Finishing the season

We had a great time over the weekend while my parents came to visit!! It was again perfect weather, and got a lot done! Jake and I apartment is completely empty, and all packed up ready for our long 20+ hour drive home.. We were very scared that everything wouldn't fit in the trailer, along with my car able to pull it (my dad drove his suv that is a lot bigger than mine at the beginning of the year) surprisingly we had room and our car pulls it fine! 

parents seeing the locker room and field

I am so glad my parents got to see Jake pitch on Sunday night! He had a great game, and over 11,000 people there! He pitched 4 innings, no runs, and closed the game! He got the win! I could tell when he was warming up he was throwing very hard right off the bat..He was touching 97 which is the hardest he has thrown ever..It was a very exciting game because Jake threw 99 mph that night, which is the hardest he has ever thrown!!! We couldn't believe it, and when it was confirmed was very exciting! 

so proud of you with your last outing! 

Jake had a very good year, of course we had some ups and downs, but overall he adjusted very well into the bullpen once he got the hang of it.. There is always room for improvement next year, and he is pleased to finish the season with his stats. He had the most strikeouts on his team. As of right now we are in San Antonio for the first series of the playoffs. We played our first game last night, and lost. We play them tonight, and head back to Frisco right after the game and will arrive there around 5-6 am tomorrow morning (YUCK!!) Depending on the outcome tonight, and tomorrow we could potentially be heading home earliest by Saturday, and latest in a week or so with a championship ring! 

Jake got asked a few weeks back to play winter ball (this was the news I couldnt share) but still not sure on location, when, where, how long, and so forth..It could happen, or may not depending on how many spots are available, and on what team is wanting him..Winter ball is out of the country, and depending on the spots available, and the pay Jake could potentially play in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, or Mexico. There are a few places he would not go to, but those are where teams are located. I cannot share anymore information until we hear more, but I do ask for prayer with our decision, location, and it all works out. It is a great opportunity especially since this is a huge year for us with the protection, and rule 5 draft if not protected.. There are so many unknowns right now with baseball, and we are just trying to trust everything will work out, and Jake will be right where he is supposed to be in 2012 season! We are excited that we are going home very soon, and to be back with our families! One of my best friends is getting married in November, and Laura/Jason/Ryley (my sister) have moved back to Orlando! I cannot wait to see all my friends, and have our "normal" life! I would not trade where we were this year, or all the things we go to do because if it wasn't for baseball we wouldn't be who we are today! We are so grateful that Jake is getting to pursue his dream, and an opportunity that many don't get to do, BUT I am ready for the off season and no baseball potentially for 5 months!!!! :)