The Texas Rangers are in town today for a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles. Jessie played T-Ball, and her brothers all played baseball at Aledo Althetics, so we are kindof a baseball family.
"OK!! I Object!! Why is it that my stinky brothers get to go to a baseball game, and I have to stay here at Kennedy Krieger and do Rehab?" Notice the O's caps.
Here are Josh, Jake, Jared Adams, and Matt getting ready to board a water taxi over to Camden Yards to watch the Orioles play the Rangers. We took the Metro over to the Adams' hotel, so this is their very first Subway ride, and Water-Taxi ride. Jamie, Hold on to that camera!! Notice the Texas Ranger's caps. Thanks Mr. Washington for the Texas Rangers Caps and the tickets to the game.
Here is the Adams family from left to right...Melanie, Jeremy, Jamie, and Jared. These guys are some of Jessie's angels. They are responsible, along with the Texas Rangers organization for doing some amazing things for Jessie, our boys, and our family. For those of you that know them, you know that they have hearts of gold. For those of you who don't know them, I hope that you have a chance to meet them. Jamie and Melanie have been doing amazing things for Jessie way back to the Big Pink Send Off from Stuard Elementary for Jessie.
They were our hosts at Camden Yards for the big game.
The Orioles Mascot came up to meet the boys during the game. I think that they enjoyed it, but here, it looks like they're terrified. It was quite a treat for the "real" mascot to come and meet the kids. They really felt special to be able to get so close to the mascot. Also during the game, the boys were delivered a bag of Orioles gear from the team, including a cap, big hand, and more. They were given a ball for Jessie signed by several of the players.
The game is over, and the Rangers lost....awe..but they went on to win the series!!! This was an unforgettable day for all of us. Thanks Jamie and Melanie, The Texas Rangers, and The Baltimore Orioles. It was an incredible day for all of us, but especially for the kids.
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What is this!?!!??? MLB Texas Rangers Baseball players on the floor at Kennedy Krieger Institute. These are some amazing guys. They have a game to play today, and yet they've taken the time to come out and visit Jessie and bring her gifts from our FAVORITE Major League Baseball Team.
The fellow on the left is Texas Rangers pitcher CJ Wilson and the fellow on the right is Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. They must go to the same barber as Jessie, although I bet that Jessie's haircut cost more than CJ's and Jarrod's. The picture that they are holding is a pink jersey with #8 (Jessie's T-Ball number), and Jessie's name on the back, signed and presented by Nolan Ryan and the Aledo Ladycats Softball Team.
Here is Jarrod and Jessie. Jessie had such a good time with Jarrod, and I know that Jarrod felt a special attachment to Jessie, since he has little ones of his own.
I think that Jessie really thinks that CJ is cute. She really likes his mohawk. I still can't believe that these young men came all the way out to Kennedy Krieger to say hi to Jessie and give her a BIG Texas Hug. These men are top notch players and top notch humans to take time out of their busy schedules an visit a sick little girl in the hospital. Thanks guys!!!
And this is our special little Texas Ranger Jared Adams. He plays catcher for his Aledo Althetics All-Star Team, and took the time to draw Jessie a picture. Jared, you are a true all-star.
Here is the whole Adams team, and all the boys have Jessie hair. You guys are truly Jessie's Angels and we appreciate this July 4th weekend more than you will ever know. When you left KKI, it was determined that Jessie had an undetermined infection, and they had us go over to Hopkins ER where we spent the whole night. 
