Day Two Hundred and Forty Four

I finally settled in on my new yoga studio, for now, Savannah Power Yoga! My first class today was to die for, I'm excited to wear out my unlimited pass! PS: I'm not bummed that they sell Lulu.

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Since I celebrated the fourth early at the field I spent today unpacking my insane amount of luggage into our new closet. It may be time to condense to two bags!

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The long and short of it is, our new roommates rock! Not kidding when I say we haven't seen guys this awesome since college. We went to check out the place before signing up, obviously. And it was immaculately clean! I couldn't fathom that boys had maintained this place so nicely for three months. I really could not! But I loved it because I have a theory about this traveling baseball lifestyle. It's not my job to pick up after anyone, ever, and it's especially not my job because I'm "the girl." There's no reason to deal with messy folks at this point in our lives, right?! Kyle and I had been dead set on living alone once arriving here. Shockingly, this huge home and these new guys are a pleasant surprise like none other. They all were senior signs like Kyle so we really have found ourselves back in with our usual crowd. Plus these guys love board games like us! Tonight they raced home after the game to squeeze in a few games of Clue.

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Day Two Hundred and Thirty Seven

Bacon and blueberry pancakes for breakfast. Check.

New place toured and signed for. Check

(Gated community, pool and fitness center? Check!)

First at bat as a Met. Check.

First at bat as a Met leading to first hit as a Met. Check.

First ever at bat wearing my number. Check.

Connected with the two local wifies. Check.

Double date celebratory dinner after the Sand Gnats win! Check.

We kinda love it here.

Day Two Hundred and Thirty Six

Apologies in advance, but this day calls for more than one photo!

 

We made it to Savannah, Georgia at about 3:00 pm today. 

The very first cool thing about Savannah, there's not only moss hanging from the trees, but a beautiful abundance of palms. I had no idea these things could coincide. It's a true beauty that's much different than our typical pines and firs in the Pacific Northwest.

As promised by the Angels, Kyle's hear arrived at the Sand Gnats club house before we did. Not to worry though, he was outfitted with brand new blue and orange Mets gear. Holler if you're in need of Angels 'ish, we seem to own an obscene amount for Mets. Hehe.

Grayson Historical Field is just as the name says, historical. It's large, the bleachers are older with out numbered seating, the aisles are big and the seating options are bountiful. It also comes with things we didn't have before like a sky bar, a huge screen in the outfield and tons of die hard fans. (It's so awesome it almost re-sold me on the name Grayson for one of my hopeful future sons. Alas, Kyle again reminded me how unfortunate the initials GJ would be).

Coincidentally tonight was Military appreciation night at the field. We're now only several hours from my active duty brother who is currently at Fort Bragg. I had to buy Kyle's jersey, even though he didn't play tonight. Not only did he pick MY number, 5, but the jersey is camouflage in honor of my brother. Plus it's his very first jersey as a Met! Perfection. Kyle will need to complete a physical with the Mets staff before he can play, this is standard procedure after a trade. AS of now, they've slated Kyle for the right field and designated hitter positions.

For those curious about the details and dirt on Kyle's trade, this article has been the most detailed and accurate that we've seen thus far:

http://baseballnewshound.com/?p=4618

We would like to thank you all for your support, love and encouragement on this journey. We are unbelievably excited for this next chapter. 

Day Two Hundred and Thirty Five

Burlington, Iowa to Atlanta, Georgia. Hundreds of bad drivers, four awesome sushi rolls, three pit stops, one incredible landmark and one hotel room with a fireplace inside, dining room and walk in closet inside. The Gateway Arch.

Day Two Hundred and Thirty Four

Something unexpected happened today when Kyle loaded up with his fellow Bee’s on the bus home from agame in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When the bus pulled out oftown, his manager called him to the front, handed him his cell phone and said, “Takethis, it’s for you.” Bobby Scales, the Angels farm team manager, was on theline and told Kyle he had been traded to the Mets. Bobby simply said that Kyleshould have played in the All Star game this season and that he should behigher up in the organization. He said that there wasn’t much room for movementwithin the Angels now, so he wasn’t getting the recognition he deserves. Thenhe confidently assured Kyle that this was a great move for his career. (Afterall, this was our first trade so Kyle was a little nervous. I’m still a littlenervous) Bobby told Kyle he was giving the Met’s farm team managers Kyle’snumber and to wait for a call. Kyle called me, “Hey babe, I’ve been traded tothe Mets. I’m not sure where we’re going but we’re leaving tomorrow. I gottago, I’m expecting a call, I love you.” Um, okay….bye!! Shortest call ever but I needed to change gears, stat. Mymind started racing a hundred miles a minute.Thank-gosh-I-packed-half-our-things-before-the-all-star-break-oh-my-gosh-I-need-to-cancel-the-Y-membership-I’m-going-to-be-behind-on-work-this-week-I-should-check-in-is-the-car-clean-I-need-to-start-laundry-Kyles-gear-is-in-Cedar-Rapids-WHERE-ARE-WE-GOING?!I packed our clothes and things up, quickly, while calling our families andfriends to let them know what was happening. I finally got the call from Kyle,after he had spoke with the Met’s farm manager, Vic Scott. The final word wasSavannah, Georgia and he was flying in to meet us on Thursday before Kyle’sfirst game as a Met. (Or Sand Gnat, from Bee’s to Sand Gnat’s, oh my!) Wecleaned out Kyle’s Angel’s locker, said our good bye’s to our wonderful comradesand packed the majority of the luggage into the car before heading to bed. We’reso excited to start our next chapter with the New York Mets. For those who are curious, this is absolutely a forward movement in Kyle's career. The Met's traded a AAA pitcher/outfielder for Kyle who has made previous and successful Big League debuts. Meaning our new organization has high hopes and big plans for Kyle. GO METS!!