spring training dreaming

I originally drafted this post in March during the weeks of spring training with a hope to say next year we are going, it's been 4 years too long to miss out on the fun!  While I missed the Spring Training window, what better timing than to publish the week of our first White Sox game of the season with my dad. 

This is a very special time for us as these pictures and videos also bring back memories of a very monumental moment for my dad. Leaving a Sox game last season back in May, he fell and tore both of his quads, with an emergency surgery and intense physical therapy sessions following, he made it a goal for himself to take batting practice at the August workout on the field.  

​Not only did he take batting practice, he had an amazing run, we were all so proud of him!  While I wish I had more videos to capture our time, I am thankful for the ones we do have.  My favorite moment by far is the happiness this brought him and especially love how I captured my  sister, who is in orthopedics greet him after his bat and see how proud she is of her dad that he accomplished his goal!  'Be tough' is a phrase he said to all of us growing up, and we got to see him 'be tough' for all us and and our kiddos as well!