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Monday, June 11, 2018

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend!

We had an amazing weekend to say the least and the highlight of our weekend was seeing the Commissioner's Trophy from the 2017 World Series (earned by the Astros, of course)!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

A local business decided to add our town as a stop on the World Series trophy tour and the rest is history!

As a little back story - in January of this year, the Astros hosted a "fan fest" event in Houston which is a free event to enter, but there are several "extra" options you have to pay for (including a picture with the World Series trophy). Well, we obtained the entry passes but did not snag the "extra" options in time before they sold out. Also, fan fest was held on the weekend we returned from Dopey Challenge and an extra 2 hour drive "just because" didn't sound like much fun at the time, especially since all of the events I was interested in were sold out already. So, we missed out. I assumed I would see the trophy at some point during a game this season, but to have it up close and personal like this was an even better treat!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

The local Toyota dealership went all out with this event including Cracker Jack, Popcorn, Sunflower seeds, hot dogs, and hamburgers!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

A local news outlet was also at the event and they interviewed several fans (including us) which was fun!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

Buy me some (popcorn) and cracker jack...

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

We arrived early and the line went pretty quick!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

The Astros game was also playing on several tv's inside the show room floor!


Brayden LOVED his first taste of popcorn!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

As a surprise, the Astros mascot (Orbit) was there, too! I told him that I loved his ring, so he had to show it off! 
Astros World Series Trophy Tour

No inappropriate pictures with the trophy, please. Seriously...it's sad they even have to tell people that.



This was seriously so cool to see in person!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

It's so shiny! (Then I started singing that song from Moana...)

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

No trophy tour is complete without a selfie!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

After we finished with our pictures, we sat for a minute to text people and post to social media. Orbit walked by and started "helping" Brayden with his game. I died.

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

Oh yes, and while waiting, they called a door prize number and guess what? It was mine! I won this orange Astros hat! YAY!

Astros World Series Trophy Tour

Sunday afternoon was SO much fun and I really appreciate the Tarver family for hosting this event! Seeing the World Series trophy in person with my little family was a pretty incredible experience, one I'll never forget!

4 comments:

  1. What a neat fan experience - I love that they gave back to the loyal supporters like this. Cute family picture with the trophy (it IS so shiny!), and that is one cool hat that you snagged!

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    1. Thank you! It was such a fun experience overall!

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  2. What a great thing to do! I saw the duplicate Stanley Cup in 1998 while the real one was on tour with my team. Some day I'll get back to the HoF during the season and see the real one.

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    1. Oh that's very cool too! Hope you make it to the HoF!!

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