Rain, Rain, Go Awa....I mean Stay! We Need You badly!

It's going to rain today.

I can feel it.I can smell it. It's dark and cloudy out. Sarasota is in desperate need of rain. The grass and palm tress are all an ugly shade of brown. I think it has only rained down here twice since we got here in the middle of February. I wouldn't mind a rainy day. I'd make it into a movie day with the family. The girls are just begging me to see the new "Monsters vs Aliens."

Luis has a game today at 1:05pm. I'm hoping the rain holds off. But, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't enjoy a day off. But, I love watching the games, too. I'll take wathever the day gives.

8 Days To Go...

I figured this was a great time to sit down and update our blog. Tonight is a "chill" night for the girls and I. Luis has been invited to travel with the Reds to Tampa for the Reds vs Yankees game tonight. Luis also played in the Reds vs Boston Red Sox game on Wednesday. The game was here in Sarasota and the girls and I went. The game was a 1:05pm start time and it was so terribly hot. Our seats were in the sun, but we didn't sit in them. We headed for shaded seats towards the top of our section only to be moved 2 innings later. The game was a sell out and there were no other seats that were out of the sun. So, we went to the truck and hung out there. It was close enough that we could go back in once Luis was put in. We sat and waited to hear his name announced. One of the other wives was nice enough to run over and let me know once he was in. We made it in the stadium just in time to see his hit and 2 innings of defense. I was relieved that we made it in time. He was 1 for 2 in the game.

We are very thankful for all the invitations that Luis has been given since being cut from Big League camp. Tonight's game is the 4th that he has been invited to.

There are 8 days to go until the end of Spring Training. No rosters have been set yet. Usually they are not up until a few days before Spring Trainings end. I have been scoping out the apartment situation and trying to be prepared as much as possible for the up coming season. But, it's not easy. I know I've blogged about all the hassles with that, so I won't even go into it. I am so ready to start the season. I think I've had enough of the Florida sun. I have had 2 sunburns to prove it.

I'm off to enjoy the sunset while I still can. The view from our room is beautiful. This is one things I wish I could take with us when we leave.

It Happened Again...

Last night, for the 2nd day in a row, and probably for the 7th time since we have been here for Spring Training, we blew a fuse in our room. In an earlier post, I talk about this. It's getting worse and needless to say, very frustrating!! 2 days ago, it went out right as I was about to cook dinner. Instead at 9pm we had to head out and find something else to eat since I was unable to use any electricity. Last night it went out in the middle of cooking dinner. So we were able to eat half of what i was going to make.

Not having any TV (mind you American Idol was on last night. Needless to say I missed it)we had to find something else to do. Connect four it was. I offered up as a suggestions and everyone jumped on the idea. I figured instead of everyone doing their own thing, we could do something together. So, I pulled Luis out of the Sudoku that he was very much into.

I thought it would just be a few games, everyone would get bored with it, then done.

It didn't happen that way.

Turns out my husband is a fierce competitor. And 4 games turned into 9 games. 9 games turned into 14 games. I think we played over 20 when we were done.

And I'm pretty sure it's not over with. I plan to have Luis relinquish his title to me.

Reds vs Boston Red Sox...

Luis has been invited to play in the Reds vs Red Sox game today at 1:05pm. This is the second time he has invited back to play since being cut in the second round of cuts almost 2 weeks ago I believe. The girls and I will go and take some pics. I'm really excited about going. I got to go and see Luis play in the Yankee game back on March 1st. Now, it's the Red Sox. It's exciting. And it makes Luis feel like is hard work and determination are being noticed. I just hope he gets to play. So for now it's school lessons and out regular day to day things to get done so we can go to the game.

If you would like to follow the live BOX, just click HERE and the link will take you to the Reds website to follow along.

Updates coming later!

March Of Dime March For Babies

I know I mentioned before, but I just wanted to remind everyone that I am walking in the March of Dime March for Babies walk on April 30th in Ohio. I am really excited about this. I know that with the economy and all, money is tight. And believe me,, we are feeling the crunch, too. I know I can't ask people to donate if I don't donate myself. And so, I have. This is a great cause and a cause that is dear to my heart. Of course I am not asking for large donations, but small ones. It all adds up. Can you spare $5 or $10?

There is a link on my blog to the right. If you are willing to donate, just click on the link and it will take you to a secure place to pay however you wish. Thank you in advance. Know that your money will go to a great cause.

It's Getting To Be That Time...

