The past couple weeks in a nutshell!

Well, hello! :) I haven't posted in quite some time, and that is a reflection of the hectic life we've had the past couple weeks!

Where to begin? We found out that Garrett is going back to Rancho Cucamonga, CA last Wednesday. This is the Dodger's High-A ball team--we are optimistic about the season ahead and look forward to seeing God's hand at work during both the up's and the down's!

Our last week in Phoenix was wonderful & very busy. We had to soak up every last minute with the people we got closest to in AZ. 

My handsome husband and I rockin' our helmets!

Crazy fast go-karts!

My mom sent us the best Easter baskets!

We enjoyed a BBQ & bonfire with our baseball family!

My lifelong sister & friend Leslie came to visit this past weekend, which gave me JUST the boost I needed! It was so fun catching up on life-- I think we were talking a 100 miles an hour when she first got into our car to head back to our apartment. We shopped, enjoying the beautiful weather, drank lots of Starbucks, bowled, and ate at some yummy restaurants. It was so enjoyable!

Loved every second with this woman! 

The guys at the Bowling Alley! 

My sister and I!

I've learned that "temporary living" can cause many headaches. This baseball life is full of variables-- and is completely UNSTABLE. Every apartment complex wants you to prove consistent income, and raises rent significantly when you tell them you can't commit to a 12-month lease. After MANY phone calls, and MANY visits (by our dear roommate Charnae) we finally found a beautiful town home that we now call "home" here in California.

Garrett is the #1 starter for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes-- he was scheduled to pitch tomorrow (opening day), but Chad Billingsley is coming down from the Big Leagues to rehab and will start instead. As of now, Garrett's first start will be Friday! I can't wait!

Tomorrow I'm applying for a job at the field where Garrett will play! We figured this would be the best way to make a little bit of extra income, and will allow me to be at his games--and will give us lots of time together during the day!

That's all for now! Cheers to MiLB opening day being tomorrow! :)

Here's a quick recipe for you to try (I can't make it without thinking of Miss Kylie Jobe):

Bean Dip:
1 block of cream cheese
1 can of Bush's beans
Shredded Mozzarella/Cheddar cheese

Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a pie pan--then pour the beans over it--then top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees-- until the cheese is melted, and the beans are bubbling! Serve with tostitos! YUMMY!

Love,
Taylor