What I'm Loving!

I'm loving...

That I finally got to check out a few RoughRiders games (that's the Rangers AA team in Frisco). I love minor league baseball (okay, I love any kind of baseball), but minor league games are super fun to attend. I went to a game last Thursday night and on Sunday afternoon. Sunday was Bark at the Park Day and there were so many cute dogs there. I wish I had gotten a picture of some of them.

My friend Daniel went with me on Thursday. I forgot to tell him that I'm always taking pictures. :)

My baseball homegirl Beks works part time at the Roughriders games. I had to stop by for a hug. Yes, I hug. A lot. If you have never met me in person, this is your warning. :)

My friend Art also works for the Roughriders and I got to see him on Thursday too!

My view Thursday night and Sunday afternoon (yeah for free tickets!)

Sunday was my friend Eric's first time to see a Roughriders game.

I'm loving...

The crazy weather in Texas. We had a week full of sunshine and temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Then Saturday a cold front hit and it was overcast and freezing (in the 50s- yes that is freezing to us). Nevertheless, my friends and I enjoyed our tailgate before the Rangers game. Even cold temperatures couldn't stop us from being out there. 

My friend Andrew works with me and saw on Facebook that I was tailgating, so he came by to say hi

It was cold, but at least we looked cute in our Rangers beanies

Former Rangers great Rafael Palmeiro was signing autographs before the game

I'm loving...

Cute gifts from my friends. My friend Lisa made us all fans to use at baseball games (obviously we didn't need them on Saturday though). She put a picture of Steve Avery on my fan. As you all know, he is the "Avery" behind my "Averyfan" handle. So, it's basically an Avery fan for Averyfan. :)

I'm loving...

Going to Rangers games. I know, this shocks you, especially after the first part of my post. Lol. I went to two RoughRiders games and three Rangers games over a five day period. I promise I don't have a baseball problem. :)

For those of you who make fun of me for posting on social media when I'm at the games- it pays off. My friend saw that I checked in on Friday at the Ballpark and texted me saying he wasn't at the game, so I could sit in his season ticket holder seats. He texted his usher to let him know I was coming so I had no problems sitting there. :)

With one out in the 9th, it started pouring. Thankfully my friend Monica and I were prepared with ponchos. The rain only lasted about 10 minutes so we were able to see the fireworks show after the game. :)

Watching Saturday's game with some of my Twitter family- I love these peeps!! I never would have thought that I would get such wonderful friendships from Twitter. These people are truly the best!

I actually took Monday off work to get some rest and take care of a few errands. My friend Harry texted with a last minute Rangers ticket for that night, so of course, I had to go. 

I'm loving...

That I finally saw my high school friend Matt Belisle pitch in a big league game. He's a relief pitcher and it seems I was never at a game where he pitched. Monday night he came in to pitch for the Twins. As much as I want my friend to succeed in his career, I wish he hadn't pitched so well against my boys. :)

Matt and I were on newspaper staff together my senior year. Super sweet guy, just wish he played for the Rangers so I wouldn't feel guilty cheering for him. :)

I'm loving...

When I get to see friends I haven't seen in FOREVER. After 15 months trying to plan lunch/dinner, my friend Landon and I finally had brunch on Sunday. It's ridiculous how busy we both are, we laugh about it. And on Saturday I got to see my friend Cheryl. I've known her since I was 14, but we hadn't seen each other in about 12 years. She and her fiance were in town for a Rangers game so we met up before the game. 

I joked with Landon that I thought he was a figment of my imagination since I hadn't seen him in so long.

Oh, the stories I could tell about the trouble we caused when we were younger- but I won't. :)

I'm loving...

That I'm on week two of my 30 Day Shred workout. We will see if I can keep it up. This is how I feel about working out. Lol.

What are YOU loving today??

XOXO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving...

That my bestie Brandy and I got some much needed girl time last weekend. Her wonderful husband John watched their son overnight and she I were able to just hang out and talk (and watch the Rangers game on TV) all night. Well, until about 10:30 pm when we crashed (ah, gone are the days of staying up until 2 am at slumber parties. Lol.) The next day we went shopping and had lunch together (just the two of us- which doesn't happen much these days). It was great!

I'm loving...

My Twitter family. We had a tailgate before the Rangers game on Saturday night. I love these crazy people dearly- we call each other "framily" (friends + family). I will be forever grateful that Twitter and the Texas Rangers brought them into my life.

I'm loving...

My new Rangers shirt. I wore it last night to the game and the security guard at the gate called me "his queen." Lol.

I'm loving...

This updated version of Alanis Morissette's song Ironic. I saw it on my Facebook feed and it made me laugh.


What are YOU loving today?

XOXO!

It's Baseball Time in Texas!

I could go on and on about how much fun I had at the Ballpark this weekend for Rangers Opening Weekend OR I could just post pictures of my adventures. Since I'm feeling lazy, I think I'll just post pictures. And yes, I'm going again tonight to the game (for those playing along at home, that will be game number four of the season for me). I'll catch up on sleep another time (I may or may not be running on less than 5 hours of sleep since I got home late from the game last night).

Me and my tailgating crew...

View from my season ticket holder seat

Me and my baseball homegirls (you will see LOTS of pictures of them over the next 7 months!)

The flyover during the National Anthem. I got this shot on accident. I couldn't see because of the sun and I just aimed my camera at the sky!

 

I always love running into friends at a Rangers game!

On Saturday some Lady Rangers fans met up for lunch at Chuy's. It was a lot of fun! We hope to do it again!

Our poor waiter, Colton. He had to put up with 21 women. If you are ever at Chuy's in Arlington, ask for him. He's a super nice guy!

Tailgating again on Saturday. Got to meet some awesome friends from Twitter!

Got to meet the great Chuck Morgan (the voice of the Rangers). When you go to the game, he's the one who announces the players as they come up to bat. He starts the game by saying, "It's Baseball Time in Texas". :)

Our view Saturday night (this game wasn't part of our 20 pack deal, we bought it separately).

Guess I have to lay off the Chick Fil-A milkshakes- I broke my seat! :(

We were able to see the Rangers get their AL Championship rings!

The BFF was there with friends- we met up towards the end of the game.

Despite heavy rain storms all afternoon on Sunday (see warning on my TV and my flooded parking lot above), the game still went on that night! Again, we weren't in our regular seats. We were one section over from where we were Saturday night (still on the back row though).

It was a lot cooler up at the top than we thought it would be after the rain storms. I was "forced" to buy a Rangers blanket from the gift shop!

My lovely fellow Rangers fans!

I was able to meet another Twitter peep Sunday night!

My own AL Championship trophy for being such an awesome fan (okay, so me and 29,999 other people got one as well, but hey, let me think I'm special!) :)

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! I'm looking forward to another 7 months of baseball!! Have a great day y'all!!

XOXO!