Jenn is sound asleep next to me, finally. We've been sick round these here parts. I swear this is the year of the sickies!! It is getting really old.
We had a busy day today. I worked in the morning while Jenn ran a few errands. She picked me up after work and we headed over to the Landii's. There we split. Jenn went with Chris and the girls to another softball game. They won this one!! Yeah Fire!! Lyz, Joni and I went to Tara's baby shower!
This is why I am proud of myself. I felt great. It was wonderful!! I went to a baby shower! Not only that, but I went to Babies R (not for) Us before the shower and had fun!! Thank you for inviting me Tara. A lot of people would be afraid to invite a bitter infertile to their baby shower! I am very thankful you did, and very excited to bring you Cheeseburger Pie and meet little Carter when he is born.
When we got home I did have a melt down of classically huge proportions. I have tomorrow off from work. Tomorrow is also Jenn's first day back to work. What an odd day it will be. We are both very excited about this new job, but Jenn has basically been home with me for a year! She's always been available if I need her. It is going to be very odd. Although I do look forward to totally hogging the bed all morning long and sleeping until noon!! (that will totally make the day go faster).
Jenn-I wish you the best of luck at work tomorrow. I know you are totally going to rock at this job. You are going to meet lots of new wonderful people. Ignore the other stresses in our life right now, and focus on how excited you are about this job! I love you my sweet little Teapot!! Thank you for being so awesome!!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Not only does she look happy but...
I personally think she looks hot.
Last night she did even better than the night before!! She was 1 for 3, but made contact all three times. When she did get on base she then had to run from 1st to 3rd! And she did it, and was safe! No small accomplishment for a 34 year old who hasn't played in 10 years, is on the heavier side, and has bronchitis!!
She also had several good plays at third base. Including one where she tried to give me a heart attack. The batter hit the ball and Jenn dove for it. OH MY GOODNESS! She caught it, the girl was out, and while Jenn laid on the ground you could hear her say "That was three right, I don't need to get up and throw this somewhere?"
Babe, it is so awesome to watch you play. It is just so perfectly wonderful to see you so happy!!
(Oh, and in case you couldn't figure it out, Jenn is #34. She choose it because it is my favorite number, which I adopted from my Aunt Kari!! It was very sweet of Jenn to choose 34 because she has ALWAYS been 29 in softball. I know it wasn't a small sacrifice for her, but it certainly means a lot to me!)
Last night she did even better than the night before!! She was 1 for 3, but made contact all three times. When she did get on base she then had to run from 1st to 3rd! And she did it, and was safe! No small accomplishment for a 34 year old who hasn't played in 10 years, is on the heavier side, and has bronchitis!!
She also had several good plays at third base. Including one where she tried to give me a heart attack. The batter hit the ball and Jenn dove for it. OH MY GOODNESS! She caught it, the girl was out, and while Jenn laid on the ground you could hear her say "That was three right, I don't need to get up and throw this somewhere?"
Babe, it is so awesome to watch you play. It is just so perfectly wonderful to see you so happy!!
(Oh, and in case you couldn't figure it out, Jenn is #34. She choose it because it is my favorite number, which I adopted from my Aunt Kari!! It was very sweet of Jenn to choose 34 because she has ALWAYS been 29 in softball. I know it wasn't a small sacrifice for her, but it certainly means a lot to me!)
Friday, June 12, 2009
She looked so...happy
Jenn had her first fast pitch softball game last night. I'll admit it. I was nervous. She hasn't played softball with anyone over the age of 9 in about 10 years. I was worried that the thing Jenn defines herself as, athletic, would let her down. She is 10 years older and a little bit heavier.
I was wrong. Chris invited us over before the game so that he could help Jenn practice. They went to the park nearby and he hit grounders and pitched to her. When they came back only Chris walked through the door. I asked him if he killed her and he said "No, but she almost killed me!" Jenn had hit a ball back at him when he was pitching, right into his leg. It looks quite painful. But at least she got a hit right?? Thank you so much Chris for helping her. It meant a lot to her.
Then we were off to the game. All of her teammates are so young!! She is the team grandma!! Lyz had gone over to visit her before the game started and several of the girls asked if Lyz was her wife, and since Lyz had Delaney with her the assumed that Delaney was their daughter. Jenn explain that Lyz is her sister and Delaney her niece. (I of course shied away from meeting the team at the first game...maybe tonight.)
Then the game started. Jenn played 3rd base. Now Jenn is by no means your average 3rd base woman. She is a lefty, and only 5'3". But let me tell you, she did an awesome job. All of my nervousness quickly washed away and I sat there beaming. I was so proud of my Teapot for doing so well!!
She batted well too. She made contact both times. Chris said the first time that she would have had a single if the girls they were playing couldn't do the splits. And at her 2nd at bat she got on base but it was a fielder's choice so she says it doesn't count. Lyz and I took a vote. It counts in our book.
