Evidently, the furnishings and bedding have ben recently upgraded for our comfort (Yes, that's a gaping hole with stuffing oozing out)
In a weird mix of styles, the room offered a quaint environment (that means it was very odd and one of the smallest rooms we've ever been in)
This is the rest of the room. Seriously. That's it. Oh, wait, there was a bathroom to my right.
It was HOT and the trolley was L-A-T-E!
You can see how happy Tyler is to be waiting on the trolley to take us to the game...
At least Shan found a smile! And if you look closely, you can see I am the apple of her eye.... or something.
Hey, we made it! Rangers Stadium!! Really? No big corporate sponsor on the wall or anything? Just “Rangers Stadium?” How retro!
I thought this made a cool shot!
After we took our seats, the players came out to warm up - Can you say “Asdrubal?”
Hey, Beer Man, you're in my shot!
The only time in my life I will probably ever see Nolan Ryan live, and I get his rear view... Figures.
This is before the rains came. We had GREAT seats! Well, except for when the woman in front me of puked all over the ground....
The Big Screen - Hey, It's Nolan Ryan!
It was Teacher Appreciation Day for teachers of the year in two of Texas' regions. Melissa Lawson sang the National Anthem.
David Dellucci stretches to get himself ready for the game.
Tah-rah-rah-boom-dee-ay!
Indians logo on the big scren with a rotating baseball behind it and Grady on the scoreboard. Does it get any better in Texas? I think not!
I think the Topps baseball card player photos are a great idea!
More pre-game warm up. I wonder if they're discussing the impending showers?
It sure looks like he wants to hit him... DON'T DO IT, MAN!
Here's Grady, ladies!
I got your Rangers right here!
Laughing like kids! It's all about having fun!
And then there was rain...
And more rain...
The hot dogs were EXCELLENT! Probably the best ballpark dog I've ever had. Kudos to the dog man!
Nachos, on the other hand, were STALE! Yucko! Well, we ate 'em anyway...
Emily is not so sure about that chip...
But she takes a big bite anyway, while watching the unprotected fans scramble for cover.
I get way too much enjoyment watching people run in from the rain!
Are you taking my picture??
Daddy's little Indians fan!
Master of the 'quick-flash' smile!
Shan and Tyler posin'
Did I mention that it was RAINING? For about an hour!
Can you see the rain?
How about now?
I have no idea why I was concentrating so hard...
Ice Cream! Chocolate Chip Cookie! Toll House Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich! OH YEAH!
Hey, the rain stopped... Or at least calmed enough to let the game go on...
Didn't we do this already? Can't we just play??
The Tribe take the field to warm up - again!
The flying logo was cool...
The night's line-up
Retired Rangers Numbers - awesome!
Michael Young readies for the game
Four Rangers, an ump, and a ball girl. Isn't that a TV show?
Sizemore comes to bat. I thought this looked kinda 'artsy'
Rangers gettin' ready
You want me to play HERE!?
Warming up the pitcher
Grady: I'm stealing bases tonight... A lot of 'em...
One of my favorite shots - waiting for the ball to come in
See the white streak? Yeah, that's the 90+ mph pitch...
Grady stole at least three bases that night! Here, he just arrived on 2nd after stealing from his lead-off walk to first
Take me out to the ballgame!
Joel Skinner was one of my favorite players when I was kid. It was cool seeing him in person!
More baseball in action
My favorite Tribe fans!
Perhaps I ned to work on the timing of my photos...
Indians in the infield... Wait, wasn't THAT a movie??
Jeremy Sowers had a rough night pitching...
Throwing the ball around
This is what late-nights do to my daughter...
Though, I can't say much for her old man, either...
I was intently watching the Rangers kick Indian butt, though it wouldn't stay that way!
When you've Hamilton and Blalock on the field, you take pictures no matter who you're rooting for!
The Indians finally get three outs (I have no idea what inning it is - LOL)
Bringin' it in...
I love the retro decor
Ready for action
DE-FENSE! DE-FENSE!
Really... You want me to play HERE??
Yes, ANOTHER steal!
Sizemore was on a roll
Hey, it's the Rangers mascot-guy-horse-thing!
Emily loved that this guy could balance the cotton candy....
...on his head with no hands!
One of my favorite pictures, and it was taken by Emily, too!
Load 'em up!
Bases are loaded, and we're losing BADLY at this point...
Time to switch out the pitcher
Same shot - don't ask, just enjoy
Shin-Soo CHOO!!
Kelly Shoppach - can he save the day?
BOOM, BABY!
Gettin some points on the board!
Yeah, I could have moved, but I liked sitting where I was..
Batter in motion
Swing - and a miss.. ouch
What can I say? I like action shots
Or even INaction shots..
Let's Go Tribe! Way to Tie!
This guy CHOOSES to sit here
These folks are watching from the balcony
The DOT race! Go red!
I mean, GO GREEN!
Who is gonna win!? I forgot, I think red wins, actually... Green “trips”
My kiddos!
Looking for the perfect shot
Much better!
How 'bout that tongue?
Should I use one of these??
Just waitin on the pitcher
Ready to swing
I think this would make a cool wide-print framed photo
More Tribers in the field
Here's the pitch!
The wind-up
Dang, did I drop that?
The delivery...
Pitcher in motion
That girl can't believe the Rangers are losing in the 9th
Yes, by the time the 9th inning got there, it was 11:36 PM!!
Hey Jhonny! (Yes, that's how he spells it)
Did we win yet?
The pitcher sets...
The throw!
He sets again...
And here is the pitch
We sat in row 33. I liked the cool design.
Another, less 'flashy' look
Tribe Wins! Tribe Wins!
Why does the winning team “good game” itself?
Hiigh-fives for everyone!
We played great!
Good Game, Guys!
Back at the hotel! I like this picture a lot!
You see where Tyler goes - takes after his old man...
Emily liked the picture on the wall....
...and the TV...
...And her favorite subject - HERSELF!
Need I say more?
The morning after, the kids hit the pool!
Funny Face!
Swimming on one breath
She made it!
Coming up for air
And gone again
Six Flags was literally across the street!
Tyler eases into the pool
Still gettin there...
Free rides!
Wahoo!
Hangin on
Ride 'em cowgirl!
One of my 'artistic' photos
Catching the waves...
...digitally, anyway...
Searching for the perfect wave...
Need a background?
The moon was high overhead, but our camera caught it nicely
Playin in the pool
Hitchin a ride
BIG HUGS!
I think he was trying to drown her...
Once around the block, James...
Shan said she captured my “thinkng pose”
She likes to take pictured of her feet, trying always to capture the right look
Making big splashes
Catch me!
Here I come!
Throw me!
Hang on!
WWWHHHHOOOOAAAA!!!
Six Flags Tower in our backyard... Well, the hotel's backyard...
This is Shan's “thinking pose”
The airport was also close by. I tried for a shot of the moon and a plane, but it never worked out... Maybe another time
That says it all, right there
