A Day with the Cards

Saturday Paul, Zoe, Zoe's friend Avery, & I headed to the St. Louis Cardinals game. Paul had gotten the tickets through the funeral home. And let me tell ya, the seats were awesome - second row by the Cardinals dugout! It was a little chilly, but I was prepared with sweatshirts, jackets, & a blanket. Everyone had a great time.

(Warning: Lots of pictures to follow!)

Zoe & Avery hoping to see some players.

Instead they see two of my students. Amanda was there participating in the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk with Albert Pujols & her brother was there supporting her! How cool is that?!

Ryan Ludwick warming up.

Jason LaRue, Kyle Lohse, & Dave Duncan walking to the dugout.

Zoe getting Colby Rasmus's autograph on her ball glove.

Avery getting an autograph from Colby too.

The girls showing their Colby Rasmus autographs on the pink gloves.

Zoe holding her birthday sign. During the game, pitcher Kyle Lohse was entering the dugout & read Zoe's sign & gave a big smile!

Third base coach Jose Oquendo watching the game.

Albert Pujols & Prince Fielder at first base.

Brendan Ryan headed into the dugout.

First base coach Dave McKay talking to Julio Lugo as Prince Fielder stands by.

The Man Himself - Albert Pujols!

Mark DeRosa taking the field.

Catcher Jason LaRue

Pitcher Kyle Lohse

Possible Rookie of the Year - Colby Rasmus!

Rick Ankiel after having just struck out with the bases loaded.

Mark DeRosa yelling for someone in the dugout to get him something.

Outfielder Ryan Ludwick

Matt Holliday the beast!

Someone in the dugout said something to Mark DeRosa.

Albert Pujols warming up to bat!

The players on the bench enjoying the game.

Blake Hawksworth came in to relieve.

National League Come-Back-Player-of-the-Year: Pitcher Chris Carpenter!

Julio Lugo

Pujols up to bat....

And he flies out to center.

Zoe showing off her pink glove & pink Cardinal ball.

The Cardinal Crew girls doing their thing.

Pitcher Joel Pineiro

The Cardinals are in the post season & have their first game tomorrow night. We will be watching & rooting for our Cards!