Today was rather different at the ballpark. The lovely sound of children’s giggles took center stage over the typical chorus of yells and cheers. Seeing those little ones enjoying themselves can amuse anyone! Did you know? Even Bryce Harper and her wife, Kayla, with their kids, couldn’t help but join in. And why? Because it’s Easter!

In the realm of professional sports, where athletes usually take center stage, it’s easy to forget the families that support them constantly. And all these small moments make it special. The Philadelphia Phillies‘ great outfielder and his wife have regularly shown the strong bond that grounds their family in the whirl of baseball glory. This Easter, they celebrated with the team.

The Phillies planned a fun Easter egg hunt to make the ballpark a joyful haven for players’ families. Ever the loving mother and encouraging partner, Kayla posted glimpses of this wonderful event on Instagram, capturing moments of her kids having a great time. Expressing her gratitude for the special day, she wrote, “Thank you @phillies for spoiling us today with fun easter egg hunt,” on her story.

Kayla has always been quite active on social media. From attending Harper’s games to spending her quality time, she always gives a glimpse into her personal life. And her Easter Instagram story was utterly adorable, especially the moment when her daughter was collecting eggs. Moments like this highlight the Phillies’ dedication to creating a family-friendly atmosphere. As they realize that the welfare of their players is closely tied to the happiness of their families.

It’s the little things, isn’t it? These fun and connected moments are invaluable in professional athletics, when every game is a battle and performance pressure is enormous. There was an added thrill beneath all those fun egg hunt activities this year. But of course, this wasn’t the first time the Harpers had a special family moment on the diamond. There was a sweet little addition to their family—did you forget the grand announcement?

Bryce Harper’s on-field gender reveal

Wait, did you guys forget the epic gender reveal? The Phillies’ star Harper revealed the gender of his fourth child at a game against the San Francisco Giants on April 14. It was a performance that combined personal happiness with professional camaraderie. With his teammate, Trea Turner‘s help, Harper planned an unforgettable event where both players and spectators would share in the enthusiasm of his family.

Harper had arranged for Turner to present him with a bat revealing the baby’s gender—pink for a girl or blue for a boy—before his first at-bat. Turner, who had gotten a text verifying the baby’s sex, first grabbed the pink bat. He swung it lightly to tease Harper, who thought they were having a girl. Then, with a big smile, he handed over the blue bat to indicate that a baby boy was on the way.  The planning was not that easy, though.

When asked, Turner said, “I was confused at first, but I think he wanted to share that moment with us.”  He acknowledged the creative idea of Harper and said, “I think it was pretty cool. He’s a pretty creative guy. He let us know in our team meeting. He kind of wanted to share the moment with everybody… I thought it was a nice moment for him and his family. I think they were all watching here from up top.”

Harper and Kayla are high school sweethearts who finally tied the wedding knot in December 2016. They have a sweet family, a son named Krew, and daughters Brooklyn and Kamryn. The outfielder’s delight in growing his family was underscored by this artistic gender reveal. It also showed the close relationships among the Phillies squad, transforming an ordinary game day into a spectacular celebration of life and unity.