Texas Rangers

2 weekends ago… back on September 12th, my Grandma was honored at the Ranger Game for having season seats since 1972. They gave her a certificate for being a “Quarter Century Fan” even though it’s closer to 40 years! She was so excited! We both were really excited!

When we got there, they immediately put her into a wheel chair and we were on our way to the field.

 

Gma waiting to go on the field:

me and Gma:

it’s about that time:

here we go:

she’s so cute:

The Yankee’s were warming up:

Mr. Chuck Greenberg:

shaking hands with Greenberg:

Telling him her life story, it’s just what she does:

almost there:

standing on the field:

We were in the Yankee’s way…

Ranger’s warming up on the other side of the field:

more Yankees:

Grandma with the Captain:

 

Ok, say what you want about him, but he is really pretty & has nice form. Derek Jeter. And to quote Gma, “Better Jeter than A-fraud.”:

Everyone else being honored:

Gma and me on the field!!!!!

inside the Yankees dugout:

our seats (well, the one on the left is our seat, the other one is behind the man in kakis, he was in the way).

Gma getting the special treatment she deserves:

It was really hot that day, and Gma walking all the way down to the front row was just not in the cards for us that day, so we sat in the Gold Club to watch the game. We sat at the table they have reserved for the handicapped. Gma says they reserve it just for her. Great view of the game and air conditioned:

Cliff Lee was pitching!!!!!

:)

Threw over 100 pitches and the Rangers beat the Yankees!!!!

Gma and I had a great time! Made memories I will never forget!

Then, yesterday, the Rangers won their division and are now headed to the playoffs. It’s been a long time coming and I hope I get to take Gma to a playoff game. She is so much fun!

Thanks for taking me Grandma! I love you!!!

Boykin’s visit

Jack Hunting Tigers...

Jordan, Brad and Jack are in town this week for the birth of their new nephew! Brad’s sister had a little boy last Thursday! So excited for them and also SO excited that they are staying with us. We always have such a fun time. Kev’s team was off this week, so it was a great time for them to be here.

Jack has grown so much since we last saw him in July. IT’S CRAZY! He amazes me. His imagination. He can spend hours pretending to: hunt tigers (notice the video above), bring you grapes, be a cat, or be a dragon. And when this kid plays pretend… he totally commits.

Jack in his “Jungle Hat”:

 

I first held this hand when he was 4 weeks old. And it melts my heart when he takes my hand to lead me on an “adventure” . :)

Jordan asked him what a dragon sounds like:

My house was also a bakery on Friday night. Kevin’s friend and fellow coach’s daughter’s 6th birthday party was today and their family love my cakes. His wife asked me to provide the cake for the party and I happily agreed. I was going to give it to her as a gift, but she wouldn’t have it. So, I was a paid baker!! :) And I am really grateful because I also had a volleyball tournament today so all the work was worth it knowing I was being paid for my time.

It was a Hawaii themed party and she wanted a cake for the adults and cupcakes for the kids. I was so nervous. Thank God my seasoned baker best friend was here with me. Jordan kept me sane when the cake wraps kept falling off. She also smoothed the icing for me when I was about to throw in the towel.

Also, It would have been SO much easier if I had double ovens… I could have made a double batch of the batter and baked everything at once. But instead I had to make a single batch, bake the cupcakes, then rinse out all the bowls and tools and start all over for the cake. Maybe I can continue this venture and make enough to buy another oven. But I am really proud of the end result. Super moist, very yummy and so cute! (I was told the Grandfather of the birthday girl ate 3 pieces!!!) :)

chocolate devil’s food cake with cream cheese frosting:

(I think this cake looked really cool cut open with the light blue frosting and the dark chocolate cake!) :)

white chocolate molded seashells around the sides:

The cupcakes were sooo much easier!

White chocolate molded seashells. So glad  that Jordan brought her molds with her!

THANK YOU JORDAN FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!