Sharing thanks for going to a Long Island Ducks baseball game!

Let's Go Duck's!
We have been having some beautiful Spring weather out on Long Island. Last Saturday we headed out to see a minor-league baseball game for some family fun. I love being outside and watching a sporting event live. Here is what I was thankful for.
  1. Thankful to enjoy a beautiful evening outside with my daughter Liz and her friend Kavita! Happy that the ticket prices for the game are $10 - $12. Every seat in this small stadium is a good one! Love that the parking is free as well.
  2. Thankful to see a few people in our section have the thrill of catching a foul ball. This may be a lesson in life that there is a silver lining to a mistake. Let's face it a foul ball is a strike and when a fan catches a foul ball it is a small miracle for them. They have a huge grin on their face and they leave the stadium with a happy memory and a souvenir.
  3. Thankful for the amazing Grucci Fireworks after the game. It was a clear night and the fireworks were dazzling!  I love the sparkler fireworks where they sparkle at the end of gigantic burst!
  4. I am thankful for the power of smile. I was walking at one of my favorite parks yesterday. A few people passed me by and gave me a good morning hello with a bright smile. When someone smiles it is difficult not to smile back! We all have the power to give someone a small jolt of joy by just saying hello with a smile. So smile to make the world a happier place!
I invite you to share what you are thankful for! I love reading about the little things in your life that you are grateful for. They always make me smile!

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