So time is winding down. There's about a week and a half before Spring Training is over. As for now, I am really looking forward to it being over and getting the season started, where ever that may be. As most everyone knows, this is the last Spring Training in Sarasota. Next year, The Reds move their training to Arizona. Which, I think will be a nice change. Of course, who knows if we will be with the Reds next year. But, if so, I'm looking forward to going out there and spending some time. My Dad lives in Las Vegas and my Aunt and Uncle live in Arizona. We don't see them much, so it would be nice to be out West for some time to be able to make some trips to see them. I just love seeing different places. That's one of the perks I guess you could call it. Getting to go and see places that you wouldn't normally go and see.

We have only been to the beach once since we have been down here. When we first got here, the weather was really cool. The weather has gotten much nicer and warmer. And now the sun it just so hot and we can't hardly be out in it. Us red heads have pretty fair skin!But, I'm sure we will try and squeeze in a visit or two before we leave. I'm thinking we will head out somewhere around the 4th of April. Don't quote me on that, though. :) I am looking forward to stopping and seeing our great friends in Chattanooga on the way back up north, too. We just don't get to see them enough.

I'm just really missing home right now. The past few days, I've been thinking about all the things that enjoy and love about home. Most of all, besides family of course, is my kitty. I'm missing her so much. I miss snuggling with her and playing with her. I miss her following me everywhere and talking to me. ( And she does talk to me. We have our own little language that only she and I understand.) The girls miss her, too. I am really needing a kitty fix about now.

There is tons more I could ramble about, but I'll save it for another post.

So Proud Of My Hubby...

Sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks. Things are good. Luis is now training with AAA team. We made the first round of cuts only to be cut a week later in the second round of cuts. Luis is really thankful for the time he had in Big League camp and he really feels like he performed well. He was invited to go play in the game today in Bradenton against the Pirates. So he is gone for the day and the girls and I are at the hotel. It's a day of cleaning and laundry for us. Fun fun.

There are about 2 weeks left of Spring Training. We are really excited to see where we will be spending the season. Season starts April 9th. It's just around the corner!

Here is an article on Luis from the game 2 days ago. Pretty neato! Click HERE!

Golfing, Yankees and Other Random Info...

Seriously, this week could not be going any slower. It doesn't help that the weather has been extremely cool and windy. Very UN Florida like if you ask me. We haven't been able to do any of the things that we wanted to do really. The girls have been sick with strep and nasty colds. The last thing that we need to do is be going out and getting sick again. But, we are patiently waiting for the warmer days to come and enjoy some of Florida while we can. There are still about 4 weeks left!

We did get out the other day and take the girls to play some Adventure Golf. The place was to cute. It was called Smugglers Cove. They had a live alligator pond where you could feel them meat that we were given for free when we entered. It took a little longer than we expected.I believe we let about 5 families go in front of us. I always feel guilty for the ones that are stuck behind us when we take about 10 - 15 minutes for each hole. Luisa wasn't really getting the point of line the putter up and aim to put the ball in the hole. She was just swinging all over the place. It was pretty cute, though. She is only 4. Kammy had fun, too. We drive past Smugglers every day to take Luis to the field and the girls are constantly wanting to go back. Maybe we will make a trip back before we leave Fl.











Sunday was a very exciting day for me. It was the game against the New York Yankees. Luis played the second half and went 1 for 2 and 1 run scored. It was so exciting to Luis playing against them. I have been a Yankee fan for as long as I can remember. And of course I was rooting for the Reds, I really enjoyed watching the Yankees play. The weather was beautiful to start out and as the game went on, it got pretty cool and by the end of the game, we were freezing. It had rained all morning and all along I was praying "Please God, not today. It's the Reds vs Yankees. Please not today!" He heard me and the rained cleared up and we were able to enjoy the game.

The Reds won 13-11. Not bad, huh?

Daddy and his biggest fans!


Derek Jeter


A-Rod


And best of all, my husband!




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Today, the guys travel to Ft Meyers to play the Boston Red Sox. The girls and I really wanted to go, but it's an 1 1/2 hr drive and I have never been there and I don't know my way around. And if you have been reading my blog from the beginning, you know I have had a few stories of being lost, getting stuck etc,etc, etc. It would be too long of a day for the girls and we would be back late. I guess I'll just have to wait until the Red Sox come to Sarasota. But, of course I'll be following on the Internet.

I have begun my search for an apartment in Louisville. Only about a month until the season starts and assuming that we will be there, it's time to start thinking about accommodations. I cringe at the thought of even having to start looking again. It's such a pain. We always have to fine a place that is willing to rent with no lease, furnished and something close to field. Just praying that God leads us to where he wants us. I know that if I am stressing about it then I am not trusting him. And I'm working on that. It's easier said than done. But, I know God has a place for us. Maybe Cincinnati? ;)

Until next time!