Trace's first Braves game

Trace Parker has been a Braves fan basically since conception.  I am sure of this because he was always SUPER active while he was "watching" Braves games in the womb.  Then, when he was just a few weeks old, he would cry if he was left in his swing beside the TV when ONLY when the Braves were on.  We decided that he was upset because he couldn't see the Braves play!

He watched his first Braves game on March 18th with Dad on the couch.  It was spring training, but still...















And he has watched MANY more in preparation for his first "in-person" game.  We really love our Sunday afternoon games, where we watch and take really long naps all snuggled up.  It's great fun!


But finally, on July 2, we made our first trek to Atlanta as a family of three to watch the Braves play the Marlins.  It was absolutely a perfect night. During a 7 day forecast where I seriously considered building an ark, we couldn't have asked for better weather.  It was 78 degrees with a beautiful setting sun when we arrived to Turner Field.  We were very thankful we waited until 15 weeks/4 days because it was just right in every way.  Trace really enjoyed the sights and sounds.  He took a little nap, but most of the time, he was very alert... talking and cooing at everyone in sight.

Parking in the Gray Lot... Trace changed into his #1 Braves Fan outfit.

Trace traveled "en Ergo" to the hallowed ground of Turner Field.

We had to get a photo with the brand new "10" stuff.  Chipper's number was retired 3 days prior.

We sat right beside the visitor's bullpen.  Same section we sat in on our honeymoon 6 summers ago.  Our sweet usher was the same and even said she remembered us!  The bullpen guys were smiling at Trace.  It was sweet-- for Marlins.

It was a laid-back Tuesday night game with plenty of room around us! 

Trace and Dad both LOVED it! Lots to see!

He even tried doing the chop.. at least the chant part.

He was one happy baby watching Kris Medlen get the W!

He did the chop and his first official "wave" as well. We have video evidence.

 We stayed until the bottom of the 8th, and we made our way to the car.  The Braves won 11-3 and had a season high 16 hits.  It was a fun night at the park for sure.  We were sleepy, so we stayed the night inVilla Rica.  TP was a champ.  He really seemed to enjoy it, and we enjoyed sharing something we both love with him! It was definitely a highlight of the summer.

Hopefully, we can have many firsts with baseball... including a first night watching TP play in Turner Field one day in about 20 something years :)