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Mississippi it is! The last week of spring was one of the hardest! They weren't releasing anyone and the odds seemed high! We always thought we were going to Gwinnett. Jake had an amazing spring and has felt really good.. They were telling us if in AAA could leave sun-mon and if AA leave sat. It was late Friday around 5 pm and I got one word from Jake: Mississippi. I was of course not packing but enjoying our backyard and splash table with Stella! My heart sunk and then realized it's going to be ok... It's just a starting point. I was bummed because the one friend I did make was going to AAA. She had kids our husbands clicked and very similar personalities we already had stuff planned. That was our plans, not Gods.

Jake got home he was a little sad, but we both said it's just a starting point and so thankful for a job as so many guys got released that day! My heart hurt all week seeing my friends all over the country and their husbands no longer having a job. That could easily be us depending on teams you just never know! We immediately starting to focus on all the positives and great health! We started throwing everything together and thankfully my mom came over on Thursday and got a good amount packed and cleaned up!--how are we leaving our beautiful home we just finished!!

We couldn't leave on Saturday with the rest of the team because they wanted Jake to pitch with AAA team on Sunday. He pitched really well, and we left around 1 for our 10 hour move. My parents dropped everything to come help us! I was so relieved and we had no idea where we were going to live or anything (I set everything up for Georgia-haha) we arrived to MS on Monday and started to look for a place. I ended up in an apartment complex one other wife is living in because most the team--actually everyone except for us lives with host families... We have never done a host family, I think it's so kind of people to open up their home rent free and take in these players and sometimes family. I would have a heart attack.. I'm too paranoid.

I celebrated my 27th birthday Easter Sunday/traveling all day so it was a unique one, but looking forward to another year and some fun adventures! We are about 20 minutes north of the field. We were told by many even cops at the field to not go to Jackson,ever. I'm thankful we are staying the opposite way and don't mind driving into the field. The field is nice, very very very small fan base like 2500 on a good day. A few wives out here but most will work so Stella and I will be keeping each other very busy! 😊 Jake pitched yesterday and unfortunately had a rough first two innings (6 runs) he never gives up and finished strong, hopefully all the jitters are out and can only go up!


My parents just left and spent the entire week with us helping with whatever we need and getting settled! I'm so thankful for our support from both sides and always willing to help with whatever! We miss home a lot already, but looking forward to Jake getting back at it and being here for him! Stella and i will travel a lot this season since most are just a couple hours away!

 

Pitching

Jake is pitching tomorrow against Astros minor league side at 10 am.

631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee fl 

You don't have to buy tickets just ask for AA game! 

go go go

We have been busy busy with spring training finishing up, and finishing as much as we can with our house! It has been such a blessing being home an additional 2 months! Jake was not invited to big league camp this year, but had a ton of time backing up with the majors. He has pitched really well in spring training and excited to see where we end up next week. Some of you have been able to come watch him pitch, and I'll try to do a post next time he pitches next week for the last time. We have no idea where we are going, but hoping for AAA in Gwinnett, Ga. There are 29 pitchers fighting for 12 spots... So the stress is there! I did book a place there just incase, and if we happen to go to AA in Mississippi we will deal with it next week. I have been getting ask a lot lately what we do when we move. We will keep our home in FL, and rent an apartment for the season. We usually rent furniture (this year since we may be so close will buy stuff) but we live very very simple for the season. Our coffee table, nightstands etc will be the crates we use to move, and just "rough it" for the 5 months. We will have to move next weekend, and they probably wont tell us until the end of the week---crazy right?!?! No stress here :D haha.. I am so proud of Jake and how hard he has worked!


In Jake's first major league outing for the Braves he got the save! He has pitched 9 or 10 innings only 1 run, a ton of strikeouts and I believe 2 walks. He has done well and excited to see where we end up this year. He is really liking the Braves organization and getting to know the guys. I have not met a ton of girls since he has been back and forth for the majors/minors.

We have been so busy with our house (ill post pictures soon) and Stella of course! She is 17 months old, and into everything! She is so much fun, and keeps up laughing all the time! I will make sure to let everyone know where we are headed next week, and appreciate all the prayers and support!!

Atlanta Braves

Someone needs to pinch me.... I cannot believe Jake signed with the Braves!!! This was our number one choice for many reasons, and really the only team who pursued us this early! We are thrilled!!!!!! We had to completely put aside living at home for an additional 6 weeks, and decide is this was the best choice for Jake career wise. It seemed like it was, and we personally didn't want to wait a few more weeks to see what else was out there. We have prayed God would make it clear, and feel like He did! Jake is not a spring training big league invite, but the organization doesn't do that like most if doesn't have a chance to break camp so Jake will be in minor league camp. Our hope to break with AAA in Gwinnett Georgia! To have normalcy for Stella is so huge and for our families to be apart of her life a little longer before we leave is such a blessing!! Now we get to enjoy our house a little longer :)

Go Braves!!!!!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

I am not very good at posting anymore! I guess that's what happens when you are having too much fun. :) Where do I even begin? We ended up finishing the season earlier than we expected due to some.. umm... how do I put this.. Unfortunate situations with the pirates. All I will say about that, is THANK YOU LORD for letting us be free agents and never wear a pirates jersey again! Speaking of free agency, we have officially become free agents today! Please pray God directs us to the perfect team for our family, and Jake's career! We have a great agent, so know we are in good hands with all the negotiating. Jake finished up really strong, and we are excited to see where we end up! I am pulling for a few favorites :D

