Baltimore

Visiting Baltimore this past weekend was a breath of fresh air. Taking the short train trek down south started off and ended great.  We enjoyed some down time at the Inner Harbor, a pre-reception for La Salle University alumni, fab seats and hanging out with some great people and family along with a random encounter or two all made for a wonderful day!

 La Salle's Flat Explorer came along for the ride...he enjoyed both the game and Baltimore 

(even though the Phillies lost.)

Opening Night

Each year, I just have to attend Phillies' Opening Night - it's one of my favorite activities even if it's usually freezing! Besides being my favorite sport, the boys of summer captured my heart long ago back in the '90s when the Vet was still standing. And, this year wasn't any different. I scooped up a six pack in the fall eager to enjoy some more great moments in Phillies' history as I have over the last several years although the World Series parade was probably my FAVORITE of all time!

My friend Marlena and I met up with my brother, Joey, and niece, Olivia, before the first pitch. We hung out before heading up to our seats and watching the Phils - while freezing - score a win! What I think I'll always remember is what an overall great night it was for my city's sports team - the Flyers also won against the Penguins in OT!

Phillies Phun

The beginning of the Phillies baseball season is always something to look forward to and as a partial season ticket holder, I love going to games at Citizens Bank Park. Touring the park before the onset of the season definitely hyped up my excitement. And, even though I miss seeing Chase Utley on the field amidst reports he is doing well and could be playing as early as June, the Phanatic makes the games so much fun!
Here are just a few snippets from a couple games - preseason, opening day and the beginning of April. 

Painting the town RED!

Opening Day 

Lady Phapha made an appearance.

Joseph also wanted to take part in the photographing fun when we took him to one of the first games.

His skills are below.

  

Clearwater, FL

Touring Citizens Bank Park

Even though I'm still working on Christmas (yes, Christmas!) and birthday blogs, I needed to include a massive photo blog since I LOVED the event below.

In honor of all things Phillies related and Joe's 30th birthday, I bought tickets to tour Citizens Bank Park. Even though we have probably been in the stadium over one-hundred times and have been in the Hall of Fame club and other areas for events or with tickets from friends or co-workers, neither one of has had the opportunity to see behind the scenes fully. In the off-season, which is obviously winter, is the perfect time for just that. The empty ballpark's snow covered field were surrounded by workers above busy replacing paint and implementing a new, larger scoreboard. Seeing all of these new developments made me super excited for our upcoming trip to Clearwater, FL and start of the baseball season!

 Snow on the field?!

                                              Suites...I want that backsplash and those stools

Notice the fallen rose?

Putting in the new scoreboard

I loved the logo designs on the floor!

Can you say Phillies Clubhouse?! This was by far my favorite part of the tour!

The Phanatic's ride!

A replica of Connie Mack stadium

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The final lineup from NLCS Game 6 on October 23, 2010...very cool.

I love the Phanatic and the Phillies!