The Houston Astros played the first regular season game in the new Enron Field on April 7, 2000, against the Phillies. They opened the stadium with a pre-season series against the Yankees, but now the real games begin.

The view from our seats...

Our seats are directly in front of the press boxes.

Look carefully, there's Barb. And to the left, waving to the crowd, is George. Right in front of him is Laura Bush (white suit), and George W is right behind his dad, hidden in this shot.

Here are the four of them, facing the field (and the cameras).

Pregame entertainment--and the National Anthem--by The Houston Symphony

The player introductions were by Michael Buffer. Who is Michael Buffer?

The instantly-recognizable cry of boxing announcer Michael "Let's get ready to rummmmmble!" Buffer.

Both teams are ready...

And just before the game starts, the US Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team lands in the middle of the field.

Back then, Ken was one of the good guys!

The 'Stros take the field.

And the first pitch!

Lindsay, with two Secret Service agents. The Bushes were sitting in our section (they were in the 1st row, and we were in the last, but hey, it was still our section :-). SS agents were stationed behind us the entire game.

Dusk at Enron Field; an incredible night (blue sky, 75º) for the opening game.

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