MLB Postseason

Anyone who really knows me knows that my FAVORITE time of year in sports is the MLB postseason. Well folks, postseason is in full-swing and I am one of those girls who surprises the guys she is around by knowing more postseason baseball than most guys actually do. Now don't ask me about stats because I know I can't tell you and I'll totally admit it but you ask me about history and specific games... most of the big ones I have been to when it comes to the #Yankees back when I was growing up in the tri-state area but baseball isn't just a pastime sport for me, it is so much more. Baseball defines many big moments of my childhood and lasting father-daughter memories. I was born during a Yankees/Red Sox series right on the cusp of postseason in the late 80's and it has been a love I have had since birth. My dad taught me most everything I know about baseball and his love for the game and the Yankees has been passed down to me. Whether random games or bigger postseason ones... like the Subway series with the Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens bat issue or Pedro, "Who's your Daddy?" or after 9/11 when New York came together as one. When I turned 16 during a Tampa Bay game and my dad caught a ball in the second row, listening to the Yankees soundtrack on the way to the Bronx, getting that foot long hot dog at our favorite spot in the stadium and our postseason traditions of buying certain pieces of Yankees merchandise. The feeling you get when they win and the letdown you feel when you lose because you wish you played harder... wait, we aren't on the team. There is just something about Yankee tradition and the family of fans that is unlike anything else in the world. There are so many memories and I could list them for days but whether I am a month old in my Yankees jumper, 2 years old in my Yankees players jacket, 18 with my Pettitte's jersey or today with my 2 Rivera jerseys that I can't wear often enough, I live for the game and the memories that are made every postseason. Here's to 2012!

xo 

Feels like FALL

Thanks to my darling friend April for sending me this. I overlooked it in my inbox but while doing a little organizing came across it and it is the perfect inspiration for this fall feeling Dallas morning. There is just something about it that makes me think of home. 

Happy Monday! 

xo

Lately

Lately I have been.... well can you say..... overwhelmed?

Things are starting to slowly settle down again and I will get back to some more creative blogging. Here are some snapshots from last weekend when I was home in New York. Had a great Saturday in the city and then on Long Island visiting my grandparents. Here are some shots of our beautiful afternoon with my wonderful Grandma at our yacht club in Oyster Bay. It was THE BEST relaxing weather I could have ever asked for. Missing the breeze from the sound already.

One of my FAVORITE places on EARTH! Check out the tent over the tennis court they were setting up for a wedding... yes please.

 It was SUPER windy but so fun walking down onto the water... in this last picture Mom and I thought we were going to blow away.

Mr. B and Chainsaw were a hoot... they made the treck with us to Long Island... Mr. B is quite the traveler these days.

 When it came to heading back to Dallas I was... 

1. Sick

2. There was a security breach at Newark Airport so well that just stunk!

3. There was then a ground stop at Newark Airport for a ridiculous storm and crazy lightening.

4. I was excited to have been moved up to first class, watch a movie and sleep most of the way back to Dallas. Definitely enjoyed the United napkins they served with our beverages... GO TEAM USA! 

5. Downside of all the travel/being sick... didn't get home until after 1AM and as a result did not get the alloted time I needed to rest before Monday started so sick day it was. Guess it is good I am almost never THAT sick to go to work. 

I leave you with a really cool shot from my seat on the plane as we were making our descent into DFW... check out what a great night Sunday was from the sky! 

xo

Addictions

July Photo of the Day: Your Addiction(s)
Instead of one... here are the 5 off the top of my head (in no particular order).

xo

How America Eats Out

I saw this the other week and then had to pin it on pinterest. Of course my two cities are ranked in first and second place. 

xo

So long NY...

Until next time xoxo

Excuse me while...

I hangout in heaven. 

xo

Back East

Headed back to the northeast for the holiday weekend. Can't wait to be in and out of the city and back on the island. Check back for a recap on Tuesday.

XO