I'm obsessed!

I told myself I wasn't going to get sucked into it. And I did.

I am now obsessed with The Twilight Saga.

A few of the other baseball wives have talked non-stop about the Twilight books and the movie. After hearing them taking about it night after night, I figured that I needed to read the books and watch the movie so I know what they are talking about.

I read the first book. Love it!

Watched the movie. LOVED it!!

Now I am reading "New Moon." I'm LOVING it!

I swear, I could watch the movie over and over.

My husband thinks I'm nuts. He's probably right. But, I can't help it. I love the Twilight series.

The second movie comes out in November. We will probably be in Venezuela for winter ball. I'm going to have to come home just to see the movie. I don't think I'm going to be able to wait 2 months until I get home to see it. I'll have to cut my trip short!

This is another reason I have been slacking on my blogging. I've been reading Twilight in all my spare time and looking up "New Moon" news!! If anyone has any good info, do tell!!!

It's Official. I am now a Tweeter!

I have made the jump. I am now Twitting! Ok, so all the Twitter terms totally confuse me. I'm probably not at all using them the right way. Twittering, tweeting and Tweeted.

I'm so lost!

I just don't get most of it. I have to be honest, I only opened an account one evening because I was so incredibly bored! It's just another place for me to waste time. I know I could do so many other productive things. But, I don't. Instead, I Tweet. Or Twitter. Or whatever you know what I mean.

If you would like to follow me, feel free. I might or might not respond. Only cause I'm not sure that I know how.

They Like Me! They really Like Me!!!

It's official! I have received my first blogging award! Heather over at The Denoves has given me my first blogger award. And I am so greatful! Thank you so much for thinking of me and for taking the time to read about our life! Thanks, Heather!

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My 15 Minutes Of Fame

Everyone has their 15 minutes of fame. Today was mine, only it lasted about 3 hours.

I was interviewed by the local newspaper today. They are doing an article on several players and following them throughout the season. The reporter came with a photographer and were here at the house from about 11am to 2pm. They sat back and observed out daily routine. Then i was interviewed following the observation. It was really nice to sit and talk about our life. Especially from my side of things. Luis had already been interviewed a few weeks back. 3 other guys are being interviewed also. I'm sure she is going to get very different versions from everyone seeings how every ones situation is different. Even thought we all have the same goal. The big leagues!

The article isn't going to be out until August due to they are going to be doing interviews with us again through the season. And we all know how quickly things can change. So, I'm sure by the time we meet again, I'll have lots more to talk about. Plus, ya'll know me. I love to talk! :)

When I know more about when it will be printed, I'll let everyone know!

Happy Mothers Day!!

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mommies out there!

I am so thankful to have 2 beautiful girls, I thank God for them everyday. And with out them, I wouldn't be able to be called Mommy. I am truly blessed.

Happy Mothers Day to my Mommy, too!! Thank you for everything that you have done for me over the years. I know I can always count on your love and support. I love you so much! Your the Best Mommy!

Hope everyone enjoys their special day! I know I will!!

Blogging Slacker!

I think I have seen everyone post this at one point or another. And this one is mine. I have been a BLOGGING SLACKER!!

I have been so overwhelmed with things lately, I have let my blogging get way behind. There is so much that I want to catch everyone up on. But, don't expect it today! :)

This is just a heads up that updates will be coming in the near future! The very near future! See you all soon!!

Love, Me!

God Is Good

Please take a minute and go over to The Stones family blog. Their latest post is very touching and inspiring. Her husaband, Ricky Stone, was with the Reds organization previously. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in August '08.

HAPPY EASTER! He Is Risen!

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?"

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' "

It Costs How Much??

So let me start off by saying, I can't stand to be taken advantage of. Honesty is key!

When we were in Florida for Spring Training and looking for a place to stay for the month and a half that we would be there, we met this lady who also had a residence here in Ky that she said she would have available for the time that we would be here for the season. She offered it to us for $2400 (which there is no way that we would pay) and said that it was a 3 bedroom, furnished apt in downtown Louisville. Obviously, if we did take something like this, we would need roommates to split the rent. But, that wasn't the way we wanted to go.

Anyway, she said if we were interested to let her know.

Talking to one of the other wives, we found out she offered it to them for $1800.

I wasn't at all happy about this. I was rather ticked!

Come to find out, the owner had offered it to 3 other people all for 3 different prices ranging from $1100-$1500. Why was is offered to us for so much more you ask? That reason is what ticks me off the most.

It was offered to us for so much because we mentioned we were with the Cincinnati Reds for Spring Training and by that she assumed that we were loaded and could afford anything.

This is not the case.

I'm so glad that I didn't recommend this place to someone else. Hopefully I have saved someone else from being taken advantage of.

