The theme for the evening–GO BEYOND–was celebrated in a tribute to numerous hometown heroes from across the U.S. whose charitable efforts were truly amazing.

My son Dan and his wife Megan wait in line with us to enter the stadium. Megan is a true-blue (and RED) Cardinals fan. Some of their wedding day photos were shot at the old Busch Stadium.

All-Star Cardinals first baseman, Albert Pujols, walks with President Obama after the ceremonial first pitch.

Glittery streamers filled the sky as the game got under way. I felt like a little kid at the bestest birthday party ever!

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Robin Falls Kids Story Time

Visit the link above to replay the Blog Talk Radio presentation of five children’s authors from across the U.S.

Linda Bryan reads from her delightful, poetic picture book–THE SOUND SNATCHER.

Judy Cox shares her fun picture book–MRS. MILLIE GOES TO PHILLY

Scott Heyt entertains with a chapter from his middle grade novel–MICE DON’T TASTE LIKE CHICKEN

Pat McCarthy gives excerpts from her brand new history book–HEADING WEST: LIFE WITH THE PIONEERS (true tales of children who braved the frontier)

And me– peeks into all three of my PET GRAMMAR PARADE books, including HAMSTER HOLIDAYS

Thanks to host Laurie Zieber and helpers Roz Dellani Oakes and April Robins at Robin Falls.

Be sure to have your child enter to win one of the free books to be given away next month on the Robin Falls Kids Story Time.