At nine, Gavin had yet to attend a "real" baseball game - one where the Red Sox are playing at Fenway Park.  Oh, sure, he'd been to Fenway on a tour (the Sox were out of town), and he'd seen the PawSox a few times, and he'd even been to his share of Brockton Rox games.  Yet he longed to partake in the particular ritual that is the Red Sox.

So, back in April, in order to actually have access to tickets that might be priced somewhere in the realm of reality for working stiffs like us, I joined Red Sox Nation.  The membership came with a pair of tickets which I ordered promptly.  Oh, and Gavin joined Red Sox Kid Nation so he could get a cool Red Sox cap and lunch box, among other benefits.  And then, of course, we WAITED..........

On Monday, July 2, 2007, the big day arrived!  Gavin woke up early, and essentially quivered in anticipation all day.  It took a bit of effort for me to get my work done in between all of the "Is it time for us to leave yet?"s, but somehow I managed.  Gavin decked himself in all his Red Sox gear, and FINALLY, it was time to head out to the train!  I don't normally allow myself to get caught in front of the camera, but a woman waiting for the train offered, and Gavin begged, so I (reluctantly - can you tell?) agreed.  A short time later, the train arrived.....

   A Commuter Rail train, a Orange Line Subway, the #8 Bus, and a short walk - eventually we arrived at Fenway.  It has changed so much since the last time I was there, and yet, it's still the Fenway I'd always known and loved.

A Fenway Frank before the game................................................. Gavin's favorite player, Manny Ramirez, takes a lead off first.

Final Score:  Red Sox 7, Texas Rangers 3.

Walk to Ruggles Station, miss the train by moments, so it's another Orange Line train to Back Bay Station and the Commuter Rail leaves at 12:04 am. 

That's one happy fan.