Let's Go Astros!!!

So after work yesterday our family headed downtown to the Astros vs. Pirates game. I was really tired, but knew it would be a great way to start off the weekend and get my mind off work. There were people everywhere, and the pirates were warming up on the field when we got there. We had great seats- the eighth row right behind third base. Luckily, Carlos Lee was playing left field which made Madgette really happy since he is her absolute favorite player.
It was a great game to watch, but by the 7th inning we were starting to get a little nervous- the Astros were behind 1-0. In the eighth Carlos Lee came up to bat and hit a homerun, bringing in two runners and scoring the third run. It was awesome! I thought Madgette was going to lose her voice after all the screaming she did.
After the game was over there were the Friday night fireworks which are an event all to themselves. The roof is opened, Rock music starts blaring, and the fireworks begin. Some friends of ours and their 2 kids came over and sat with us during the fireworks. The little white/blond headed boy and the lady in the white shirt are them. It was so sweet- at one point I turned around and that adorable little fellow was laid back on his momma all cuddled up just enthralled with the fireworks. It was so sweet it made me think to take a picture even though I missed the best moment.
Ya know, there is just nothing like going to a major league ballpark and listening to the crowd, the vendors, the announcer, the balls hitting the gloves, the tap of the bat, and your family chattering around you to make you realize how much you have. We are definitely not the richest family as far as money goes, but we are rich in some many other ways! We are very blessed, even though we may not always feel like it...