This week we had a visit from Andy's cousin, Eric Stitzer. David is named after Eric's Dad, and Eric is one of David's godfathers. He came in Monday morning after a trip to Denver to see college friends. (He lives in NY) Monday was a scorcher, so we came home and went swimming in a neighbor's pool. I'd like to say we were super sneaky and broke in to swim, but it was an actual open invite to swim when we want while they are gone. The pool had a cover on it, and when we took it off and got in, it was a refreshing 90+ degrees. Pretty gross. We stayed and swam anyway.....
Tuesday was a beach day for us. We took Tyler and Lexie with us (neighbors) and once at the beach, we ran into some of Lexie's friends from school. Eric was a good sport and let all the kids bury him in the sand. I wouldn't have been as gracious, but I'm not 24. The water was great, about 75 degrees. It was a great day to actually swim in the ocean.
Wednesday, Eric and I took the boys down to Petco Park where we took a tour of the ballpark. The camera broke literally 5 minutes before we went in for the tour, so we only got 2 pictures from the outfield before heading in. It was pretty interesting....and a beautiful ballpark. I spotted the Padres GM, Kevin Towers, outside the ballpark before we went in. (He was on the phone, so I didn't say hi or talk trades....like giving away Jake Peavy.) Rose was spending the day with Lexie and her family at the beach and Belmont Park, a local amusement area right at the beach, then stayed with them for a sleepover.
Thursday was another beach day. This time we just took the boys as Rose spent the day with Lexie..... too much beach for her. Andy and Eric managed to watch the Yankees together in the evenings, and went for dinner a few times. Unfortunately, Andy couldn't take any time off. (We are headed on vacation tomorrow...a week cruise to Mexico with the in-laws and a few more relatives on Andy's side. More to follow after we get home.) Andy then took Eric to the airport Thursday night for his red-eye home. We had a great visit!
David and Joey LOVED all the attention from a Big BOY cousin
Eric being buried....Lexie, Hadley, Rose, Tyler, Joey...
It's ALIVE!
The water was warm....and beautiful!
Even I went in swimming
A view from just outside the outfield at Petco Park. The area is called Park at the Park. It's open to the public when games aren't being played. Pretty neat. You can buy a ticket for $5 and sit out on the grass and watch the game. (Eric was facing the grassy area) There is a big screen out here too you can watch. When the Padres are away, they televise the games on the big screen and you can come and watch. We have been to a few games sitting here. It's a pretty nice option with little kids. There is a playground for the kids. You can walk around the ballpark during the game, you just don't have a real seat. There are a few bars and restaurants you can visit. Some day I will get to do that....sans kids. But for now, a fun way to watch a Padre game.
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