Saturday, March 18, 2017

Super Bloom 2017

Borrego Springs, CA


Our friends from San Diego invited us to view the historic "Super Bloom" that occurred in southern California as a result of all the rain we received this year.  The smell of the flowers and the colors were breathtaking.  It was our first time venturing out to this part of California -- it was remote, yet beautiful!  So glad we took this day trip to see a rare California Super Bloom!










Monday, March 6, 2017

Dodger Spring Training, Arizona


We both grew up as Dodger fans and have really loved attending games thru the years.  This year for our wedding anniversary we headed out to Glendale, Arizona to watch Dodgers Spring Training.  This was truly the best fan experience!  From the players to the ballpark staff...everyone was super friendly and accommodating.

We purchased tickets in advance, which I printed at home on regular size paper.  When we got to the stadium I saw people with actual tickets.  I wanted a ticket like them so I could keep them as a souvenir.  I went to the box office and asked to exchange my paper copy for a official ticket.  The attendant asked for my ID to match up my name with the name on the ticket, but realized that the tickets I printed had the seller's name listed on them...not mine.  She winked and said not to worry, she would get us the actual tickets.  I was excited when she handed the tickets over....but even more ecstatic when I realized that she upgraded our seats from the 1st base line to right behind home plate!!!  We got our tickets...and a huge hookup!  Not only did we have stellar seats, everyone in our section won a prize...a free brunch.  Glad I asked to swap out our tickets!

We got hard copy tickets!!



Jerry & I


Beautiful day at the ball park


Cool to see the distance to other stadiums



We were practically the first to arrive





Our family from Arizona meet up with us for the day...so much fun!



Our nephews had a great day!



Our oldest nephew, William


Uncle Jerry and the boys with Tommy Lasorda Bobble head


The Dodger grounds are beautiful


William was spotted a duck -- showing his brother



He was super excited to get Steve Garvey's autograph


Kershaw was only feet away from us -- pretty awesome!


Yard games around the ballpark - we played jumbo connect 4


Tallest free standing monument in AZ


Last game before heading home




Our hotel was super cute!