Pumpkin Carving

Chris and Jacob's Pumpkin:

Madison & I carved this one:

Red Sox Lose 13-4 - Jake Scores BIG

Jake wearing the Red Sox 2007 World Series Ring:

Getting an better view of the World Series trophies:
In awe:

Jacob with both World Series trophies:
After Jake scored 4 tickets to the Green Monster:


Jake and I on the Green Monster well before gates opened:

Jake and Chris during batting practice. Jake was hesitant to take his eye off the ball:

Jake waiting for Jason Bay to throw him a ball:

Jake and Uncle Brian looking over the wall during batting practice:

Meeting Cal Ripken Jr. :

Cal Ripken Jr.

view of batting practice:

View from our seats:

Jacob wanted a Fenway frank but we got him a monster dog not realizing the size difference!!

Play Ball:

I don't think he ever stopped smiling:

Keeping warm with some hot chocolate:

Jake and Chris:

Jake and I:

Jacob also received his personalized bat from Papi's manager Jose. We'll post pictures of it soon! What a night!

Channel 7 News Coverage

Jacob's interview with Channel 7 News

Boston Herald Atricle

N.H. tyke, 6, meets his Red Sox heroes in chance encounter
By Katy Jordan

DREAM COME TRUE: Jacob, 6 meets his favorite Red Sox player, David Ortiz, before last night’s playoff game at Fenway Park.

While most members of Red Sox [team stats] nation reveled in their hopes for a first-round playoff sweep last night, 6-year-old Jacob's wildest dream had already come true - well before the first pitch crossed the plate.
The pint-sized Sox fan’s fantasy was realized late yesterday afternoon as he was waiting to catch a glimpse of the players arriving at Fenway Park [map]. Suddenly he heard someone say, “Hey little man, Papi would like to meet you.”
Within minutes, the precocious little lad who rattles off team stats like a pro and, despite braces on his arms and legs, loves to play baseball himself, was swooped up by his hero, fan favorite David Ortiz [stats].
“I wish I brought my broom,” said the local boy who suffers from spina bifida, a neurological disorder that restricts his movement, but not his spirit.
“I’m the biggest fan in the world.”
One by one, a who’s who on the Sox roster came out to say hello to the spirited champ, who has the Green Monster painted on his bedroom wall and follows every detail of the team on his home computer.
Dice-K, J.D. Drew [stats], Julio Lugo [stats] and Dustin Pedroia [stats] all came running out to meet him. Jacob was overwhelmed by his good fortune.
“The Red Sox are my heroes. All of them, they really are,” Jacob said.
He joked with Pedroia, “I’d like a sit-down with Terry Francona.”
So Terry emerged to greet the little guy, too.
“I told him to put Jason Varitek [stats] and Julio Lugo in today,” he said.
Keith said his son is an ardent Sox fan, rooting for the team since he was only 2 years old.
“He reads them online,” his father sighed, “and he knows their batting averages.”
The father-son duo were among thousands of fans swarming Yawkey Way, anxiously awaiting another win for their team.
“We’re going to win it all,” Jacob exclaimed, clearly beaming.

Jacob - Red Sox 2008

Jacob & Daisuke Matsuzaka
Jacob & JD Drew
Jacob looking on while David Ortiz signs his hat
Jacob and Julio Lugo - PEACE!
Jacob shaking hands with Terry Francona while Ortiz & Pedroia look on
Jacob with Dustin Pedroia, Terry Francona, & David Ortiz

Talking to Mommy on the phone to tell her all about his big day ;)
Watching batting practice (while sporting his signed hat)
Fenway Frank anyone?
Pesky's retired number