On Saturday we went to Blake's first official Mariner event -- Fan Fest at Safeco Field. Levi has never been before, as it's not really his crowd, but it was made more appealing by our season ticket holder status that got us two free passes, free parking & early entry before the rest of the crowds. Fortunately Blake is already geared out with some great Goodwill finds.
Blake and daddy with Dave Neihaus.
Probably my favorite of the day was watching Levi bat (unfortunately, no photos). There was a batting cage where one could try to hit a pitch "from Felix" -- the backdrop screen played a video of Felix pitching while a pitching machine actually threw the ball. After watching a couple grown men not even touch the ball, I watched Levi get up there & make contact with every single pitch that came at him. I know my husband is quite a bit better than your average recreational ball player, but I've never seen him bat hardball. It was pretty amazing to see his swing & wow did it look a thousand times better than the others I saw.
That, combined with the photos below, makes him pretty hot.
Walking the bases -- it was cool to see the stadium from down on the field.
Nap & new hat.
Heading home, all tuckered out.
