Camelback Ranch Friday night at Dodger Stadium

Take my out to the ball game!  Take me out with the crowd.  Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.  I don't care if I ever get back.  There was some truth to that song on this night. A big adventure for sure. 

This is the line, or part of it, to get into the Dodger's stadium.  It looked like it would take a long time but it didn't. They rushed everyone through security quickly. 

The right place at the right time.  Alex Vesia was on a practice field to our left as we walked to the stadium. He was just finishing his practice and was headed back to the locker room just as we were passing by.  Keri asked if it was OK to take a picture and he had no problem saying yes.  Alex Vesia and Easton.  

Keri and Mark!

It was a sold out crowd!

I love watching baseball, especially in person.  What an exciting experience and it will probably be a once in a lifetime experience.  I am thankful I was invited!

We were in the second row right behind home plate.  This was our view. NICE!

Here he is Ohtani, the super star!  The netting was in the way of the pictures as you can see. 

Othani at bat!

The Dodgers first baseman.  Freddie Freeman.  I moved so no netting was in the way. I got right up next to the netting so I could put the camera (phone) in the gaps. 

The Dodger shortstop, Mookie Betts. 

Yamamoto was the starting pitcher. 

Andy Pages. 

Miguel Rojas

Even more superstars Keri, Easton and me! 

Just chilling watching the game. 

Time to head back to the house!  What a great experience. I loved being with my family and watching my favorite sport, baseball. 

The Dodgers won as you can see.  

I am very thankful that I was invited to join the Doolittles on this trip.  It was great to have a week full of baseball but even better was the time I spent with my family.  So glad Kristin, Layne and Lucy joined us.  

Baseball Thursday Night Cleveland Guardians

Well, here we are at our first game.  The Cleveland Guardians or Indians!  Loving our seats, so comfy with a table for us.  

Best picture taker ever!  The man that took the picture was part of a group of men called the Baseball Buddies.  They have been going to baseball spring training for years together.  I would say they are all older but so am I.  They even had a big tour bus they travel in.  When he told us they had a bus I was picturing a small bus but it was a big touring bus.  There were a lot of Baseball Buddies!  Such a nice man and he too a great picture of us. 

This was a treat!

Batter up! Here we go!

These three sat right in front of us.  Love them so much! Layne, Easton and Lucy!

Someone, I won't mention any names (Keri) was multitasking.  Watching March Madness and the baseball game. 

Oh, nice picture of the stadium. 

Having a hot dog at the ball park is a must. Mike asked if it was as good as a Dodger Dog.  I didn't tell him this but it was bigger and tastier. The only time I eat a hot dog is at a baseball game.  That was a good hot dog.  

After the game it was time for s'mores.  This was the last night for Layne, Lucy and Kristin.  They headed home for Lucy's game and Layne needed to get back to college.  

This was a thing the whole week.  Go to the street with the lighted palm trees and take pictures. 

Pictures with sunglasses on are cool too!!!!  

 

Camelback Ranch and Golf on Wednesday

Cell phone pictures again.  

Well this was exciting.  Camelback Ranch houses the Dodgers and the White Sox.  We stayed on the Dodger side of the facility.  Dodger colors everywhere.  The Dodgers were practicing and we got some close up looks of the players.  

Well, Keri and I took a tour of the facility.  I was listening to the instructions of the tour guide but Keri wasn't.  She tried to get my attention.  Mom, Mom, Jackie, Jackie!  That's Othani!!!!  His body guard said not to take pictures but Keri did!  Here he is! 

I finally heard Keri and say Ohtani fade behind the wall. 

And of course Keri took a video of me ignoring her. I tried to post it but it didn't work.  I think it has something to do with the setting on the phone.  I should research it.  Next time!

                                                   Yamamoto!

Blake Snell

This was on one of the 4 practice fields.  They have 4 major league practice fields and 3 minor league practice fields.  The White Sox have 3 major league practice fields and 4 minor league practice fields. 

This little boy ask a minor league coach for his autograph.  So sweet. 

This is coach Shoemaker (12), a minor league coach. He has been in the organization since 1977. 

Each giant ball represents the MVP of the league!

We just missed an autograph here.  He is new to the Dodgers and I can't remember his name.  He signed a lot of balls.  We got there just a little too late. 

I don't really enjoy golf.  I really balked at this golfing thing but this was a very unique course.  I had so much fun.  I was totally wrong about the whole thing and I am glad I participated. 

The three grandkids kept talking about having a virgin Pina colada! Kristin decided to surprise them at dinner before our golf game.  

Here's the Pina Colada group!  They were very surprised.  

Here we go!

A little walk to the frozen yogurt shop for an after golf treat! 

It was a great day and a fun night with the family.