A Decision About My Rookie Blue Blog

I've had this nagging thought about my Rookie Blue blog.  I know a lot of you don't watch the show and could care less about it or what I have to say about it.  That's cool.  It doesn't hurt my feelings.  It's a big reason why I started my other blog.

That being said, when I created THIS blog, I wanted a place where I could put anything and everything I wanted to share in ONE place.  I blog mostly for myself, it's my outlet, and believe it or not, I do go back often and re-read my blog posts....It helps me remember great times, helps me see how far I've come in different areas of my life, and also helps me see in a sense, of where I'd like to go.

"Rookie Blue" is definitely a show I'm passionate about.  In fact, I haven't liked a show as much as I like Rookie Blue in a long long long time!  I LOVE talking about it to anyone that will listen, and even if nobody reads any entries I write about it, *I* like going back and re-reading them later and thinking, "Oh! I remember how I felt when that happened!" or "I'd forgotten the Andy gave Sam that look.....I'll have to re-watch that episode now!"

One of the my issues that lead me to my decision is the fact that, I like everything being in ONE PLACE!  I haven't really cared for my Rookie Blue thoughts being in a separate place apart from this.  If I were writing about the show to TRY and attract attention of LOTS of people, perhaps that might justify keeping it giving it a blog all of it's own, but I'm not, I write about it, because *I* want to, and if other people get a kick out of it, great!  If not, that's fine too! This blog encompasses all parts of my life....And let's face it....Rookie Blue is a part of that! 

So, I've made the decision to close down "Rookie Ramblings" and move my first two episode commentaries over here (haven't done the third one yet).  I will also post anything "Rookie Blue" related that I feel like posting here as well just as I have done in the past.  If you don't watch the show and don't care to read the entries, then feel free to skip it (it's not like I'll know one way or the other unless you comment) but I feel good about this decision and hope all of you understand.

Thanks!

State Softball Tournament 2012

4TH PLACE!!!

Last weekend the KnockOuts traveled to Beaumont, TX to play in the State softball tournament!  They placed 4th out of 59 teams!

They also played what was their most nerve wracking, nail biting, most exciting game EVER Saturday afternoon.  Playing a team that won all of the last forty five games they had played as a team.....Until playing our KO'S!  We beat them by ONE run (the runner had to slide into Home to make it) in the last second (literally) of the game!  It was INCREDIBLE!!!  I think that's the most excited WE as fans have EVER gotten!  Ultimately, that team went on to place just above us in third.

It was such a fun weekend!  The girls played so hard all weekend with one game on Friday, two games on Saturday, and three back to back games on Sunday!  It left the girls wanting more, and the fans wanting more as well!  No doubt our summer will be full of Softball!

My "Little Cousin......."

Not sure how we got from this.........

To This.....SO FAST!

Time sure flies! Congratulations Landon on getting that high school diploma!  We love you and are SO proud of you!

Reminder....

Just a gentle reminder that that the "Rookie Blue" season three airs Thursday (that's today for you subscribers) May 24th at 9:00 central time.

My fellow RB fan Diana and I have been planning for a month to watch "together" just like we did last season, she texts me as the shows starts and we text together throughout the show.  It helps the commercials fly by.  We started it last year just by accident and it stuck throughout the entire season.  It really is more fun watching a show with someone.

So as I was saying, we'd had it planned for over a month and then this week she found out she has to work until Midnight Thursday night (11:00 my time).  Luckily, we're both off the next day so, I'll be shutting my computer totally down around 7:00 tomorrow night and waiting until Diana texts me when she gets home from work (around 11:30 my time) and we shall watch "together!"

Luckily Austin has his final baseball game of the season tomorrow night, and then we'll go out to dinner so that will take up some of the time.  I usually don't go to bed until 12:30 or 1 anyway so I'm not worried about staying awake...(I WILL be stopping by Starbucks on the way home from dinner though) it's just waiting those extra hours knowing that it has aired and that I haven't seen it yet that will drive me a little nuts.  If anyone wants to text me and keep me company while I wait tomorrow night, feel free since I will be off the computer.

If you plan on tuning in, please also remember to check out my "Rookie Ramblings" blog sometime Friday to read my thoughts on the premiere! Let me know what you think!

Music Monday!

It's been awhile since I posted for Music Monday, but I couldn't let this song go! I heard it while I was at work last week and have been hooked since!  I hope you enjoy it as well!

Rise Up by Matt Maher

Our Lives Lately....

This past weekend Alexis and her softball tournament team "Huntsville Knockouts" played in a tournament in Beaumont where they placed fourth! Alexis played some great ball! She was especially on fire the first two games!  We as a family had to pace ourselves in our screaming because our voices were already getting hoarse by the end of the first game! It was worth it though!

Then, Monday night Austin's baseball team, the Red Sox had a game where Austin made his FIRST EVER HOME RUN!  The first picture below is him right after he crossed home plate.....Notice the tiny hint of a smile? The second is moments after the first! He also made Player of the Game and in doing so, got a free personal pan pizza!

Needless to say, this Aunt is very proud of her two kiddos!  My heart swells with pride every time I see either one of them take the field! I'm honored cheer and support my two favorite players, and we will continue to go wherever the games take us! 

A Final Season of "Hot Calls"

I'm crushed to have to write an entry on this.  The producers of "Flashpoint" announced today that the upcoming fifth season (airing in the Fall on ION) will be the series final season (article is linked below).

Many of you know that next to "Rookie Blue" "Flashpoint" is my favorite show.  While this news saddens me greatly, I'm so grateful that everyone involved with the show is CHOOSING to let the show go out on top and with grace and a proper conclusion.  I'd much rather it end with us still LOVING it, than have it keep going and us WISHING it would end (Are you listening Grey's Anatomy higher ups?).  It is a one of a kind show, and the people involved have been so kind in letting US as viewers be involved in the show as much as possible.

I'll miss miss the cast.  I appreciate how hard they worked at making the job the portrayed looked so authentic.  I'm grateful to everyone involved in making "Flashpoint" the series it has been.  Season five will no doubt be bittersweet to watch, but I'm grateful for what it has been, and what it forever will be!

 Flashpoint to end after five seasons