Orlando

Before Ash galavanted off to Spain for a week, we were in Orlando enjoying baseball and steaks (Dad, Thomas and I), as well as Theme Parks and the pool (Ash, Anna, Eli and Carter).

Wanted to share some photos of Braves Spring Training. My brother and I got many-a-batting practice home run ball, as well as some select autographs. The access to the players is really cool down there.

Here are some shots from the 1st day:

Dale Murphy's autograph! (he was on site as a goodwill ambassador for the Braves as well as a broadcaster for a few games - he mentioned to Thomas and I that broadcasting is tough because he runs out of things to say by the third inning!)

Chipper Jones autograph - Thomas scored this one on the first day - we used the batting practice home run balls for the signatures... just seemed appropriate!

Here is a shot of Frank Wren (Braves General Manager) - he was seated a couple rows in front of us for all three games - he chatted to the scouts that sit in that section, as well as took many notes about Braves and other teams' players. Coolest thing I saw out of him was when Braves prospect Jason Heyward leaped and caught a would-be home run ball at the fence, he looked back at the scout behind and simply said, 'Wow.' Love that stuff.

Pops and half of Thomas.

The view from our seats- only night game we saw.

We had an absolute blast and can't wait to do it again next year... hoping the Braves do as well as they have done this Spring!

Here are some shots from the rest of the trip:

Shot of all the balls Dad, Thomas and I collected over the 3-day span. We got Major League, Minor League, Carolina League, International League, and even an '08 All-Star Game one that the Mets hitters were knocking around. I guess the Yankees let them use them?!

Yunel Escobar's autograph.

Tom Glavine's autograph.

Here is Glavine in the act!

And a shot of some of the boys heading onto the field - the tall dude in the back is Derek Lowe.

Go Braves!

Seville (apparently pronounced seh-veee-yaaahhhhh)

Since my Spanish is nonexistant, I'll take everyone's word for it.

I'll give details later, since right now I'm way too tired. But I thought I'd share some pics of Seville!! Miss everyone!

'gator bait

This is a picture from one of our outings to the GA Aquarium that I meant to post ages ago.

These alligators seem to be particularly interested in something...something in a snack size, perhaps? Seriously, every single alligator in the tank made a circle around Nanner.....all the people at the exhibit were highly amused, less one or two.
And, well, that's m'girl ;) She's picking something special for the piranha - and yes, I did have to check the spelling on piranha to see where the h actually goes. I don't think I've ever had to write that one.

From snow to shorts weather

...naturally, Park and I both have colds. But here's a couple of pics of our house from the snow. Anna was sick, so we didn't really get her out in the snow - she would have HATED it, anyway. She only recently decided that grass was ok.

Splat!

Every now and then we find Anna banana in some funny sleep positions. This time we couldn't resist sneaking into her room and taking a little snap. Best news of all, she didn't wake up from the flash OR the snickering parents :)

Anna's First Birthday Party!

NEW PHOTOS POSTED (see bottom)!

Yesterday, we celebrated Anna's 1st Birthday! Because her b-day falls on February 29, we've decided that we're going to celebrate the big day on the closest Saturday until she's able to have a say-so of her own!

We had a great time at the house with family, and captured some video that we want to share. She had a great time, as did the rest of us, so enjoy the show!!

Here are some shots of the birthday girl herself on the big day!