Lauren's Love For The Royals

I  can't pinpoint exactly when her love for the Royals began, but I can only imagine it started last fall when this Royals team brought life back to Kansas City with their amazing run last year, their entire amazing season this year, and now this incredible play off run.  

This girl was able to attend a play off game with her Daddy and definitely brought some luck to our Royals.  Mark picked her up from school early (yes, we took her out of school to go to a Royals game) and there were able to see a WIN from the Royals.  Mark said it was amazing for both of them!  

Then I was lucky enough to be Mark's date to the next playoff game.  Game 1 of the ACLS series against the Blue Jays.  So much fun.  

But let's back up to last season.  At some point in the playoff run, I went to the sporting goods store late at night to pick up Royals shirts for the girls.  I decided we all needed new Royals apparel.  These shirts have been worn over and over and over again with the winning season these Royals have given us.  

We went to 5, or maybe 6 games this year.  Last year I think we went to 1 (maybe 2.)  Addison's love for the Royals is simply not there.  She thinks the games are boring, only wants to go to the playground (which means I am missing the game as well) and asks me almost every night "Do we have to watch the Royals game again."  Um, yes.  Yes we do.  We watched every single game this year at some point or another.  (Live, TV, online, etc...) This game we headed out early and got an autograph from Greg Holland.  

It was a gorgeous Friday afternoon when Mark and Lauren went to the game.  Lauren knows all the players, all their numbers, every position, and almost all of the pitchers. This past summer when a game of Jeopardy was played and the topic was the Royals players, Lauren trumped all the boys and got all the answers right. The teachers were impressed.  We were not at all surprised.  She loves the Royals. 

Lauren even did a presentation this fall about the Royals.  She had to choose a topic she was passionate about...and you guessed it. She chose the Royals.  Specifically, Alex Gordon.  Who is her favorite player....most days. Some days it's Salvy, Cain..and if you know Lauren you know that Hosmer is her crush :) 

I even got the opportunity to attend a post season game last Friday.  It was awesome.  It was a gorgeous Friday evening, although a little chilly when the sun went down.  All 3 of us now own Take October sweatshirts.  I bought mine first, then Lauren bought hers, and Mark decided he needed one as well.  We love our Royals. 

The post season atmosphere was amazing.  

We even saw Marlin's Man.  If you don't know about him...click on the link.  He has become a Kansas City favorite.  

It's all in who you know.  That is how Mark got tickets for this game and the game with Lauren.  We were able to purchase tickets from friends.  We were able to go to the Budweiser tailgate and drink as much as we wanted...for free...because of someone we know!  

Then there is Moose man...who apparently lives in Lee's Summit, less than a mile from us!  Crazy small world.  

Of course, I had to get a picture with him.  Everyone does.  Can you believe he brings those antlers to every single game.  Every one!  

Attending a play off game with Mark was amazing.  I really hope we can attend more together and I know Lauren does too.  She loves to Royals.  

We are hoping the excitement with the Royals continues for years to come.  Maybe, just maybe, Addison will come around and love these Royals as much as the rest of us!  But for now, lets take the crown and head to the  World Series for a 2nd straight year!  Go Royals!

Royals Game

This past weekend we went to the Royals game to watch the Royals take on the Twins.  Our neighbor, Mike, is a scout for the Twins so he was able to get us some free tickets several rows up behind home plate!  We were surrounded my many Twins fans, but we still had fun.  Thanks Mike!  

We actually spend very little time in our seats at the Royals game.  Lauren would probably sit there the whole game with Mark because she loves baseball, but Addison is another story.  We did run into Addison's little friend, Jenna.  Addison was so excited.  

Addison and I went through the souvenir store twice.  It was nice and cool.  She begged for lots of things from the store, but I managed to tell her No all night.  

We toured the Hall of Fame and there was already lots of All Star memorabilia.  We watched a film on the history of Royals baseball, which we all enjoyed.  

The girls loved this pig! It was actually too hot to play out on the playground equipment.  The girls enjoyed the carousel ride, but that was all we did in the outfield experience.  We walked through the outfield fountains and enjoyed the breeze of the water on us.  That felt great.  

I took this picture before the game to send to Mike and tell him thank you for the tickets.  The girls agreed to a quick picture with no argument since I told them it was for Mike.  They love that guy and will do anything for him!  

It was a great night at the K.  It will probably be the only game we make it to this year, but at least we made it and had fun!