We set out to Harbor Park on a drizzly Saturday night hoping that the rain would hold off so that we could see the Tides play the Rochester Red Wings. It also happened to be Navy Appreciation Night, which meant that we got to listen to the Navy band, see a group of young men and women be inducted into the service, and cheer for a few military men and women (and military spouses) who were being recognized that evening. I feel like nothing says Norfolk like the Navy, and so I was extra proud of my hometown when I saw the crowd that had turned out that night.
Our seats were fantastic -- right behind home plate, which meant that A. got to see most of the action unfold only a few feet away. She was entranced by everything that was going on -- she kept up a pretty steady stream of commentary that could give the official Tides announcer a run for his money ("That man goes up there. He hits the ball. He running! Wow, he run!") For all that, I still think that she was more into the games in-between innings than she was the actual baseball game -- she cheered harder for the teams racing to build a giant hamburger than she did any time one of our players got a hit. (Although the hamburger race was very exciting that night, with one team running the wrong way and another forgetting the cheese).
We also introduced Anouk to cotton candy while we were at Harbor Park that fateful Saturday. She was definitely a fan of that, eating almost one whole bag by herself and then crashing hard from the sugar high. This coincided with the point at which the rain started in earnest, so we left at the top of the 7th inning. But we still felt like we got a good amount of excitement out of the evening -- we couldn't have asked for more.*
*Except maybe the Tides to not get shut out, but that's a small thing, right?
Go team! Have you ever been to a Tides game? What's your local minor league team called? (I still think Richmond has the best with the Flying Squirrels).
We have the Naturals here, for the Natural State and the movie, The Natural. They used to be the Wichita Wranglers. Sometimes for throwback night, they go by the Thunder Chickens. That was one of the team names that didn't make the cut, thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteWe went to a game Sunday night with our friends. L spent more time playing with her pal, but she watched the game some too. She also ate cotton candy and a funnel cake. Bart ate some deep fried Oreos. I keep waiting to see if he'll try the funnel dog, which our ballpark is famous for in Minor League circuits.
BTW, that last picture of A is too precious!
Deep fried Oreos -- that's something they need to get ASAP at Harbor Park! We had footlong hotdogs and the guy selling them seemed very concerned that it would be too much food for me. He obviously doesn't know me very well!
DeleteSunday nights at Arvest Park kids eat free. So, L got a free hot dog that I had to eat for her, since she has yet to decide that they're wonderful.
DeleteOh my goodness gracious. Those baby pony tails are soooo cute. I'm in love with Baby Whimsy's. They don't last long but I can't get enough of them.
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Oh and I think you've inspired me to go to a Tides game soon. I haven't been in years! :)