Atlanta Braves Weekend

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Dear Leah and Logan,

You're 8 and 7 years old, respectively 😀, and you just ran the bases at the Home of the Atlanta Braves- SunTrust Park.

First Ones in the Park

Let's back up...For Christmas we got everyone, by that I mean, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Justin, Uncle Mike, Aunt Daniela, and Uncle Caleb, a weekend getaway to Atlanta and an Atlanta Braves game in April 2019. 

The baseball game was Sunday at noon, so we had Saturday night to play around at the pool at the hotel.  An hour after we checked in, the Drury Inn had a Manager's reception for the ages, complete with nacho bar, hot dog bar, and salad bar.  Who doesn't like free food? 

18 inch Pizza Slices

Also that Saturday night was the 2019 Final Four, which featured Michigan State vs. Texas Tech.  The game didn't come on until 9pm, so our entire family took over the Drury Inn lobby. We were dressed in green and cheered our best, and the hotel night manager even brought out the popcorn machine in full force. Sadly, Sparty lost that night, but it was a relaxing, fun night for all. (And let's not forget your friend Gavin, Leah ...You 2 spent 3 hours together that night💗).

Atlanta Braves Family Trip, April 2019

On the Field, SunTrust Park

Sunday was game day.  We had 2 extra tickets, so Brad and Brady Tucker came down to enjoy the festivities. The 5 of us got there early to enjoy the stadium, but mostly to eat cotton candy.  Family got there later, and we enjoyed an exciting game that came down to the bottom of the 9th. I should also mention that we found a pizza place that served 18 inch slices.

Then, things got really exciting....after the game, the Braves invited all the children to run the bases on the field. The line was 5 stories (of ballpark stadium) long, but we patiently waited our turn. When we got to the bottom level, we were able to lift the boundary tape and sneak Grandpa on the field. Before you ran, we got to walk the perimeter of the playing field...I think Grandpa had the most fun!

The 2 of you got your moment in the spotlight as you ran 360 feet of bases in a major league ballpark.

Perfect family weekend, and I think we've found a niche of giving Christmas presents that are fun family getaways...time to start thinking about next year!

Love,
Daddy
April 2019