it was GREAT!  It wasn’t too hot yet so that was nice and almost the entire place is covered with beautiful HUGE trees so it’s shady for most of it.  I must say that my initial thought was that it was perfect that we weren’t going on Saturday…WRONG!  It was April and a Friday….I think every Houston school was there on a field trip.   It was still nice though!I thought this was funny…Liz and Matt were trying to map out a plan…I, of course, was taking pictures and just wanting to get going…and my dad is entertaining the boys!I love Trigger’s shocked face when he saw the alligator.And he still has the shocked face!An old turtle.I love this picture of Daddy and Trigger!Ummm…yep!  Trigger is wailing.  We bought tickets to ride the carousel.  Trigger was petrified and refused to ride.  Matt had to get him off before it even started.  You NEVER know with Trigger!He did LOVE the petting zoo part.  They gave the kids brushes and let them brush the goats hair.Campbell had HAD it!!!!  We headed back to eat lunch and take a NAP!!!Our family picture with Nolan!Okay…and the IMPORTANT part (haha)…the food at the game.Hot dogs with all kinds of toppingsNachos with lots of toppins…this is my favorite…Sliders…YUMMYPeanuts, popcorn, snack mixes.Another view from the other side of the club section.DessertsCampbell Trying a dessert…not sure if he liked the raspberries.Campbell was exhausted because I don’t think he took a nap any of the days that we were there.When you at the ballgames, you get to start out supper with a COOKIE!Trigger LOVED Junction Jack.On the way home, we had to get REALLY, REALLY creative to entertain the troops!  Musical instruments, singing, movies, etc.

It was a great time!!! and I can’t wait to go back in September with whole entire family!!!