Thank you, Chipper!

This pretty much sums it up for me. Every word is true--

"It will seem quite odd to watch a Braves game next year.

A constant will be gone.

The last man from Atlanta's historic run of division championships will retire.

Every time one of them left it was painful--

first Maddux, then Smoltz, and now Chipper Jones."

-Morgan Carter, Bleacher Report

It's sad to see that era officially come to a close.

no Skip Caray on the radio...

no Bobby at the helm...

no Chipper at 3B...

so odd. 

Atlanta Braves, NL East Champs for 2013... 

I don't even want to mess around with the bogus wild card spots! 

Opening Weekend at Turner Field

With April being our last month in the States we've been trying to soak up all things American and spend as much time as we can with family and friends. If you know anything about my family you know that baseball, especially Braves baseball, is big! We've been going to games since I was like 10. So a trip to Atlanta to see a game with my entire family and grandparents was a must. 

Before we went into the game I made sure we got some pictures outside the stadium. 

This is probably my favorite picture from the trip. They've added Bobby Cox's number to the plaza outside the stadium so we had to get a picture. We love and miss Bobby... it's just not the same without him!

Once we got inside RC and I "recreated" our engagement. :) 

Obviously we switched things up a bit, but you can see the original picture here.

I also got a picture with my brothers. Between Joe never wanting to smile 

and Chris' eyes always being closed we have to take about 10 pictures to get 

a good one, but it's worth it! :)

Once the game started I pretty much put the DSLR away and kept the iPhone out. 

So to wrap things up here's some Instragram photos...

The bottom right picture is my younger brother with his iPad. With this new app you can use the wireless network in the stadium to see live stats, watch highlights, and all kinds of other cool features.

We had a great time at the game and it was so good to see my family one last time. It was a little bittersweet. It's crazy to think that in just a couple weeks we'll be flying out of Atlanta on our way to Germany!

Happy Opening Day!

GO BRAVES! :)

Walking Contradiction

I have to admit I'm kind of a walking contradiction. My guy friends, who are just as baseball obsessed as me, shake their heads in confusion when I admit my love and obsession with Keeping Up with the Kardashians. My girlfriends who I laugh, squeal, and cry through chick-flicks with don't understand my ability to sit through 3 hours worth of baseball and anguish over base-running errors. I don't blame them. I flip between E! and ESPN all the time. I need that perfect balance of drama on the field and on the television screen.

This was perfectly illustrated when I was watching 'At Home with Jason Heyward' during the Braves rain delay. I perked up when they introduced the segment, turned up the volume, and got a little giddy while listening to Hayward's childhood and rise through the minor leagues. I event got goosebumps when the replayed JHay's HR in his FIRST at bat as a major leaguer against Carlos Zambrano. Then a few minutes I switch over to Keeping Up with the Kardashians to see Kim's proposal and same thing! Giddy and anxiously waiting to see how Kris would propose. (By the way, I'm totally a fan of Kris Humphries. Who, I might add, is a million times better than Kris Jenner. The woman is crazy and definitely the most immature of all the Kardashians and that includes Kendall and Kylie.)

So, I confess. I'm guilty. I'm a walking contradiction. I'm just as comfortable in a tshirt and baseball hat watching a game as I am all dolled up with the girls squealing over a chick-flick.

Georgia on My Mind

We're here! We've safely made it to Army Town #1. One Uhaul, one car in tow, and too many hours later we made it!

 The good news is everythings moved in. Now we just have to unload our many boxes and find new homes for all of our things. But that can wait until another day because our internet/cable tv are set up and the Braves are on tv. So RC and I are lounging on the couch resting after a long, long day. :)

Flashback Friday

"Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that change your life forever."

Back in the summer of 2007 I took a trip to Atlanta with this studly kid I'd had a crush on since middle school. I had no idea that trip would be the catalyst for our relationship and that just a few months later we would start dating. Look how young we look and all of RC's hair! 

What I'm Loving Wednesday

[1]. I am loving that my Atlanta Braves are doing well under the leadership of Fredi G. I miss Bobby Cox like nobody's business! In all honesty I even told RC that I feel like Bobby was one of my grandfathers. (Remember that I've been going to games since I was like 10.) BUT I don't think the team has lost a step under Fredi. Atlanta Braves taking back the NL East!!

[2]. I am also loving that I'm having my bridal shower this weekend! I am so looking forward to seeing all of my aunts and friends from home again. I have no idea what kind of festivities are in-store, but I am so excited. Check that, I do know that it's kitchen themed... so fingers crossed for a Kitchen-Aid mixer! ;)

[3]. And lastly, I am head over heels in love with this weather. I feel like I may turn into a jaded lover though. South Carolina weather is so bi-polar. One day it's 80s and sunny and the next it's 20 degrees colder and raining. But the forecast for the rest of this week and the weekend looks amazing.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm so torn right now. I am MORE than ready for the weekend, but hesitant to wish it to get here quickly because I have 4 exams next week! Oh well, I'm still excited to link up with Jamie for WILW!

1. Pitchers and catchers report in 5 days! I am so ready for baseball to start. I need the boys of summer to get here fast! I've always had a soft spot in my heart for catchers. Here's the Atlanta Braves 2011 starting catcher and my favorite player

 Mr. Brian McCann aka: BMac/ Babyface.

4 time NL Silver Slugger award winner :)

My mom and I ordered our invitations this past weekend. 

This lovely picture that is going to be on the front! 

Doesn't RC look so handsome? :)

John Corbett + Parenthood = LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

I'm so stoked about the new addition to the Parenthood family. 

I LOVE this show and think John Corbett is going to be a fabulous addition. 

It's going to be so hard for me to hate him for being a deadbeat dad.