Biggest Little Cardinals Fan

As everyone knows I am a big Cardinals fan.  Mason is starting to follow in those footsteps as a big fan as well.  Here is a picture of Mason after a Cardinals victory:

At Mason's request we have watched many games on TV, but we made it most of the season without making it to a game in person.  On our Anniversary (10/3/12) we decided we would take Mason to the game as it was the last regular season game of the year.

First Game - October 3 - Cardinals vs Reds

Mason loved being at the game.  He was awake for the whole thing, which is no small feat due to him sleeping through every fun activity we had previously done.  He loved looking at the field, fans, and jumbo-tron.  We even were able to see a 1-0 Cardinals victory over the Reds (Cardinals Box Score).     

First Playoff Game - October 16 - NLCS Game 3 - Cardinals vs Giants

Since Mason did so well at his first game we decided we would bring us with him to his first playoff game when Ashley got tickets for NLCS Game 3.  Even with a 3 hour rain delay Mason enjoyed the game and the Cardinals came out with a 3-1 victory (NLCS Game 3).  Again Mason loved watching all the activity and played with Grandma O, Aunt Christie, and Aunt Ashley during the rain delay. 

First Green Seats - October 19 - NLCS Game 5 - Cardinals vs Giants

Not to be outdone by our other trips to the ballpark on Mason's thrid baseball game we were able to watch the last home game of the season in the NLCS from the Green Seats!  Ashley, Mason, and I got invited to go to the game with Katie, Henry, and the rest of the Stieven family.  We were hoping to watch the clinching game of the NLCS, but the Giants were not going to be beaten and they started their run to the WS.  Even though we didn't get the win we had a lot of fun and great food (NLCS Game 5).

Mimi, Papa, Aunt Jennifer, and Elliot also were at the game and I think they were a little jealous of our seats as they were watching us.

After the Giants came back to win the NLCS and end the Cardinals season Mason was a little sad for a couple of days.  I think he was hoping to see a World Series game in person since last year he was still in Mom's stomach for Game 6 of the World Series.

To cheer Mason up we were able to take him to a meet a greet with his favorite player:  David Freese!  Mason was thrilled to be able to meet David and he got his jersey autographed.  But the best part was the picture.  I think he was a little star struck.  

All in all the meet in greet was just what Mason needed to get him through the offseason and get ready for some baseball next year.  Also, I think it helped cheer David up as well to see even the littlest of fans are still cheering for them to get back to the World Series next year.  Mason will be keeping track of all the off season moves and counting down the days to spring training.