Last week, we went to Jude’s first baseball game to see his beloved uncle Braden (whom he calls “Cocky” for whatever reason – hilarious). Braden’s a senior and he’s an amazing baseball player. It was the perfect weather for a game, and we enjoyed hanging out with everybody and cheering on the Irish.

Jude and his Mimi, my birth mother

OH HAPPY DAY! Jude got a baseball from the coach in the practice facility. Lucky duck.

Our favorite player! Go #3!

“RUN, COCKY, RUN!”

Jude and his Papa Joe.

Could it have been the best day ever? Two Sonic drinks, a hamburger, and his racecars. Oh, and a baseball too.

And then the crowning moment – getting to be on the field with Braden after the game. Braden is so sweet to Jude and it just makes me smile.