Pre-Game Walkup...

Anticipation builds for what we thought at the time would be a stellar effort by the home team.

Two bums we met in the park on the way to the game...and by bums we mean our really good friends Aaron and Abby.

Tate's First Cards Game...For Better or Worse

By the time we got to our seats, the Cards were down 3-0 on back...to back...to back home runs. Ouch. Needless to say, the camera came out early to occupy our time.

After his first game, Tate is still considering whether to root for the Cardinals or become a Twins fan.

Tate's Dad giving him pointers for when he takes over at first base when Pujols retires.

Ugly game...beautiful night at Busch Stadium.

Kristen and Abby...not watching the game.

Tate finally had enough excitement. He fell asleep about halfway through the game. We left a little early, when the score was 17-2. Final score: Phillies 20, Cardinals 2. Apparently the Cardinals slept through the game, too.

Houlihans...

These are: (a) a pair of professional painters; (b) two guys who really like Long Islands; (c) dorks.

Tate and his Momma...not pictured in this entry: Abby (but only because no one took her picture; sad!).

BONUS Sleeping Baby Pics!!!

Like we said, swimming can make a baby really sleepy.

Tate's First Big Swim

It was a little bigger than his kiddie-pool in the backyard. He loved it, though!

Swimming, as we all know, though, can be quite a workout.

St. Louis, Baby!

Yep, Tate decided it was time for a road trip to see Aaron & Abby. Dad drove part of the way, but he figured it was about time Tate learned the ways of the road. He couldn't be any worse than a lot of the other drivers on I-44!

Water Baby...

Tate was pretty excited to get his board shorts on and hit the pool, especially since it's been in the 90s lately.

As you can see, he kinda likes the water.