She also had a couple of great plays on defense (is that the right terminology? My dad is totally rolling his eyes. He taught his daughter sports better than that xxoo). She got a girl out at home and Chris jumped out and screamed "Way to go Jenn". And even cuter, Jenn turned around and gave us a thumbs up.
I loved watching her play. Since I moved out here I have been begging her to get on a team. There was always some reason not to. Work, coaching the girls, something. But this team works out. Either evenings or Sunday. And even though she starts working on Monday, she will still be able to make her games.
Joni, Chris, Lyz, Avery and Delaney also came to watch Jenn play. It meant the world to both of us. The game didn't even start until 8:30, but they were all there, cheering Jenn on. It was so wonderful to have our family there. Our little mishmosh family!! Delaney wasn't too interested in the game, but the leaves were sure fun to watch!
I did have a little moment of panic. The pitcher got a ball hit right at her head and I flashed back to the olden days of watching my Aunt Kari playing softball. We were at a tournament in Battle Creek, MI right at the start of my Grandmother's Alzheimers. Kari was running home and the third base woman threw the ball and it wailed through the air into the back of Kari's head. She was unconscious. I was so torn over leaving my Grandma alone in the stands or running to Kari's assistance! Kari was fine, thankfully. But I was so scared. Now I have to worry that Jenn might get hurt.
The flashback was neat in a way too. Remembering all of the fun times watching Kari play! I thought her teammates were so much fun! And Kari would take me on tournaments with her and the team always treated me like a little mascot. Ahh, the days of innocence when nothing is wrong in the world.
When the game was over (they lost, bad, but still all had a blast) Jenn and I got into the car and I looked at her. She was so happy. I haven't seen that happy Jenn face since January 10, 2008. It was back last night. I had a hard time keeping my emotions in check. I cannot explain to you how wonderful it felt to me to see her like that again. Yes, she is happy most of the time. But last night was the truly nothing can stop her smile face. It warmed me right through.
My baby at 3rd base:
The team on the pitchers mound:
(sorry there aren't more pictures, but it was dark, and my camera isn't a fan of the dark!)
I was wrong. Chris invited us over before the game so that he could help Jenn practice. They went to the park nearby and he hit grounders and pitched to her. When they came back only Chris walked through the door. I asked him if he killed her and he said "No, but she almost killed me!" Jenn had hit a ball back at him when he was pitching, right into his leg. It looks quite painful. But at least she got a hit right?? Thank you so much Chris for helping her. It meant a lot to her.
Then we were off to the game. All of her teammates are so young!! She is the team grandma!! Lyz had gone over to visit her before the game started and several of the girls asked if Lyz was her wife, and since Lyz had Delaney with her the assumed that Delaney was their daughter. Jenn explain that Lyz is her sister and Delaney her niece. (I of course shied away from meeting the team at the first game...maybe tonight.)
Then the game started. Jenn played 3rd base. Now Jenn is by no means your average 3rd base woman. She is a lefty, and only 5'3". But let me tell you, she did an awesome job. All of my nervousness quickly washed away and I sat there beaming. I was so proud of my Teapot for doing so well!!
She batted well too. She made contact both times. Chris said the first time that she would have had a single if the girls they were playing couldn't do the splits. And at her 2nd at bat she got on base but it was a fielder's choice so she says it doesn't count. Lyz and I took a vote. It counts in our book.
She also had a couple of great plays on defense (is that the right terminology? My dad is totally rolling his eyes. He taught his daughter sports better than that xxoo). She got a girl out at home and Chris jumped out and screamed "Way to go Jenn". And even cuter, Jenn turned around and gave us a thumbs up.
I loved watching her play. Since I moved out here I have been begging her to get on a team. There was always some reason not to. Work, coaching the girls, something. But this team works out. Either evenings or Sunday. And even though she starts working on Monday, she will still be able to make her games.
Joni, Chris, Lyz, Avery and Delaney also came to watch Jenn play. It meant the world to both of us. The game didn't even start until 8:30, but they were all there, cheering Jenn on. It was so wonderful to have our family there. Our little mishmosh family!! Delaney wasn't too interested in the game, but the leaves were sure fun to watch!
I did have a little moment of panic. The pitcher got a ball hit right at her head and I flashed back to the olden days of watching my Aunt Kari playing softball. We were at a tournament in Battle Creek, MI right at the start of my Grandmother's Alzheimers. Kari was running home and the third base woman threw the ball and it wailed through the air into the back of Kari's head. She was unconscious. I was so torn over leaving my Grandma alone in the stands or running to Kari's assistance! Kari was fine, thankfully. But I was so scared. Now I have to worry that Jenn might get hurt.
The flashback was neat in a way too. Remembering all of the fun times watching Kari play! I thought her teammates were so much fun! And Kari would take me on tournaments with her and the team always treated me like a little mascot. Ahh, the days of innocence when nothing is wrong in the world.
