"take me out to the ballgame.."

So, just sitting here listening to Patrick's game on the computer and getting ready to head to work. Thought maybe I should let you guys know what the heck is going on with us. Well, Patrick continues to do well in Midland, TX. He's been on the road for a little over a week, playing in San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Tomorrow the team heads back to Midland for an 8 game home stretch. He's really enjoying being in double-A ball! If not for anything else...the hotels are much nicer!
I'm just finishing up my last 15 DaYS here in California, then taking a trip (with my cat, Molly) to Midland. I officially have a job in Odessa, which is basically the same thing as Midland. I'm continuing in labor/delivery there, but the hospital does less deliveries than I'm used to. It might be a welcome change! I'm so excited to get to hang out with Patrick again!! It's gonna be a blast, and I'm gonna make it down there 2 days before his birthday..yay!
Well, I hate to be short with this update, but it's almost time to head into work. Lots of fun to come!

the minor league strikes again...

Well, it's been quite a long 24 hours for both Patrick and I. I've been working the last couple of nights..and I always get a phone call from Patrick after the game. Last night was a wee bit different. Patrick pitched well last night in a very heart-pounding kind of game and after the game was told that he was getting moved up to the double-A team in Midland, TX. So, for those of you who don't know how crazy minor league baseball can be, he was told around 10:00pm and expected to have everything packed and ready by 3:45am to go to the airport for a 6:00am flight. Can we say whoa!! Unfortunately, I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to him :( So, long story short, he was in Stockton for all of a week and a half and got moved up. I am so proud of him, because this is a really big move in the minor league system, and he has worked very hard to get where he is. If anyone deserves this, it's him!
So what does this mean? It means I am going to be in California for 3 more weeks and then it's off to Texas...and not just anywhere in Texas...but Midland (aka "the middle of nowhere") But you know what they say..it doesn't matter where you are, but who you're with. I'm already ready to be there. I miss Patrick already and he's just been gone today! Yes, I know, I'm pathetic! Haha!
We've been really blessed with the way things have worked out. In fact, I was planning on signing another contract to work in California at the beginning of this week. Thank goodness that this move up came when it did! I would've been really upset if that would've happened. I'm getting very excited about the move. There are some other girls there to hang out with that I know. My friend Steph, that I met last season, will be living in Midland at the same time, so we'll be able to stay busy when the guys are at the field.
So, things are really looking good for Patrick's career. We are so excited to see what the future is going to hold for us! Stay tuned for updates about how things are going. I'm going to add the new link for the Midland Rockhounds so that any of you that want to keep up can do so.
Expect updates soon!
Holly

it's been a fun week!

So, things are starting to wind down and we're really getting in the swing of things. It was very sad to see Carmen and Casey leave early this morning. The time just flew by while they were here. We really had a blast. We got to do all sorts of things. Alcatrez being one of them. It was so awesome. For those of you who haven't been, I highly recommend taking the tour. Unfortunately, my camera took a trip to North Carolina and is having to be shipped back, so there are no pictures available right now. But fear not, they will be up as soon as I get the camera back!
Baseball season is well underway, and Patrick has had three appearances on the mound. He has been doing great! Once again, you can keep up with his progress through the links on the page. We just ended a home stretch of quite a few games. For the next week or so, the team is playing locally, but not at home. The night games have been very cold so far, and sometimes hot chocolate is the only thing that keeps me going...along with numerous blankets. We had a day game yesterday, and Patrick says that I now look like I have a reverse tank top on because I have major t-shirt burn lines on my arms. Should have put on sunscreen:( It's getting nice and warm during the day and this weekend I think we are supposed to hit 85!! It's almost pool time!
Well, gotta get ready to head to work tonight...but wanted to keep everyone updated. Stay tuned for some cool pics from this past week's adventures!

And we're off...

