A trip to the big city

On Saturday we went down to Seattle for some fun at the Seattle Aquarium and a Sounders FC game. We left Brindzi with Tara and Marcus for the day and headed down during Corbin's nap. About a month ago we were at a restaurant with a big fish tank and Corbin thought it was the coolest thing. So I thought it might be fun to go to the aquarium. We met up with Uncle Kevin and waited in line in the rain.

It was a super speedy trip because of the unexpected long line, a long diper changing line, and things always just take longer with a baby. But Corbin loved it! He especially liked the tanks where he could stand at the glass and watch the big fish! He also liked the river otters that played and spashed about!

We then headed back to Kevin and Meghan's for a nap and some food. Then it was time for Corbin's first Sounders FC game. As you know, Adam is a little Sounders crazy. At first I was giving him a hard time. He spends countless hours on the internet reading all about them, reading blogs, message boards, etc. He knows the players, where they came from, who they played for, what songs have been written about them. It's an obsession. I thought his obsession with the Mariners was bad. I was wrong. He spent money on tickets when I thought we didn't have any money. But now I understand (a little). These games are awesome! There are a few things I like about it more than the Mariners or other sporting events. One, they are more enthusiasic fans. Everyone is into the game. Everyone is on their feet. We know how long it will last, unlike a baseball game that could go on for HOURS. There is constant action. Adam is not keeping score (in his book) but instead just super excited. The atmosphere is just so much better! So now I am a little more understanding with his Sounders craze. I even like the songs... Soundes till I die! And so is Corbin!

Blue softy made an apperance about half way through the game. Helped the teething action and getting ready to sleep.

It's a good thing Corbin already owns a bunch of blue and green. He also got to sport his fancy new scarf from his aunt Meghan.

This is how you cheer!

Yay Sounders!

Nighty night! Babies are amazing! How he can fall asleep through all the horns, screaming, cheering, clapping, singing, chanting, is beyond me (he did have ear plugs in but still)! At about 9 pm, almost 2 hours after his regular bedtime I put on our blanket and started to rock him (in the pack) and put my face inside with his. He just fell asleep. I think if I had tried earlier he might have even slept earlier. Oh well. As we were leaving the stadium people were cheering and chanting and blowing horns and he still slept! It was such a festive mood! I love it! He woke up as we transfered him into the car seat but then fell asleep again once we headed for Bham. And then made up for what he missed in his naps yesterday. He was quite the trooper!

GOOOOO SOUNDERS!