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I said this before on Twitter; I hope he has the same good fortune as Holliday, Lugo, and DeRosa are having since they joined the team.
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Ok. Here’s a handful of photos taken since late June. Very sorry that it’s taken me so long to get these up. It’s not like I had much else going on this summer, like helping implement a new blood gas system for our respiratory department, troubleshooting problematic handheld devices for the phlebotomists in our lab, representing my IT department as its customer service advisor, taking 2 vacations, and, OH YEAH … help CL care for and raise our 14-month old daughter. So, without further ado…

HSHS Motherhouse – My employer sent me along with a select group on a pilgrimage to our corporate headquarters in Springfield IL. I at first had my reservations about the trip, but after having gone, I’m glad I did. Definitely a sight to see.

Splash City – when my family was in town, Christine, Sophia, and I took my sister, her husband, and their daughter to this local water park for some summertime fun.

Gateway Arch – this was my 2nd trip to the top of this St Louis landmark. Again, we took the out-of-towners along for the ride.

Cards vs Giants – our 2nd game of the year, and Rochelle’s family’s first time to Busch Stadium.

Busch Stadium tour – didn’t know we could tour the stadium, but we’re glad we did.

Branson – Sophia’s first road trip/vacation.

hummingbird – just having fun with the camera in my in-laws’ backyard (aren’t y’all tired of lookin’ at baby pictures?)

What’s that? Where’s Sophia’s latest photos? See the next post…

Christine and I were able to attend the ballgame Friday night (tickets courtesy of a friend). It was a very nice afternoon/evening. We had comfortable temps until the sun went down, the air became still, and the humidity creeped up. The seats were great, the food was expensive, and the atmosphere was fun. Cardinals were leading 2-0 when we decided to call it a night; they eventually won 5-0. Click the image above for the photo set.

Photos taken at the ballgame on Saturday.

Exiting Busch Stadium after the Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 (as viewed from the Eastbound Metrolink ramp; taken by my cellphone).

Jocketty out after 13 years as Cards’ GM (ESPN.com)

St. Louis won six NL Central titles, one wild card and two NL pennants under Jocketty. After failing to spend much on free agents last winter, the Cardinals faded to a 78-84 record this year and a third-place finish behind Chicago and Milwaukee.

Injuries to key players didn’t help either.

Cincinnati 5, St Louis 4

The Cardinals had surged from 10½ games out at the end of June to within a game of first place in the NL Central before hitting the road and hitting the skids. The latest loss dropped them 4½ games out.

Embarrassing. I can’t watch anymore.