This is a reprint of a piece written by my son-in-law Mike.
August 14, 2008
Good Morning Sports Fans.
The gods were smiling on us yesterday. First thing in the morning Chris suggested that Natalie ought to wear her Detroit Red Wings onesie that granddad Barry had sent. It’s cute, it’s pink, it’s sports attire, and it was the first time to wear it.. I could not have been happier at the suggestion.
Then as I am getting ready for work Art calls and leaves a message that the Stanley Cuo would be visiting Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana.
I assume it was fate. Natalie in her Red Wings Gear. Lord Stanley’s Cup in display. And a New Haven culinary landmark. I had to get picture of her with the Cup.
But as the appointed time drew near, Chris warned Natalie had been fussing most of the day. Bets were laid. I’d never get her even close to Wooster Street before she pitched fit and had to come home.
Fortunately, however, Natalie Grace decided to bring her best behavior and we got to Pepe’s and she was mostly sleeping. But once we got inside she woke up to see the Cup.
Taking her out of the car seat she immediately drew “oohs” and “Ahhs” and “Omigod you gotta see this, she’s got a Red Wings onesie.” Instantly the star of the show.
So now they are calling for Chris Scoppetto to come see the youngest Wings fan of the day.
“That’s great that you brought her out – how old is she?”
“Six weeks, today.”
Silly me I’m assuming it’s still going to be tough to get close. “Do you think we can get her close enough to take a picture next to the Cup?”
“Next to the Cup? Hell we’ll get pictures of he in the Cup!”
Amazing - I wait 38 years to kiss the Cup. She gets to ride around in it after barely 38 days.
All this and Pepe’s apizza. A good day.
Enjoy the pictures and Buy the New Haven Register. Natalie made the Masthead (under the teaser “Italian Ice” and page one of the sports section.
The gods were smiling on us yesterday. First thing in the morning Chris suggested that Natalie ought to wear her Detroit Red Wings onesie that granddad Barry had sent. It’s cute, it’s pink, it’s sports attire, and it was the first time to wear it.. I could not have been happier at the suggestion.
Then as I am getting ready for work Art calls and leaves a message that the Stanley Cuo would be visiting Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana.
I assume it was fate. Natalie in her Red Wings Gear. Lord Stanley’s Cup in display. And a New Haven culinary landmark. I had to get picture of her with the Cup.
But as the appointed time drew near, Chris warned Natalie had been fussing most of the day. Bets were laid. I’d never get her even close to Wooster Street before she pitched fit and had to come home.
Fortunately, however, Natalie Grace decided to bring her best behavior and we got to Pepe’s and she was mostly sleeping. But once we got inside she woke up to see the Cup.
Taking her out of the car seat she immediately drew “oohs” and “Ahhs” and “Omigod you gotta see this, she’s got a Red Wings onesie.” Instantly the star of the show.
So now they are calling for Chris Scoppetto to come see the youngest Wings fan of the day.
“That’s great that you brought her out – how old is she?”
“Six weeks, today.”
Silly me I’m assuming it’s still going to be tough to get close. “Do you think we can get her close enough to take a picture next to the Cup?”
“Next to the Cup? Hell we’ll get pictures of he in the Cup!”
Amazing - I wait 38 years to kiss the Cup. She gets to ride around in it after barely 38 days.
All this and Pepe’s apizza. A good day.
Enjoy the pictures and Buy the New Haven Register. Natalie made the Masthead (under the teaser “Italian Ice” and page one of the sports section.
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