Another Magical Year in the Books!

2010 was another incredible year for us! Cyrus has grown each moment and he constantly keeps us entertained. This season my parents and nephews accompanied us to our annual Phillies game. Cyrus had a blast with Grandma. They were singing and cheering. You can see his affection towards stuffed animals in this picture. Shira can't wait until he's old enough to appreciate getting a stuffed Phanatic at their Build-A-Bear Center in the concourse. I can't wait until Cyrus is old enough to make trips to Milwaukee!

Back to Milwaukee?!

Xmas is early for Brewers fans like myself! Shortly after trading for Shawn Marcum from the Jays, the Brew Crew traded for 2009 Cy Young winner Zack Grienke from the Royals. In a rare blockbuster trade the Brewers have upgraded their rotation AND somehow managed to have a better offseason than the Yankees. This prompted me to promise my nephew we would go to Milwaukee if they return to the playoffs in 2011. It'll be my 30th anniversary as a Brewer fan and what better way to celebrate. Bark already returned my text and he is down for going back as always.

Cyrus' 2nd MLB Game!

It's hard to imagine a whole year has already passed since we brought Cyrus to his first game. Last year we stayed five innings (Phils didn't score) and this year we stayed 7 1/2 (Phils scored in the sixth). The Astros completed a rare four game sweep. The Phils currently have won 11 of their last 12 day games, needless to say this was that sole loss. I promised my nephew a few years ago that when he was in 3rd grade we'd take him to Philly, now that he's entering 3rd we brought him, nephew #2, and my parents to Citizen's Bank. We took the tour of statues on the outside (Robin Roberts, Schmidt, & Lefty) then entered Ashburn Alley. My nephew ate his 1st Philly Cheesesteak as Shira ate her last Luzinski BBQ Turkey sandwich. After getting autographs from "The Bull" we walked to our seats. I caught a glimpse of the Halladay Perfect game ceremony as we sat. It was a nice view from the first base side as we were hidden from the sun. The 'Stros jumped right on Kyle Kendrick and the Phils. Carlos Lee even made time for a slow homerun trot around the bases. The only Phillies run came as J-Roll dashed from first to home on a Chase Utley double to right. Cyrus enjoyed sitting with my parents, he sang with grandma and pee'd on grandpa! Final score: Astros 5, Phillies 1. The Phils have yet to win with Cyrus in the house, but we have plenty of memories regardless.

Stadiums #22 & 23: New York '09

In updating this site I realise I never posted a pic from my visits to the two New York stadiums last season. My trip to Citifield was with dad and two of my nephews. The Nats were in town and the stadium had a festive vibe. This season we took Oren for his bachelor day. We sat in the Pepsi Porch which was a nice view and its own community unto itself. We checked out the New Mets HOF which debuted this season. My '09 Yankee trip was the aforementioned game vs the Phils. Garlic fries were not as good as SF, but i've probably said that already. Hope to get to Citi soon, but no rush on Yankee museum...i mean stadium.

Moustache + Shea

The 2010 trade deadline has come and gone! The Brewers have kept Prince and Hart, while the Mets made no moves. Big winners seem to be Phils, Yanks, and Dodgers (no real surprise). However, the Padres (who have the best record in NL since a year ago) continue to pitch well and play the all important solid D. Cyrus loves to read his baseball book with Mommy at night and he can throw and pretend to throw when you say Pitch. Oren and Cori recently got married and Jon and Alison just returned from the Tokyodome and Japan. Jax has been keeping Rich and Erica busy as he awaits his wiffle ball debut with Cyrus.

Backman to the Future

Someday I'll get to tell Cyrus about how I picked up former Met & Phillie Wally Backman for a Mustchae Event. This was the first major leaguer Cyrus ever met. He seems pretty interested doesn't he? The Stache Off was to honor Jon and Uncle Rit's book Sweet Stache. It was a stellar night of musical performances and comedy. Plenty of memories and a really cool poster from it!

MMX!

2010 is here! Cyrus enters his 2nd calendar year! A year ago we anxiously awaited his arrival and now we are in a new home with him cruising around. There is something fun and new each day. I finally started to organize the basement and turn into something of a baseball den. My books and some memorabilia are there. I hung up some pennants and pictures as well. Our Vet Stadium seats are facing the TV! Can't wait to take Cyrus to another game...