St. Louis wedding photographer Nicole Welch

Last week, Dan, Aidan and I had a great opportunity to go on the field at Busch Stadium where a Navy friend of Dan’s re-enlisted in front of everyone. It was a super cool experience, and I was thrilled he asked us to go! Dan + Tom met back when they were deployed to GITMO and have stayed in contact. It helps that Tom is stationed in St. Louis…Aidan REALLY loved meeting Fred Bird, and squealed every time he came by. Lots of hi-fives were had.

Dan and I took Aidan to a Cards game last year, but it was just for a few innings. He really didn’t enjoy being confined in a seat. This game probably would have been similar, except Aidan didn’t get a nap and was exhausted. It made for a much easier time for mom and dad. LOL. We made it through about 6 innings and then had to leave, but Aidan still talks about the game. “Member went to baseball game?” he asks. Oh yes, I do. It’s so great to experience these moments with my son. Even though the stadium is new, the experience is the same, and I always loved going to baseball games as a child. Sitting there with my wonderful husband, my amazing little man, eating hot dogs and enjoying an afternoon Cardinals game….What more could I ask for? Not much, I tell you. That’s my kind of day. Especially when the Redbirds win! Go Cards! And congrats to Tom!