Bunnies, Rattlers, and Pierogies

Jake and I had the first full weekend together since October and it was jam packed!  We started with a fabulous dinner with Dom at Oregano's on Friday.  He was in town to do radio for the Pittsburgh Power Arena Football League team that was taking on the Arizona Rattlers. It was great to catch up over some delicious food.  After dinner, Jakub and I went miniture golfing.  I honestly can't remember the last time that I went mini golfing but let me just say, I haven't lost my game. I won but it was a great fight to the end.

On Saturday, we attended the Arizona Rattlers game at US Airways Center.  It was a hard fought game but Arizona came out with the W at the end.  The Rattlers have won the Arena Bowl the last two years and are currently 5-0.  Do I smell a three-peat?

Easter Sunday was relaxing and I had a great day at home with my husband and furry kids.  I thought what better way to spend the holiday than to try and make my own pierogies!  I think I did a pretty good job and even received the seal of approval from Jake (the true Polak). Phew!  I can't imagine how Jake's grandma and mom make hundreds of these at a time...it took me an hour and a half to make 16!

I hope that everybunny had a wonderful Easter holiday.

M

USA vs. Mexico

I know, two blogs in 3 days.  Things are getting crazy!  On a serious note, Jake and I attended the United States vs. Mexico soccer game on Wednesday.  It was at University of Phoenix Stadium (where the Arizona Cardinals play) and I'm not sure that I was entirely prepared for what I witnessed.

Let me start off by saying I know nothing about soccer other than there is a World Cup every few years and it is referred to football in most other countries.  This might surprise some because I have such a love for sports but I just can't get into it.  Watching live is definitely different than watching on TV....times 1,000!

Jake and I dressed in our red, white, and blue and he even got me a USA scarf.  We had great seats and only about 18 rows from the field.  I'm pretty sure the USA fans were out numbered 3 to 1 by the Mexican fans.  We were surrounded.  The atmosphere was pumping and it was time for kickoff.  USA scored 2 goals in the first half and went into halftime up 2-0.  Mexico came out in the second half and scored 2 themselves. All 4 of the goals were on the end where we were sitting so that was pretty cool to see. The game ultimately ended up with a final score of 2-2.

We left around the 80' mark just in case things got crazy.  Lets just say the Mexico fans were fully "hydrated" by this point (with beer, not water) and it was a crazy scene.  Every time Mexico scored, they would throw their full glasses of beer and buckets of popcorn in the air.  We weren't really in the mood for a beer shower nor did we want to get stuck in the middle of a fight.....especially with the lovely USA fans that were in front of us.

Overall, we had a great time and I would definitely attend a live game again.  Who knows? I could be a closet soccer fan and not even know it!

M

March in a Nut Shell

I know I know...it's been forever since I've posted on this lovely blog of mine.  Life has been busy and sometimes gets away from us.  I thought the below bullet points should bring you quickly up to speed.

• Jakub and I caught a couple of Spring Training games this year.  We finally made it over to the Diamondbacks field which we have been trying to do since it opened.  It's a really nice ball park and we really enjoyed the game (thanks Scott!).  We also made it to the Oakland A's which we traditionally do every year.  This was the last year they were at Phoenix Municipal Park as they are moving to the old Cubs field next year.  The weather was amazing and it was nice to get out and enjoy the sunshine before summer shows her lovely face.

Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland A's

Jakub at Salt River Fields

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields

• Hockey, hockey, and more hockey! The Coyotes are definitely in the race of their lives to clinch one of the Wild Card playoff spots.  We've had some crazy exciting games the past few weeks and am pretty sure we're not going to know a yay or nay until the end of the regular season.

Florida Panthers vs. Phoenix Coyotes - Jovo back in Arizona!

• Our trip to Europe is in 3 months....yikes! So much to do before then but I cannot wait to go.  We have started the process of booking our attractions when we visit London and Paris. London Eye? Check. Cruise down the Seine in Paris? Check.  Every time that I book something, I get even more excited.  Up next, the Eiffel Tower!

• We officially saw the first scorpion in our house which only means one thing...summer is coming fast (and that I need to call the exterminator again). We really didn't have much of a winter (sorry East Coasters...it's true) and have already had 90 degree days.  We're in for a long one.

And that's what we have been up to in a nut shell.  Until next time.....

M