Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

I think it might become a Byard family annual tradition to attend at least one Cincinnati Reds Game during the summer.  

Home of the Cincinnati Reds :)

We've gone the past two years with Kyle's family and we enjoyed both times very much!  However, I think I'd have to say that if I had a choice, this year was better.  First of all, this year we went at the beginning of June instead of the end of July.  This cut down on the temperature A LOT.  It was still hot in the stands, but that's more from the proximity of people as opposed to the real temperature, I think.

Gary and Jacob walking a mile ahead of us...someone's eager to get into the game!

Michele and Kelsey sporting their Tigers colors.

Plus, this year Kyle's sister Kelsey went with us.  Last year she couldn't go because she couldn't get off work :(  

And....this year we went to the IKEA store before going to the game!  Can you say amazing?!  We didn't buy anything...it was enough to just look.  Kyle's brother Jacob got a coffee table for his room (for what I have no idea) but other than that, we were all able to hold out on getting much.

It was also a lot of fun rooting against the Tigers (mostly because all of Kyle's family are Detroit Tigers fans).  

The Goodyear Blimp that films the park.

Oh, Kelsey...

Gary and Kyle concentrating on the game

Our view of the field and some of its crazier fans (the woman in front of us in gray had some INSANE homerun victory dances!)

Leaving during the 7th inning stretch...poor Michele had work the next day :(

So I think this year was just a lot better! 

Plus, I even got some of the practice pitches AND Kelsey being dumb on video (she quickly realized I was filming):

Ahhhh....ballgames.  Makes for good family memories!