So, sorry it has been so long since I've posted, but it's been a little crazy with work and all that jazz. Patrick got home Monday and of course that has been a blast and a half!!! I am so thankful for him and the love that we've been blessed with!
Opening day came and went yesterday, but with lots of fun. Latisha and I went to the game and had a great time. Patrick did a fabulous job pitching the last innings of the game. Unfortunately, the Ports lost, but we're always happy if Patrick does well. Feel free to follow along with how his season is going by going to the minor league baseball link and all you have to do is search under "Currin". That's only if you're into stats and things like that! I have a feeling that this season is gonna be the best yet! It's so much fun to go the ballpark on opening night. There were tons of fans and it was wonderful to see so many people from last year!
My matron of honor, Carmen, is on her way here right now...so this next week is gonna be full of excitement and wedding planning! Things are going really well with planning even though I'm doing it from all the way out here. I'm really surprised that I've gotten so much stuff done!
Well, I'm out for now, but expect lots of updates now that season is underway!

workin the night shift

Ahhh..I'm in a stretch of night shifts right now! You're probably not gonna hear a lot from me in the next few days, but I wanted to update everyone on Patrick's status. There were a few roster moves this week, and Patrick is now expected to begin the season in CA. Although we would have been very thrilled to see him go to Double A in Midland, we get to be near each other and we are THRILLED about that! I am anxiously awaiting for March 31st, when he gets back!! Finally, some baseball games that I actually get to go to! Last year was quite a bit different with me flying back and forth to California and only getting to visit 3 times in a 6 month period. I have been so blessed by a job that lets me go anywhere I want to!
So,needless to say, I feel like jumping up and down everyday because it's one day closer to being with Patrick. Opening day is April 3rd, so be prepared for plenty of updates on how the season is progressing!

spending time with the fam..

So, Mom and Dad are here and we've been spending the last couple of days making our way around northern California. Today, we went to San Francisco. It was great. We had clam chowder breadbowls for lunch..and if you've never had one of these, you are truly missing out on one of life's delicasies. From there, we took a ride on the cable car up to China town. Latisha(the friend that came out here with us) was with us, and she is always amazed by how you really feel like you are in China. We would really love to try out a restaraunt there,but you really don't know what you're getting since all of the menus are in Chinese (go figure). We moved on from China town to a lovely trek up to Coit Tower (mom and dad huffing and puffing all the way :) We went from there to the Golden Gate Bridge, which never ceases to be an amazing site.
Needless to say, it was a wonderful day. The only thing that could have possibly made it better was if Patrick could have shared it with us :( We're still waiting to find out where he will end up for the start of the season. Everyday, when we talk, I'm waiting for some news..but it hasn't come yet. Baseball season starts very soon..and I'm ready for some games!!

A quick update...

Hello everybody!! Just wanted to give a little update about what we are up to over here on the west coast.
For those of you who don't know, Patrick is continuing his career in baseball this year. He was drafted by the Oakland A's in 2006 and has played in Vancouver,BC, Kane County, IL, and Stockton, CA. He ended the season in Stockton last year. He is currently at spring training in Scottsdale, AZ until the end of the month. This month has proved to be a great one for him. He has had a few appearances pitching and has done very well. He's actually on the preliminary roster to go Midland, TX! We are very pleased with this, seeing as it is the next step up for his career. We will continue to keep you updated in the next week of what is happening and hopefully we will know for sure where he will be for the start of the 2008 season.
Holly is also traveling this year, but as a traveling nurse. She is currently in Manteca, CA, which is right outside of Stockton. We were kind of thinking Patrick would start the season in Stockton, so this made sense...however, now, since Patrick has been doing so well, we don't really know?? If you keep up with this blog, you will quickly understand how unpredictable minor league baseball really is! Holly is really learning how to "go with the flow". Anyway, Holly is continuing to work as a labor and delivery nurse and is still loving it as much as she did the very first day she started!
So, even with all of the craziness of traveling, we are in the midst of planning a wedding. We are getting married December 13,2008 and could not be more excited! It is going to be so wonderful being husband and wife! We will also be keeping you updated about all of the plans surrounding the wedding. We have a lot of things planned already and know that it is going to be a very fun time.
So, stay tuned! Holly will be doing most of the updates seeing as Patrick's schedule is a wee bit crazy! We are very excited about the next year to come.