We just got home from a fun filled few days with Bryon's parents. On Sunday, we headed to my favorite shopping area in the Houston area and my mother in law took me on a birthday shopping spree at Williams-Sonoma. On Monday, she treated me to an 1 1/2 hour pedicure...heavenly! Then, early Monday afternoon, we headed down to Houston for a fun Astros event. My father in law presented a check to someone before the game on behalf of State Farm. Because of this, we were able to go to batting practice, tour the press box, and meet many of the Astros players. We were happy that the kids' cousin, Ashley, and her dad also got to join us! Since we are such crazy Rangers fans, I didn't know how enjoyable the event would be. It turned out to be a blast! The players were so sweet to the kids. The Astros star rookie, 3rd baseman, Chris Johnson, met us in the locker room and the kids asked him tons of questions. Thomas wanted to know what it felt like to hit a ball in the Major Leagues and did the ball really seem like it was traveling fast to the plate! Matthew wanted to know about the type of bat he used growing up and if he played in the Cape Cod baseball league. He was a Hyannis Harborhawk!
Also, in a crazy coincidence, I saw my blogger buddy, Jacinda, at the game! Seriously, what are the odds of both of us going to the Astros game and seeing each other there. Crazy! I also ran into my PTA friend's husband and sons who were there to watch the Cubs. Small world! The Astros ended up losing the game, but it was such a fun night!
Mary Beth loves her cousin, Ashley!
The boys enjoying the view from the press box.
The kids at batting practice.
In the press box.
The whole gang!
Michael Bourn at batting practice.
Jeff Bagwell just came back to be a batting coach. I hadn't heard of him which shocked Bryon, who always watched him growing up. Apparently, he was quite the hitter in his day!
Chris Johnson signing balls for the kids.
One of the Cubs coaches struck up a conversation with Matthew. He was such a nice guy!
Hunter Pence. I am never a big fan of his when he is playing the Rangers, but he was so sweet to the kids that maybe my heart has warmed to him! ;)
Mimi and Mary Beth
In the locker room with Chris Johnson. He is their star rookie this year.
Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman
Jim Deshayes with Mary Beth and Ashley. He was a great leftie pitcher for the Astros years ago, and is now their announcer.
We were excited to see Marlon Byrd! He was one of our favorite Rangers for the past few years.
Mary Beth and Ashley. Guess which girl just enjoyed a cherry Icee!
Big Mack is literally BIG MACK in this picture! He presented a check to someone on behalf of State Farm and was on the jumbotron!
Jeff Michaels
Mary Beth loves her cousin, Ashley!
The boys enjoying the view from the press box.
The kids at batting practice.
In the press box.
The whole gang!
Michael Bourn at batting practice.
Jeff Bagwell just came back to be a batting coach. I hadn't heard of him which shocked Bryon, who always watched him growing up. Apparently, he was quite the hitter in his day!
Chris Johnson signing balls for the kids.
One of the Cubs coaches struck up a conversation with Matthew. He was such a nice guy!
Hunter Pence. I am never a big fan of his when he is playing the Rangers, but he was so sweet to the kids that maybe my heart has warmed to him! ;)
Mimi and Mary Beth
In the locker room with Chris Johnson. He is their star rookie this year. 
Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman
Jim Deshayes with Mary Beth and Ashley. He was a great leftie pitcher for the Astros years ago, and is now their announcer.
We were excited to see Marlon Byrd! He was one of our favorite Rangers for the past few years.
Mary Beth and Ashley. Guess which girl just enjoyed a cherry Icee!
Big Mack is literally BIG MACK in this picture! He presented a check to someone on behalf of State Farm and was on the jumbotron!
Jeff Michaels
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