So we came home in September, and have enjoyed every second being home! We have been pursuing a new home to flip originally since June/July. This would give us something to do in the off season, and keep us busy as well as some financial support. We lost 4 homes before we finally got one (ended up being a bidding war with 11 bidders, in 24 hours.) We are so excited for this home! We actually put our house on the market (are we crazy for moving in the off season?!?) and are completely gutting/renovating Casa B for our little family! We knew we wanted to keep this one for many reasons (location, size, and expanding our family-in the future.) Jake and I are over there everyday that I can find a babysitter, and loving every second of this new adventure hard work! If you have instagram you can follow us: flippingbrigham

Jake also pursued his real estate license, and passed! I am so so proud of him for his hard work and passing!! He will hopefully start using this next off season, if we continue to try to flip a home! :)

Stella just turned one and is so full of life!! We are really enjoying every day with her, and seeing all the new things she is learning! She started walking around 10 months, and since then she is a handful!! haha My parents keep saying I don't know why you expected a calm baby...look at you and Jake!! Yes...its a scary combo seeing my little spitfire!


Thank you all for the continued prayers, and I will post once we know where we are going!! We are so excited to see what is in store for us this coming up season!

Freshly Picked Moccasins Review

Stella and I had the chance of reviewing one of the latest baby trends from Freshly Picked!! I jumped all over this opportunity when I saw a post on instagram about reviewing these oh so cute moccasins for children. I remember watching Susan on Shark Tank and telling Jake "this woman is brilliant!!!" I didn't have children yet, but thought they were so adorable and hoped for a little girl (even though boys can wear them too) so she could wear these adorable moccs!

courtesy of Freshly Picked

I have never purchased them previously because of the price.. it was a bit steep not sure if these would even stay on Stella's skinny feet!! Stella has a ridiculous amount of shoes and of course her foot is too skinny to wear 90% of them. These actually stay on her foot!!! I was shocked, and am so in love! I was worried about the strap around the foot being too tight and it was fine. Stella didn't even notice them on her feet. I picked the neon hot pink and love the color! She wears lots of pink, and white so they do with anything! I can dress them up or down! Overall I am very pleased with the Moccasins and love supporting Freshly Picked! I would purchase these in the future for her! Thanks Freshly Picked for sending me a pair to try out, we love them!! They are also launching exclusively at Nordstrom in the fall if you want to try them on!!

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happy august

HAPPY AUGUST YA'LL!!! Ever since I had Stella I am awful at updates! I am so busy, but wouldn't trade it for anything. I thought the season just started yesterday? Now we are almost done with it. This season has been umm..... interesting...I think its safe to say Jake has learned a lot this year, and is still learning. It's so hard going from something you have known for so long to somewhere you don't know anything about. There has been a ton of adjustments with everything this year including no facial hair (haha.) I do believe lots of positive adjustments in Jake's career. Jake was pitching very well until about June. He had shoulder fatigue and they placed him on the DL. He still pitched really well hurt!! Jake came back about a week later, and pitched well again then they needed a spot for someone coming down from big leagues, and also worried about his velocity (speed) so placed him on the DL again... This was confusing at first, but we feel they made the best decision. Jake is finally pitching again and is doing a rehab assignment in short season ball-where they send the June drafts picks to play for a couple months.. The reason they sent Jake here was they didn't have to put anybody on the DL, or release anyone since the rosters are all full at every level. Jake has pitched twice, and done very well. We are hoping he flies out to be with Indy soon.... Jake is having to stay in a college dorm, a really crappy town, and it's safe to say probably a bit humbling going back to where it all started for him. Even though a ton of odd things have happened with this experience, he has really enjoyed the guys and the excitement for the game! They ask a ton of questions, and its fun remembering when this all started for Jake back in 2006.

I am still in Orlando, I came down because they have been gone almost the entire month of July, and this momma needed a break!!!!! It has been very hard being away from Jake, and he misses Stella so much!! Thankful for technology! I am headed back on Thursday. I can't wait to see Jake, but being home and having some normalcy for my daughter has been a breath of fresh air.. she goes to bed at 8:30, not midnight has a crib, her grandparents-aunts,cousins...and most of all I have help. I have really enjoyed my time home spending quality time with my family, I am excited to get back to Jake to help him finish strong and support him in this last month..

We have prayed so hard for Jake to have the opportunity to get called up, and we really thought it would happen this year not going to lie.. I'm not saying it couldn't happen because we always have to stay optimistic. This has been my biggest struggle seeing so many of our friends get called up, or playing in the big leagues for years. I constantly have to pray and focus on our family knowing God has an amazing plan for our family! I am so proud of Jake, and all his hard work this year! We have found true happiness and as much as I know Jake loves baseball being a dad is the best job ever! If we don't get called up this year we will again be free agents, and go through what we did last year of signing with a team. Jake and his agent are exploring options of winter ball as well. This would be anywhere from October-Dec and be in Dominican,puerto rico, mexico, etc.. A lot is up in the air with the Brigham family right now and I do know so many of you pray for us and ask about Jake's career often. Keep the prayers coming in this last month!!

PS!!!!!! If you ever write me or respond to my posts, I do NOT receive them from feedburner.. I am not ignoring you, we realized from my mom when she has replied we don't get them.. my email is taylorbrigham49@gmail.com