FanFest 2010

Yesterday we spent most the day at Safeco Field for Mariners' FanFest. We had been once before, when Jax was 1, but we figured we'd have a lot more fun now that the boys know what's happening and can do a lot more activities. The whole drive down the boys kept talking about going to watch the Colts play in the Super Bowl, and we had to keep reminding them, the Colts play football and the Mariners are who we are going to see. Luckily, they caught on and we didn't have any daddy-embarrassing moments when we were there. It was a little disheartening when we showed up at 11:30 (started at 11) and the line to get in snakes all the way around the block. It was moving pretty good though, and we were only in it for about 15 minutes. We started off with a Mariner's lunch. Everything we did was a Mariner's something according to Boomer. After the best $25 lunch ever (read sarcastically) we headed to the clubhouse to see where the Mariners eat their lunch and Boomer was upset he couldn't eat with the guys. We didn't take nearly enough pictures, but of course had to get Griffey's locker.

Everything we did had a line, but the boys were very patient because there was lots of fun to be had at the end of the line. We were quite surprised at how well Boomer did hitting the ball. Not with the power that Jaxon has, but pretty consistent.

And of course after you hit the ball you have to run the bases, but it's hard to run with everybody in your way all the time. Good thing the boys are small and not too fast yet.

After legging out the homer they had to rest in the dugout.

Both boys won a prize for completing a kids' checklist of tasks. Jaxon was really hoping to spin the wheel and get the Mariner train, but he was sorely disappointed by "winning" a drawstring backpack. So disappointed that Daddy had to wear the thing. Boomer scored big time with the Griffey backpack, which he will be wearing through his first 9 years of school.

After the Moose was done icing his knee (freak chest bumping accident, he'll be ready for opening day) we got some pictures with him. You'll notice that Jaxon can not be seen within 45 feet of the moose, still stewing over his "winnings". Boomer made a new buddy and talked about him all the way home.

And no trip to the ballpark would be complete without the true baseball anthem and official snack of cotton candy.

We might have to make this an annual trip, and will definitely remember to bring our gloves next time to play some ball in the outfield. We tried to get some video of "take me out to the ballgame" and boys hitting balls, but it won't upload right. Maybe we'll get it up later.


*crystal here: i'd just like to add that i suggested we just put jaxon's drawstring backpack inside boomer's GIANT & EMPTY backpack............what does that tell you?! silly old daddy bear!!!