I'm sure everyone has heard the popular Christmas song, 'The 12 Days of Christmas". For more on the history of the song, click here. Now, no disrespect to the author of this, but I'm not sure how I would feel about receiving any of the items listed: drummers, pipers swans, geese, hens and a partridge. Although the pear tree I could handle, I like pears. :) So, I thought that I needed to write "Rachel's 12 Days of Christmas". Since I haven't met my "true love", I'm replacing that with "Santa" for now.
On the first day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: a number one starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers pitching rotation.
Oh yes, I'm so ready for the 2011 season (102 day until Opening Day, not that I'm counting). We lost out on resigning Cliff Lee (my only saving grace is that he didn't go to the Yankees- he went back to Philadelphia- he likes the National League better than the American League.) And now Zack Greinke (another good pitcher we had interest in) has gone to Milwaukee. As much as I **heart** my sweet C.J., he's not a number 1 starting pitcher, yet (well, except in my mind of course). **sigh** Speaking of C.J., the Rangers need to resign him to a long term contract before he becomes a free agent next year. ARE YOU LISTENING RANGERS??
Sweet C.J. Again, I'm not a stalker, I'm just a fan! :)
On the second day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Two tickets to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl is being held at Jonestown this year (aka Cowboys Stadium). I live about 20 minutes from there. I would LOVE to go (just to say I've been to the Super Bowl). I've been working hard trying to find connections for free tickets. If you know of any available, please let me know! :) If you have an extra ticket and need someone to go with you, I will take care of parking!! :)
On the third day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Three backstage passes to see Rascal Flatts.
I love Rascal Flatts. Click here for pictures of me at their concert last year! I've seen them in concert five times- they are awesome. Even if country music makes you start twitching and causes hives to break out on your arms, I think you would like them and should give them a chance. Click here for their website to hear some of their songs.
Rascal Flatts. I **heart** Joe Don (far left).
Baseball is more fun when you are with friends- if I had four season tickets, I could take three friends with me to the games. See, I'm a giver, I look out for others! :)
Me and Rangers co-owner, Chuck Greenberg. Maybe he can get me season tickets?
On the fifth day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: FIVE SPURS CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS.
Yes, I live in Dallas, BUT I didn't grow up here (I've only lived here about six and a half years). My parents are from San Antonio, therefore, the Spurs were the basketball team of choice for my family while I was growing up. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the Mavericks, I do cheer for them. If the Spurs can't make it to the Finals, I cheer for the Mavs. The Spurs have won the NBA Championship in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007. I would love to get that fifth one this year!! :)
Me wearing my Tim Duncan jersey (a gift from my friend Martha a few years ago).
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Chick Fil-A milkshakes are manna from heaven!
Me enjoying a much needed Chick Fil-A milkshake!
On the seventh day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Seven seasons of NCIS on DVD.
My new addiction. I tried for years not to go to the dark side and watch it (seeing that I'm already addicted to the CSI series), but I finally caved and got hooked (like I knew I would). My favorite character is McGee (are you really surprised that I like the nerdy guy? Yeah, I'm not either!) :)
On the eighth day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Eight pints of Blue Bell ice cream.
For those who have never experienced Blue Bell ice cream, I am so sorry. You need to visit one of the shaded states below that sell Blue Bell! :)
On the ninth day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Nine new outfits from Kohl's.
I love Kohl's. I would say about 85% percent of the clothes in my closet came from Kohl's.
On the tenth day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Ten vacation days from work.
I figured if I had ten days off work, I could really take a good vacation. I could knock out a lot of baseball ballparks on my list! For those of you who don't know, I'm trying to see all the MLB ballparks in North America.
On the eleventh day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: Eleven new books by Allison Brennan and Roxanne St. Claire.
I've mentioned them before, but I'll mention them again. These are two of my favorite authors. If you are a fellow book worm, I recommend checking out Allison's website here and Roxanne's website here. They both have new books coming out soon. I'm counting down the days!! :)
On the twelfth day of Rachel's Christmas, Santa gave to me: A Twelve pack of Dr Pepper.
I'm a Pepper, he's a Pepper, she's a Pepper, we're a Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?
So, what would YOU like for your 12 Days of Christmas?
Awesome!! I love these. And my hubby would be your BFF for life, if he knew you were a Pepper fanatic lol.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! :)
ReplyDeleteMake that FOUR backstage passes. I want to go too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I may steal it, FYI. :) Oh, and CJ's a free agent after this year? Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteKristin: Absolutely, come on down for a concert!! :)
ReplyDeleteKatie: You CANNOT have him!! He loves us, he wouldn't leave me!! ;)
What a cute idea! I love your list- you are pretty much the coolest girl ever with all those sports-oriented wants!
ReplyDeleteI remember the first day that Blue Bell was available in Tennessee. After supper, me, Hubby, and a friend went to 3 grocery stores before we found one that still had any available! In all three stores, there was this huge, gaping hole in the freezer section where the Blue Bell had been hours before. THE best ice cream in the country!
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