I was finally able to experience the new Twins stadium and it was AWESOME! We went to the home opener and sat in the upper deck. I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. The weather was perfect and continues to be cooperating very nicely with our new no-roof stadium. It is just so cool to enjoy outdoor baseball in Minnesota.
A few photos from the opener:
Looking to the right...
Looking to the left...
Looking from Tom's point of view...
First pitch!
Me, Tom and Brian :)
We went to another game the following weekend and brought Eloise. She was NOT ready for the big leagues. I think part of the problem was the extreme heat! Our season tix are in the sun and while the temp was only in the 60's it was sweltering in our seats. I didn't want Eloise exposed to the sun so she had on a long sleeve shirt, pants, hat, sunglasses...The poor thing couldn't even look at the field without being blinded (and sun exposed so I didn't let her look out) so needless to say there was some general unhappiness. She was fine in the shady areas but it was probably just a little much. At least she got to sport her "first Twins tee" at an actual game. Sara was kind enough to take a photo before any major crying started. Eloise looks like a mini-grandma who is about to lose it! Next game, no baby, and we can actually enjoy our seats!
The other side of the stadium was a different climate completely. Without the sun everyone was in sweatshirts and jackets and it was kind of windy and cold! (not really "cold" for minnesotans just an extreme difference from one side of the stadium to the other). Besides being entertained by the newness of the stadium and the energy of the crowd, both games I attended were also great because the Twins won!
We bought a traveling seat for Eloise that can hook on to different tables. I saw a few little kiddos in these at different restaurants and they seemed to work out pretty well. It was a little weird to have Eloise "seated" at the table next to me! I think she really enjoyed being part of the conversation.
Can you spot Ellie's seat?
I know the US has very strict safety standards for any baby related product but I was still a bit nervous and wanted to test out the chair somehow before putting my baby in it. The cat was an option but I didn't want cat hair in there. My dad had a compromise, a 15lb turkey in the freezer.
Like she's been sitting at the table her entire life.
We finally got a jogging stroller! Eloise was too cool to smile for the photo.
I realized I don't have too many photos of Ellie sleeping...besides from when she was teeny tiny. So sweet and peaceful :) She has really latched on to her "sophie" giraffe toy. We give it to her every time she is in her car seat. Her eyes light up and it is immediately put in her mouth. I love how her hand is resting ever so gently on sophie.
Her friends continue to grow at a rapid pace!
That is the latest for now!
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