Happy happy Thursday!
As I make my way home from Boston, I have a few pics from life lately to share. You guys…it’s been an eventful lately…
Hello, Jon Lester! I mean…he’s a Red Sox LEGEND. I have been to multiple games where he was the starting pitcher back around 2012/13ish. I am a HUGE fan…and he just happened to sit down at a table for dinner right behind me! Tab was facing Andrew and me and was like “um, that’s Jon Lester behind you”. Not only was it Jon Lester, but it was him with a bunch of his famous baseball buddies that played for both the Sox and the Yankees at one point or another. We said hi and they all immediately jumped up, introduced themselves, smiled for pictures and were SO NICE! Andrew and I have bumped into other baseball players before at random times who haven’t been quite as nice (which is fine, I totally get that they’re famous and want to not be bothered!), but let me tell you, these men were NICE!
Speaking of legends…
…last Thursday, Andrew, Smith and I headed to see Bon Jovi in concert! We love us some Bon Jovi at our house and originally had tickets to see him in concert in June 2020…but obviously that didn’t happen, so we were thrilled when they came back to Dallas at the end of April.
I really don’t know who was the most excited 🙂 . This was Smith’s first concert, and he was pumped! I for sure think it’s one we’ll all always remember.
He might be older now than when I crushed hard on him in middle school, but he STILL has that swagger 🙂 .
Awwww! Making memories with our boy!
Last Friday, we celebrated sweet Catherine’s birthday at The Yard in McKinney! It’s always so fun when the gang’s all up our way!
I told my mom when it was over that it was one of our very best family birthday parties. Everything about the evening was just perfect.
After the party…
…we had Camp Auntie Shay and Uncle Andrew for the night!
Those three could seriously just move right on in. They’re PRECIOUS and our kiddos enjoyed every minute of having them all over. It was all cuddles, Nerf guns, running around, pancakes, snuggles, Nerf guns, Bluey and Nerf guns 🙂 .
Finally…
…’tis pool season.
Like mother, like daughter. A girl, her book and a dog.
And that’s a bit of life lately.
I’ll see you all back here tomorrow! xx
Elspeth says
What a fun round up! I hope you had a great time in Boston!
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Sheaffer says
You have been SERIOUSLY busy. Like I’ve said, if I have to go the grocery store AND the mall in one day, I’m spent. Not sure how you are still standing!
Jen says
Haha I thought you were going to say “If I have to go to the grocery store to see you” because they shop a lot (Andrew mostly).
Robyn Gainey says
Your smile with Jon Lester is ultimate fan girl and I’m here for it! I have a picture with Jackie Bradley Jr right after he won the National Championship for USC (where I also went) and I have the same exact smile!
Traci says
Go Cocks!
Julie says
Yep, go Cocks!! ?
Lovely says
How fun! The birthday celebration sounds amazing, and I loved seeing pics of your family!
xoxo
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kelli says
Ha! When I saw the picture you shared on the socials of Jon Lester, I was like, why is she so excited about seeing MY Cubs player??? 🙂 I completely blanked on any other history of his and claimed him as ours. But really – so glad to hear he was so nice!! And glad you got to see Sox games with your dad, I miss going to baseball with my dad and you will treasure those memories forever.
Leah Z says
Me too! I kept thinking – Jon Lester isn’t a Red Sox, he’s a Cub! Once a Cub, always a Cub! Ha!
Katie Compton says
Is the white visor the amazing Amazon one you’ve shared before? I have it in black and yellow but maybe I need the white? 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s from Amazon but a different brand as the other brand doesn’t have white in stock. Let me find the link!
Rebecca Jo says
Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet was my first concert… I still remember it like yesterday
Lisa says
So cool that they were sitting right next to you and were nice!! Jason Veritek’s daughter went to the same preschool as my son. We’d see him in the carpool line or at events and my hubby would totally geek out! One night he was at the same restaurant as us and was also super nice when my hubby said hi. Totally made his night!
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s so cool!!!! Tek was LEGIT!!! He and Lester won a Series together. I love hearing that he was a great guy too!
Jamie says
It’s cold & rainy here today, but those pool pics are really making me ready for some sunshine!:)
Tracy Robinson says
Love Bon Jovi!! It was my first concert too, many moons ago!
Danielle Rigg says
So much fun! One of my old dogs, a pug was named Jovi… After Bon Jovi!
Alison says
That last photo of your family in the pool. It just makes me smile. Life looks pretty sweet!
Jennifer says
What restaurant where y’all at in Boston. I’m heading there in a few weeks. Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Joe’s on Newbury!
Sharon says
I’d like to see Sean use the “aging app” on you and Andrew like he did to himself and Catherine today on his Instagram. Haha!
Also, I would like to know what app he used.
Mix and Match Mama says
I have pics of that somewhere on my blog! I don’t know what app it is, but our whole family did it on his phone maybe last summer and I shared them. Mades is the funniest!
Joanne says
What a lovely little life lately wrap up… and I am completely jealous that it’s pool season! I’d settle for short sleeve weather at this point.
Claire says
Love seeing the whole gang together! Shay, wondering where your stripe swimsuit top in the pool pic is from? I love how bright, cute, and summery it is! Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s from Nordstrom last summer!
Beth says
So the Yankees and Red Sox can get along!, haha! I love your nail color by the way! What a great summer kick-off color!