Opening Night Recap - Not Too Shabby

Last night was Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field. And we lost. But, Luis did his part. His first AB was a walk and his second AB was a HR! Not a bad way to start the season!

The weather was beautiful to start out. A little overcast, but nice. As the evening went on, the rain began to fall and it got very cool! We lasted until the 8th inning before heading downstairs to the family room.

Last night, we caught up with wives from last year and met some new wives coming in for this year. We met Baby Chase. A new addition to our little baseball family. He was adorable. I could have brought him home with me! Luis and I plan on babysitting sometime this season, he just doesn't know it yet! ;)

Tonight is another game. The 2nd of 142. I'm so excited the season had started again. I love my days with Luis and the girls and the evenings to sit and watch baseball games and chat with the girls. Or as I hear it said once " sitting with the other hens in the hens nest."

Opening Night is Tonight!

So, another baseball season is about to begin. Tonight is opening night. We are starting this season in AAA Louisville. We are so excited to see what this year brings. Luis will be starting tonight and playing 2nd base. The weather is going to be very cool and rainy. But, because we are so dedicated (lol) we will still be there and bundled up! I can't wait. It's going to be so exciting.

I'm looking forward to seeing some friends that I haven't seen since the end of the season last year. It will be nice to see what everyone has been up to and what's new. My friend had a baby and we are very excited to get to meet him for the first time. I'm sure it's going to be a long night!

We are really excited to be back in Louisville. Not only to be in AAA, but the city is beautiful. Spring is in the air and the trees are starting to change. You don't get to see the change in the seasons on Fl. And that is something I really miss when we are gone. It should be beautiful over the next few weeks.

Here is to a new season, new friends, old riends and lot's of baseball!

Reds vs Furture Game 4.4.09

Sorry I have been missing in action the past week. Things have been so crazy, I just haven't had time to hardly stop and think. Here is a re-cap of the last week with the Bolivars...

Spring training for the Reds wrapped up April the 4Th. However, it was over for us April 2ND. Luis found out on Monday March 31st that he was invited to play in the Reds vs Futures game on April 3d and 4Th. He was invited to play on the Reds side. This was a honor. Especially after the productive spring training that Luis had. He really felt like things are paying off.

Of course since Luis got invited to play in the games, he had to travel with the team. The Reds flew out the morning of the 3RD. And of course, this meant that I got to drive back from Florida by myself with the girls. So, I spend all day Wednesday packing up the truck and getting an oil change. And whatever other odd things needed to be done. I left at and made the 12hr drive to Chattanooga where we spent the night with our great friends. Of course, no trip goes un-eventful. About 30 minutes after getting on the highway, my youngest threw up all over the back seat. Poor thing. There was no warning. Just up it came. Then about an hour later it happened again, and again, and again. After that, it was pretty much out of her system. Thank God! Except getting a little lost in Atlanta, all the remainder of the trip went well and we arrived in Chatt about 7:45 ish. We spent the evening with our friends catching up and the kids played until about 12am. It was a really relaxing evening to end a pretty long day.

Here is all the kids taking a time out long enough for me to take a group picture.


We took our time Friday. There was really no reason to be up early and heading out at the crack of dawn. I had a 7hr trip to Dayton. The kids wanted to play some more. So we left Chattanooga about noon. It was sad to leave our friends. We don't get to see them that much and we really enjoy our time together when we see them. Hopefully we see them again, soon!!!

Bye friends!!


I made it home about 7:30ish. The trip went perfect. It was so nice to be home.

The guys played in NC the night of the third, flew to Cincinnati after the game and then stayed the night in Cincinnati. Then the team drove to Dayton the morning of the 4th. The game on the 3rd of April was in North Carolina. This is where the AA team will play now. They are no longer playing in Chattanooga. Which we were bummed to hear. I know we aren't playing there, but we really liked Chattanooga. We are thinking about maybe making it home one day. It's a very family friendly town and there is so much to do. We love it there! Anyway, Luis was 0 for 1 in the game with a walk. The Reds lost horribly. Something like 9-0 I think.

The game on the 4Th was on my home town of Dayton, Ohio. My Mom, Aunt and Uncle were able to go. It was really exciting for them to be there. We went early to watch the guys take batting practice. Game started at 3:05. We got there at 1:00 I think. the weather was a little cool, but great baseball weather. We took our blankets and snuggled up.

The Reds won and the best part of all, Luis hit a home run with 1 man on. It was awesome. By the time it hit the back screen behind center field, Luis was already rounding third. It all happened to fast. Luis said he was running to fast because he didn't think it was going to go over, so he was trying to make a triple out of it. By the time he made it to third, it had hit the screen. It was pretty sweet! He was on such a high after that. It made everything worth it.

Here are a few pics from the game in Dayton. Enjoy!

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!




On first




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!