A Hard Goodbye

How do I start? On Friday Feb 29, 2008 the best grandfather anyone could ask for passed away and went to the place he has been studying, teaching and preaching about all of his life. Gompy, as us grandkids called him, was a strong man in God. He never preached to us for doing wrong, but always had the faith in us to do the right thing. I know that I can speak for my family in saying that he was an amazing person. He was married to his high school sweetheart for over 60 years!!! They were so precious together and I hope and pray that I have a marriage like them. They were so in tune with each others feelings and goals in life and I will treasure those traits. I had the the best gift from him on Travis and my wedding day, his blessing and also him presiding over the ceremony. I feel so blessed knowing that he was so happy Travis and I were getting married and wanted to bring our lives together as one. Even more of a treat was that he used the same wedding vows as he did on his wedding day to my grandmother. With this I am so blessed and thankful and will cherish it always.

He is greatly missed even in the last few days, but we all know that he is happy now and not in any more pain. He has touched so many lives in his 80 years here and it was very apparent at the calling hours and his memorial service.

We love you Gompy and thank you for being such a great grandfather!!!!

ODU takes down #2 UNC

Well what can I say???? Old Dominion rallied and brought down the #2 team in the nation last night, University of North Carolina. Sounded like a crazy game, wish I was there...but I have never heard Travis on such a high from a win!!!! This makes it all worth while! Today the Monarchs are travelling to Charlottesville, VA to play a #16 ranked UVA Cavaliers. I just hope that their high and enthusiasm carries over to tonights game at 4pm!!!! Once again
CONGRATS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS!!!!

Opening Weekend

Hey all!!!! Well this last weekend was supposed to be Opening Weekend at ODU baseball complex...due to weather issues Friday and Saturday's games were cancelled due to excessive rain in the outfield!!! BUMMER!!!! The Monarchs finally got to play a double header yesterday against Rutgers. First game was difficult to watch, not because it was only 30 degrees but we couldn't hit very well...we lost our first game of the season 7-1. The second game we looked much better, the pitcher had a vendetta and really threw beautifully! I think the 20 scouts there helped a little with the adrenaline!!! Yes I said about 20 scouts all with their radar guns ( I know that's not the official name of it but that's what I call it) poised so nicely waiting for the pitch and simultaneously view the speed of the pitch. It was so intriguing to me to watch...A whole other world at Division 1 play...back to the game...the boys had a solid 3 or 4th inning scoring 4 runs to their 3 errors...and we pulled it through in the end for a 8-5 victory. So the weekend wasn't totally shot. I can't wait until next weekend's events...HSC is coming into town playing Virginia Wesleyan and Temple is playing ODU. I am excited to see the HSC boys again...yes I am skipping the ODU Saturday game to go and watch HSC, traitor I know, but a promise is a promise!!!!
This week is a busy one for Travis and the Monarchs. They travel to University of North Carolina tomorrow and back onto the road on Wednesday headed to University of Virginia. I will keep you all posted on how this week goes...Have a great week!!

JOE MORGAN & UPDATE

Hey all!!!!! I know I am making new posts all in the same day!!! Trying to catch up!!! :) So this last weekend we had a HUGE banquet/fundraiser for the Old Dominion Baseball team. There was more than 800 people at the dinner to listen to the keynote speaker, hall of famer, Joe Morgan. I must say he was very impressive as a public speaker and entertainer!!! He told old stories about the good ole days on the Reds team and made everyone laugh a few times!!! After the dinner Travis and I personally shook hands with him and got to chat it up for a few minutes. Must say it was a fantastic night. Sorry no pics on this one...it was that fancy and unheard of to take a camera...mine was stashed in my purse just in case!!!
Things are going well...Official practice starts for the Monarchs on Friday, Feb 1. So that means the nice relaxing weekends will be coming to an end. GOOD NEWS Baseball America has named ODU in the top 25 teams for the season. So keep us in your prayers I will keep you all updated....

Florida Trip

After Christmas I took a trip to FL for my newborn neice Mia, my grandpa's 80th birthday and to visit the fam. Here are a few pictures from my trip!!!


This is the most recent that I have of my baby Mia.

Me and the grandparents at my Grandpa's 80th Birthday party!!! Happy Birthday Gompy!!!

Mia Sleeping as cute as a button!!! One of Valerie and my favorites!!!

Mom and I at dinner when I was in Florida after Christmas.

A little late

Here are a few pics from Christmas...sorry so late. We spent a weekend at Landon, Katie and Nolan's house in South Carolina. We went to the aquarium there in Charleston and enjoyed spending Christmas with family.

Mia Elena

That is my beautiful neice and brother!!!! Mia Elena was born on Dec 17, 2007 at 8:42am weighing in at 9lbs and 3oz and is 20 1/2 inches long!!! She is healthy and both parents are doing great!!!! More pictures to come!!!!