On Father’s Day, Pampers partnered with Eli Manning to celebrate “Most Valuable Dads” every where at the New York Mets game (or as I like to call it, the Cincinnati Reds game). We were honored to be invited to participate in the fun day and experience a Father’s Day to remember.
Yes, in the midst of moving to Germany the boys and I flew north to New York City for a quick trip to hang with the Pampers Baby Board and take in a ball game. We literally moved out of our house Friday night at midnight and hopped on a plane at 6 am on Saturday. Totally crazy, right? But it was worth it and we had a blast. While we were gone my daughter spent a “Princess weekend” getting pampered and spending valuable alone time with her grandparents.
We’re on a plane!
Fun with Memere and Papa Lou!
Father’s Day with Eli
Before the game festivities began, we had the opportunity to attend a small Q&A with Eli Manning. In case you’re not a big sports dork like me, Eli Manning is quarterback for the New York Giants. He’s a two-time Super Bowl winner and MVP and, more importantly, he’s the father to 14 month old Ava. I missed much of the conversation with Eli because I was being Max’s Most Valuable Food Source and nursing him in another room. Max and I did make it back in time to get a photo with Eli!
The weather was gorgeous and we took our seats to enjoy the game.
And then it was Eli’s big moment. He got a huge ovation as he walked to the pitcher’s mound with his adorable daughter to throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Check out a quick video from the day. Cue the cuteness, there’s lots of Ava!
Huge thanks to Pampers for providing my family with this wonderful experience.
Meghan Freed
June 21, 2012I love the bit about you being Max’s Most Valuable Food Source. (Also he is SUCH a cute baby.)