We started off our trip at a Gateway Grizzlies game. This is a developmental league in East St. Louis. It's a small park but it was a blast.
They have every kind of nachos that you can imagine! Philly cheesesteak, pulled pork, Mexican, etc. And they were SO good.
Our family is also a big fan of Man vs. Food. It just so happens that Adam Richman recorded at this ballpark. Anybody remember the Krispy Kreme doughnut hamburger (also known as the Best Burger in Baseball)? Well, this is what it Iooks like...
And this is how you look eating one....
I know this will seem crazy, but it was delicious. The sweet mixed with the burger. Yummy!
We were able to meet up with Dan and Jessica Miller (college friends of Nate's and friends of mine) and of course baby Otto who I am just in love with. He's awesome! And as cute as a button.
Here is Nate, Jess, and Otto with Izzy the Grizzly.
We also were able to meet up with our good friend Tab. We try to get with her every time we go to St. Louis as she lives in Granite City. She's always a fun time!
That night we went back to the Casino Queen where we were staying and I won $67! We will not talk about how Nate did at the black jack table. It's shameful.
The next morning we got up and went to the Science Museum where we got in free but paid $9 to park. I'll let you they to figure that one out.
Our reason for going was to see a tornado documentary in 3D. My Dad is an avid weather/tornado watcher/guru so Mom did the research and found this. It was my first 3D experience and it was really neat. Quite realistic.
This is Nate and I inside the museum.
We then did some shopping and headed to another Man vs. Food spot. This place is called Pappy's and folks, if you ever go to St. Louis you MUST go there. The staff is so friendly, the environment is neat and the food, well, the food is absolutely out of this world.
The line to get in here is eternal.
We had The Adam Bomb and split it between the four of us.
It had ribs, a chicken thigh and wing, a pulled pork sandwich, a brisket sandwich, Frito Pir (Fritos topped with baked beans, cheese, onion, and link sausage) plus four side (we chose baked beans, sweet potato fries, fried corn on the cob, and potato salad). Holy moly was it a lot of food.
I have to say. This was the best barbecue I have ever had. They're homemade sauce was smooth and smokey, their meat tender and delicious. My mouth I'd watering just thinking about it.
Here we are in front of Pappy's. Nate needed some help holding his gut up as he ate more than I have ever seen him eat. Seriously. It was an eating extravaganza.
As we were getting our picture taken the owner, Mike, stepped out and said, "Say Pappy's!" He was the man that was featured on Man vs. Food. This gave us a chance to tell him how much we loved the food. And for me to have a picture taken with him!
Seriously, he is the nicest guy ever. He spoke with almost everybody. And was genuine and wholesome. It was such a pleasurable experience!
We then went back to the hotel to rest before going to see the Cardinals play.
We got on a shuttle and headed out for Busch Stadium. Mom and Dad treated us to tickets in the Champions Club. All of the food, all of the drinks you want, no charge. They had stir fry, tostadas, hot dogs, brats, nachos, a dessert bar, etc. And it was all indoors, which turned out to be helpful as the game was rain delayed 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The game started and we got to our seats. The view was awesome. We were under an awning sitting in cushioned seats. Fabulous.
The , in the 5th, a 50 minute rain delay. Have you ever watched those guys get that tarp on and off the field? That's some serious work!
After the game we headed back for one more night at the Casino Queen and then, it was home to pick up my buddy boy.
And as much as I loved that trip, I sure did enjoy getting back to play with him in the pool!
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