Meet me in St. Louis...

Maybe it's my fascination with the movie, maybe it's my childhood obsession with Judy Garland (or perhaps that my husband is going to be there?!) but I have always wanted to go to St. Louis. Always. Somehow, I've never managed a trip. Well, my dream's coming true (I don't have high expectations in my dreams, I guess, maybe I should dream of the Caribbean...). I leave tonight at 8 pm to see Dallas for a weekend trip. We are both so excited. Reesie will be with her #1 love, her Meme, so she's in good hands.

I can't post without a pic but I can't believe I forgot to post this last week. Here's the sad truth: I missed what was the best, most cherished, precious photo op of all time in Nashville. I do have a somewhat good excuse though. We arrived at Wednesdays game in the ninth inning and it was sprinkling. It had been raining all day for the past two days and down pours would start with no warning. With that said, I did not bring my camera or video camera with me. In the words if Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman..."Big Mistake. Huge." It was. Not only was the entire bullpen playing with her, but Dallas took her for her first trip to the clubhouse. Normally girls don't get to go (for obvious reasons I hope I don't have to explain) but since she is little he wanted to take her. She hopped over the fence and walked the entire trek of outfield with her Daddy (for a more detailed visual, she started around first base and walked to the deepest part of centerfield where the clubhouse entrance is in Nashville).

It was the most precious moment I have witnessed as a wife and mama.

I was engulfed in the moment.

Him looking down at her. Her gazed up at her Daddy the entire walk.

She would run, run, run, then walk.

Then turn to head back to the infield. Daddy would guide her back straight.

Then, the best part, they turned up music over the speakers and she stopped. looked at her Daddy. Then broke it down baby. I was rolling. The fans in the stands were laughing, except the two who had tears in their eyes they were so taken in by this daddy/daughter moment.

I missed it. Perhaps the cutest moment ever. I have ten zillions pics of her stinkin toys, books, sippy cups and I missed this. Don't judge me, I judge myself. I will punish myself forever for this one.

I waited on them outside (she stayed in there a long time) and the door opens up and blast! out she came. She gave off the impression that she'd been blazing through the lockeroom like a tornado. She had the biggest smile on her face. I just took it in.

Daddy reported that she was great. She became instantly shy around all those big guys and they all tried to pick her up and play with her but she stuck by Daddy. Dallas said she was glued to his side. Can you blame her?

Talk about intimidation people.

It was one of those moments I'll never,ever forget. Daddy either.
A quick pic for you tonight from the park.  We seem to go there a lot lately...

Happy Friday tomorrow!