Padres game

Kyle's baseball team got together to go to the Padres game today. They got to walk in a parade through the Padres stadium. Since Jeff was away and Aaron needed a morning (daily) nap, Emily, Aaron and I stayed home for the morning portion of the events and met up with Kyle later. He was super excited to head to the game with his teammate Ethan and his dad and his sister who is actually in Kyle and Emily's class this year. I think the combination of getting to ride in someone else's car - a truck no less - being away from his twin whom he is normally with, his baby brother and both parents; and getting to go with a classmate and teammate and their dad, gave him a sense of maturity and independence. When Emily, Aaron and I got to the game, Kyle greeted us, but went right back to his buddies and teammates. It was really cool to see him interacting with his friends and cheering on the Padres and just having a great time at a baseball game. 

Emily, Aaron and I went down to the game after Aaron woke up from his nap. Instead of dealing with parking and to make it a fun adventure, we took the trolley to the game. It's fairly close to us and drops us off very close to the game and is much less of a hassle than parking so we did it. I just wish Aaron knew that he is to sit still when on a train or at a baseball game or wherever you are supposed to sit still! In time... 

Emily and Aaron on the trolley ride to the game. Yes, Aaron is proudly wearing his Cubs hat with his Padres outfit. 

Emily with her friends from Kyle's team - one is her classmate (who Kyle rode with) and the other has become her friend through the baseball season

Kyle with his teammates (he is behind the kid in the middle of the picture)

Kyle and his teammates. 

Aaron 'sitting' in the seat. Thankfully the section (nosebleed section) was fairly empty so he could have a seat or three and could climb around to his hearts content (and my anxiety). 

At the Little Italy trolley stop: I told Aaron to go give Emily a hug. He did!! He is really starting to understand many things!

On the way home from the game, we stopped in Little Italy to have dinner at Burger Lounge. Since we were busy and out most of the day, cooking just wasn't on the agenda. Plus, Burger Lounge is a good and easy stop on our route home. There was some Sicilian festival going on as well so it was extra busy there, but no matter, we had just come from a baseball game that was also crowded (just not in our section). 

All in all, it was a fun day for all of us. Kyle grew up a little bit with some independence. Emily, Aaron and I had a fun adventure together. And the kids and I spent some good, quality time together while Daddy was away. 

Kyle enjoying his pretzels and hummus. They were handing out samples in Little Italy. Kyle must be growing because he is ALWAYS eating these days and if he's not eating he is HUNGRY. And he's not quite 7 yet. I hesitate to think what the teenage years will be like for this kid!