When the game was over (they lost, bad, but still all had a blast) Jenn and I got into the car and I looked at her. She was so happy. I haven't seen that happy Jenn face since January 10, 2008. It was back last night. I had a hard time keeping my emotions in check. I cannot explain to you how wonderful it felt to me to see her like that again. Yes, she is happy most of the time. But last night was the truly nothing can stop her smile face. It warmed me right through.
My baby at 3rd base:
The team on the pitchers mound:
(sorry there aren't more pictures, but it was dark, and my camera isn't a fan of the dark!)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A wonderful weekend!!
Our weekend started out great!! Avery came over Friday night and spent the night. We had tons of fun watching Spongebob and eating grapes in bed. Saturday morning we went out to breakfast before heading over to the Landii's house to get ready for Lyz's party!!!!!
Everything went quite smoothly. There wasn't much we could do until right before the party started...then of course things were hectic, but we did quite a fine job of getting all of the food prepared and out the door on time.
The party was quite a blast. There was horseshoes, beer pong, a whole kids are was set up to keep the little ones happy. Chris used the family pig roaster to grill up hamburgers and hotdogs. We stayed up until about 2:30am in the backyard hanging around the firepit making smores...YUM!!
Just a few pictures. I'd have more but first I couldn't find the batteries, and then I just kinda forgot.
Singing Happy Birthday:
Blowing out the candles:
Party Guests:
Tara and her absolutely beautiful belly!!!:
Louisa and the yummy cake:
(and see that woman in the background with the khaki shorts and the greenish-blue tee-shirt? She spent the ENTIRE party hitting on Jenn. It was quite funny to watch.)
And this is what happens when you start taking pictures after you have already had a few drinks:
(and for the record, I was not behind the camera)
Happy 30th Birthday my dearest Lyz. You mean the world to me. I am so thankful to have you back in my life. LOVE YOU!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Strikers 2009 Season Ends UNDEFEATED!!!
We played a "double header" last night against the only team we hadn't played yet this season. We were all a little nervous going in...what if we lose our perfect season to this one last team???
But it all went perfect! Our pitching staff (Belle) rocked:
Our batters (Belle again) knocked them out of the park:
And the girls cheered each other on!! (this is my favorite cheer that they do, I always end up with it stuck in my head for days):
At the end of the game the girls were all very excited about their undefeated season. This is the first year that score is actually kept. Before everyone would bat and get on base every inning. This year there were outs and strike outs and scorekeeping! (I was the official scorekeeper, and I must say I got kinda good at it by last night!).
But it all went perfect! Our pitching staff (Belle) rocked:
Our batters (Belle again) knocked them out of the park:
And the girls cheered each other on!! (this is my favorite cheer that they do, I always end up with it stuck in my head for days):
At the end of the game the girls were all very excited about their undefeated season. This is the first year that score is actually kept. Before everyone would bat and get on base every inning. This year there were outs and strike outs and scorekeeping! (I was the official scorekeeper, and I must say I got kinda good at it by last night!).
Avery's Tap Recital
Friday, May 29--Avery's Tap Recital
I love me some little girls all dressed up in the cutest of outfits dancing!!!!! It seriously touches me. They are all cute and happy and confused. They were all doing different routines, or watching each other to see what the others were doing..
I also enjoyed the older girls. My favorite dance of theirs was the en pointe (is that how you spell it?) :
But the best little dancer of them all was our Avery. They danced to "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile":
Grand Finale:
Lyz "coaching" Avery in her dance steps:
Other cute pictures from the day (See, we got there two hours early to reserve our front row seats!):
Seeing her name in the program:
And of course, a slice of Blueberry Pie, because Blue goes everywhere with us...
I love me some little girls all dressed up in the cutest of outfits dancing!!!!! It seriously touches me. They are all cute and happy and confused. They were all doing different routines, or watching each other to see what the others were doing..
I also enjoyed the older girls. My favorite dance of theirs was the en pointe (is that how you spell it?) :
But the best little dancer of them all was our Avery. They danced to "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile":
Grand Finale:
Lyz "coaching" Avery in her dance steps:
Other cute pictures from the day (See, we got there two hours early to reserve our front row seats!):
Seeing her name in the program:
And of course, a slice of Blueberry Pie, because Blue goes everywhere with us...
Monday, June 1, 2009
Mingo Monday
I may not be able to dance, but some my new Mingo can!!
Meet Mindy...
And a video to show you Mindy's dancing skills:
Fran, one of The Hotel's desk clerks, bought Mindy for me. Thank you Fran!! I love Mindy!!
(Music is Bette Midler's Blueberry Pie)
Meet Mindy...
And a video to show you Mindy's dancing skills:
Fran, one of The Hotel's desk clerks, bought Mindy for me. Thank you Fran!! I love Mindy!!
(Music is Bette Midler's Blueberry Pie)
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