Good Monday evening from Goodyear, Arizona, site of the 2015 Cincinnati Reds Fantasy Baseball Camp. The camp is a week-long event that enables 144 Reds fans (divided into 12 teams) to come out to Goodyear and play baseball among some of the biggest names in Reds baseball history.
Last year for his 50th birthday, I treated Paul to his first fantasy camp. He drove out on Saturday and I joined him mid-week and stayed until the last day and rode home with him. This year Paul asked me to come out to camp for the full week. I checked my calendar and nothing going on, so here I am.
And here we are as we headed out from El Paso.
Today was Day 2 of this year’s camp and we are back at the hotel after a busy day of baseball. Paul played two games which means I cheered through two games. He played first base and pitched and caught. I cheered. And cheered. Paul’s team won one and lost one.
Both mornings (so far), I have really enjoyed having some time to myself. I have gone with Paul over to the training facility for breakfast, then left him to get ready for his game while I have come back to the hotel for a little me-time.
First, I worked out in the hotel fitness center. Yay, me. Then, back in the room, I enjoyed a few minutes devotional time. Somehow, it feels so much easier to be able to focus on my devotion away from the distractions of home. I checked emails and did a little blog planning. And it was nice. No pressure to do laundry, or clean the litter box, answer the phone or plan dinner. Nice.
The rest of the day was about cheering on my sweet, baseball-loving, Reds-worshiping husband. The weather was glorious…uppers 70s, bright sunshine. I felt so blessed to be here, to be able to experience my husband doing something he loves to do, to be able to be a part of that with him. This week is really about Paul and the Reds and baseball but along the way, I am finding my own happiness by just being along for this great ride.
Hugs and kisses,
I’m so happy you are getting some “you time.” It’s so good to get away from the daily routine if only for a few days. 🙂
We both have enjoyed a little escape in the last month. Looking forward to going to Mustard Seed with you this week. Love you!
Glad you are both having a good time! Maybe you can find a beautiful trail to hike while you have some “me” time.
Enjoy! Xoxo
We really planned to hike on Saturday but Paul’s legs were so sore and my behind was so sore from sitting on bleachers! Next time!
That is way too cool! I want to do that. Except with the Blue Jays.
There were 144 campers, Deena! Crazy! And a bunch of family members and wives. Hope you can enjoy a Blue Jays camp in the near future.
So glad you are having a great vacation! XO
Great fun but glad to be home.
This seems like so much fun! These are the things that I look forward to doing with my hubby once the boys have flown!
We had such a great week at fantasy camp but I am always so glad to be home again. These little escapes are one of the pros to that nasty empty nest business. Thankfully, there are some good things about getting the kids launched.