Father's Day a the ball park

Ava and I surprised Steve with tickets to a baseball game for father's day.  We went to Angels stadium to see the Yankees play the Angels. It was family fun day at the park so there were a ton of kids there and some fun kiddy events going on as well. At the end of the game they allowed kids to run the bases for free, so after double checking that Ava could participate even at her young age we stood in line for about an hour so she could run the bases. Once we got to the front they wouldn't let her in.  They said she couldn't run and was too small. :( I think they thought she was younger than she is and couldn't walk because Steve was holding her when we got to the entrance. I saw other kids her age doing it and didn't think it was fair that she was being told no because of her size. Normally I would accept it and move on, but for some reason being a mom has really taught me how to speak up! I went back to the entrance and told them my child was capable of "running" the bases and if anything would only need someone to help steer her in the right direction. Luckily, they let her go and also had some Angels girls help her around. She had a blast! I don't know why but watching her do this on her own, without Steve or I, and seeing how happy it mad her brought tears to my eyes.  She made it all the way around without much stopping. She definitely made sure to step on home plate on her way out, which made me very proud!  Running the bases was something so silly, but in that moment I felt so proud of her I thought my heart was going to burst! All in all, it was a great father's day! Steve may have a girl, but he definitely has a sports loving girl (so far)! She loves to watch baseball, basketball, and always wants to play basketball with Steve.

Here are some pictures from our day at the ball park.

Of course she had to wear her White Sox outfit to the game! Thanks Papa for the nice pink shirt! 

Loved all the people, cheering, and hanging with her daddy. 

Daddy's girl <3

Here we go! Getting a little help from some new friends. 

And she makes it all the way HOME! Wanted to stop here to chat with everyone, but the girls kept her going. 

So proud of our big girl!

Ok, this had nothing to do with father's day, but took these adorable pictures of Ava and her friend Asher today. They were enjoying a little snack and play time while their mommies shopped (or at least attempted to shop).

Ava loves to feed people and Asher loves to eat.....it's a match made in heaven!