It isn’t opening day, but it is the next best thing… first spring training game! While I enjoy watching basketball, football and hockey, it just isn’t the same as baseball. The end of October leaves me counting down until this very day. My beloved Rockies have their first game today down in Arizona. Here’s hoping this is the beginning of a much better than 2008 season!
Baseball is a way of life in my house. In fact, if it weren’t for baseball we’d probably be living in a cardboard box since it is responsible for Mitch’s paycheck. Last year I joined my two loves and had the opportunity to shoot baseball. While it was a good experience, I think the two are better left separated. Because of the crazy and demanding schedule I missed out on most of wedding season and only got in a select few sessions.
Locally, we’re gearing up for the start of the TinCaps season here in Fort Wayne. Opening day isn’t until April 16th, but the longer hours are starting for Mitch, and I’m hearing more about fertilizer programs, equipment, grass, and dirt. Single game tickets went on sale yesterday and it sounds like it is going to be a packed house that first night. I can’t wait!
The best part of all of this… spring is right around the corner! I’ve been eyeing a new bike, and thinking that I can’t wait until it is nice enough for me to ride down to the ballpark.
We were with a short season team last year, so this opening day wasn’t until the middle of May. The crazy part was that it was COLD that night!
Mitch doing what he does best, playing in the dirt and grass working on the field.
My parents flew in for a weekend and I had a day off. What did we do? Well, we watched baseball of course. By the way, you have no idea how hard it was to get someone to take this picture… can’t say Cubs fans are the friendliest around.
Welcome back baseball!
-alm
HuskerLissa said,
February 25, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
I’m so glad I’m not the only one excited for baseball today!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I read an article on MSN today that compared Spring Training to Beer League Softball – I thought that was funny!
Anna said,
February 25, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
I like beer league softball quite a bit, too!
Sarah Crowder said,
February 25, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Happy Spring Training! We live baseball in our house too! Our son has his middle name from Cardinal So Taguchi… it’s a long story!!
Jen Rinaldi Photography said,
February 25, 2009 @ 2:08 pm
Love that first photo! The sky looks so wonderfully blue with a great perspective on the field!
Mitch’s job sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve spent many a days at baseball games (Mets)…I always thought a job working in the sports industry would be fun.
Glad found someone who was nice enough to take that photo for you of you and your parents!! I love you & your mom in your Jersies!
Dan Glasgow said,
February 25, 2009 @ 2:39 pm
that is a super cool shot of the field…love the story too (well, except the part where you bash on the cubbies!)
Anna said,
February 25, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
All in fun Dan… well kind of
.
Mom said,
February 25, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
I know that this is BETTER then Christmas Season . Baseball Season Is The Best Season Of All.
LOVE Ya Both (ALL)
Me
Katie said,
February 25, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
Are the TinCaps a new team, or do they replace the Wizards? I went to quite a few Wizards games when I lived in Van Wert. YAY for baseball being back!
Anna said,
February 25, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
Katie, the TinCaps are the Wizards. They’ve built a new complex downtown, and in the process rebranded.
Danielle Murphy said,
February 26, 2009 @ 4:33 am
Love the stadium shot, great colors. I can’t wait for Baseball season too!
chadgramling said,
February 27, 2009 @ 11:03 pm
Methinks you will not be able to keep the two loves apart once you get onto Parkveiw Field, the players show up adn the games begin. You’ll have a camera in hand, you’ll see a child’s smile or an old-timer’s joyful glint of watching his game and you’ll be overwhelmed by the compelling urge to snap “just one” quick shot. Before you know it, you’ll be hooked like the rest of us. Can’t wait to see your work!
Anna said,
February 28, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
Chad you’re completely right. When it comes to shooting those things I love it. When you start shooting the parts that you HAVE to shoot is when it takes away from the fun though.
Mike said,
March 1, 2009 @ 7:36 am
Just passing by.Btw, your website have great content!