44 hours, 2 minutes-2,914.10 miles to our future home

As you can see, I am once again procrastinating! The clock is ticking quickly before I am to board Jet Blue, Tuesday evening. There is so much craziness in trying to prepare for this trip. We are not rookies, so this year it is easier, except, we are staying two weeks. Gone, for a total of 17 days!

Today I started-and just finished Jessica's birthday banner. She is not to thrilled about being in Cooperstown for her birthday. Hence, the three day jaunt prior. I made a banner for Ricky's team and have done maybe 7-8 loads of laundry. I have also had to make sure that this goes in Ricky's carry on, but that one can't. (especially his three bats)

Jessica is packed. Thank goodness she can take care of herself-she is definitely my mom's grandchild. We did a check and girl had it all together. She is especially excited about American Girl. We are having brunch there on Thursday. I so put off the reservations but was lucky that they had "a few small tables left." Like I was supposed to give the lady on the phone my left kidney.

My goal tonight is to be completelty packed. Since it is 11:20 p.m. it could be a late one. Ricky is just about done. Then there is mine. Richard will pack Wednesday night. I need to get it done or I am going to scream. I am tired of the chaos that comes with getting ready.

This will be our home for the next two weeks. We drove past it many times last year and so I stopped in to check it out. Seems like a great place and this year we will actually have a house and not that nightmare of a Bed & Breakfast. I am looking forward to having a kitchen and laundry room-I know my mom and MIL will use them well.

One Week Left

Amazing that in one week we will once again be walking the streets of Cooperstown. It is crazy that one sport drives our family like the sport of baseball does.

All is well here. Jessica has done a fabulous job of recovering from her tonsil surgery. I am a bit sick of cooking and eating macaroni and cheese. I swear if I see anothe box of Kraft Mac & Cheese...I am going to lose it. My mom taught her how to make it although I am right there with her to make sure we don't end up with any unnecessary 3rd degree burns.

One of my most favorite reality shows kicked off it's 5th season last night and I am so happy as we were able to tell what episode was what before it even started. Diggy is a household favorite. Can you sing and dance to "Jump on It?" Go Neighbor Noah Go!

Well, that is about it for now. I am going to go watch Hopkins and Swingtown. Maybe do some laundry. I am procrastinating, that is what I am doing. I will pack, I will. Just not tonight!

So long Williamsport

Well, we lost tonight. Ricky pitched well and did his job but unfortuantely they came up short. I guess we will be watching the Little League World Series from our couch on Fall Brook Court.

We are down one team and our schedule a bit alleviated.

Two weeks from today the Cooperstown adventure begins.

I am very proud of Ricky. He did his job and he truly was an All-Star. I love you son!

I know the "s" is missing

I know the "s" in baseball is missing, but considering it took me over an hour to post-the "s" will just have to stay missing!

Baeball, Tonsils and Birthdays

July has started off with a bang! Jessica had her All-Star Game and not only did she do well, she had a great time. She finally got to play catcher but realized the position was too hot and from now on can be seen working on her pitching technique with her dad.We also got some crazy news-Jessica is going to have her tonsils out next Monday, the 7th. It was so crazy and quick but Dr.Carter was able to get it done at Children's.

On that same evening, Ricky's team won. He hit a home run that night so everyone went to bed happy!

On the 3rd, Richard turned 43. Due to Ricky's team winning the night before, all party plans were put on hold. We were off to Chowchilla for the big game. Ricky had to play against one of his teammates from his Fresno team. Ricky went 2-4 and his team won. Richard was happy and had nachos and a blue icee to celebrate.

On the 4th we were off to Babu's for a barbecue. We had a good time and ate too much. Since some of our Fall Brook neighbors were gone, we had a smaller celebration. We all missed Mark's patriotic show.

Saturday and Sunday were filled with trips to Fresno for...yep, baseball. While Ricky was at practice on Saturday, Jessica and I were able to see the "Kit Kittredge" movie. It was a great movie and she is even more excited about her trip to the All-American Girl Store.

On Monday, the 7th, we were off to Children's to have Jessica's tonsils taken out. She was a real trooper but would not allow her picture to be taken after she came out of surgery. Despite her drowsiness and pain, her manners were there and the nurse was impressed. We were home by 3 and the popsicles and jello quickly became our friends!

Ricky had a game that night and they won! It was an exciting game that I listened to over the phone. He came in with bases loaded, they scored a run and he then got them out of that inning. He hit another homerun. He proceeded to strike out three batters in a row and then struck out the last batter to win the game! Go Atwater!

So here we are 12 years later and it is Ricky's birthday. He was off to Fresno for practice, came home rested and had another game in Atwater. They beat Madera and will play their nemesis, Turlock, Thursday night.On Wednesday, we finally got to celebrate Ricky's birthday with the family. Grandma Jennie made enchiladas and tacos and despite not feeling well, Jessica made sure her brother had his ice-cream cake.

Jessica is doing well and has handled this whole surgery thing like a champion. One thing I have learned through this whole process with her is she is very INDEPENDENT. At times it is a bit frustrating, but as Richard said, "I wonder where she got that from?"

2:21:00 PM
by 78968400mom