So Brett called me this morning on his way to Texas for business. I think he was a little excited and alot nervous about traveling. (He doesn't like to fly) But what happened in the terminal made the flight more manageable, I think. As he was sitting waiting for his flight he looks over and none other than Mark Teixera is walking past him to a seat near. I can't believe it but Brett actually went over, shook his hand and talked to him, telling him that he was a big fan and that he would be missed here. Brett said that he was extremely friendly and just kept saying thanks. But of course DID NOT GET AN AUTOGRAPH. I begged him to go over there and get one but Brett refused.
Here is my tribute to MARK T.


Mark Teixeira's time with the Braves was brief. Almost one year to the day that the Braves acquired him from the Rangers, Teixeira was traded to the Los Angeles Angels.Teixeira hit .295 with 36 doubles, 37 homers and 134 RBI in 157 games for the Braves, with a .395 on-base percentage and only six errors.

He was acquired with reliever Ron Mahay from Texas a deadline-day trade July 31, 2007, which cost the Braves five prospects, including catcher Jarrod Saltalmacchia, shortstop Elvis Andrus and left-hander Matt Harrison.

The former Georgia Tech star, who is married to a Georgia native, called the trade "very bittersweet" and said he would miss the players and felt privileged to have played for Cox, who he called "an amazing man, an amazing manager."

"I think I did everything that was asked of me," said Teixeira, standing at his locker wearing a Georgia Tech polo shirt as the Braves prepared for Tuesday's game. "I came in here and played good defense and drove in runs.

"Unfortunately, we had so many injuries this year, it just didn't work out."

He said he looked forward to joining the Angels, "the best team in baseball. ... I've got a flight in the morning, and I'll be ready to play tomorrow."

Weekend of Fun!

Friday night we went to a birthday party at Atlanta Motorspeedway. An Allstar teammate has a condo there. The kids had so much fun watching the drag races.

Sunday I took the kids to the park.

It's Coming... My Favorite Time of Year!!!

Season Premire Week.......

I can't wait for the new show on FOX. Its called FRINGE from the makers of LOST...... and look who it stars..... see below....

Do you see him??? JOSHUA JACKSON! Yes, finally back on TV. Since his Grey's Anatomy part fell through due to the writer's strike he has been missing. No More....

Tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST.

For my birthday I saved up for a SONY DVD Direct Burner . I have been playing with it on and off. Last night I decided to burn some of my old VHS tapes and make them into DVD's. This machine is awesome.
Last night I found a very old tape of "I'll Fly Away" and I burned a DVD.

In high school me and some of my friends had an opportunity to be extras in a episode of "I'll Fly Away." It was filmed here in Atlanta. So one morning we all got up, met at the school and drove to the filming location. It included some girls and most of our baseball team.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

I'll Fly Away was a critically acclaimed television series set during the late 1950s and early 1960s, in an unspecified Southern state. It ran on NBC from 1991 to 1993 and starred Regina Taylor as Lily Harper, a black housekeeper for district attorney Forrest Bedford (Sam Waterston) and his family. As the show progressed, Taylor's character became increasingly involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Mary Alice, who played the recurring character Marguerite Peck, won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; she had been nominated in the same category the previous year.
I'll Fly Away itself won two 1992 Emmy Awards (Eric Laneuville for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series, and series creators John Falsey and Joshua Brand for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Miniseries or a Special), and 23 nominations in total. It won three Humanitas Prizes, two Golden Globe Awards, two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, and a Peabody Award.

The scene we were in was set in a gym. Certain citizens in the community were protesting the fact that they weren't allowed to play basketball.

Here watch...... Make sure you notice the two African American gentlemen in the middle of the protest...... Other things to watch for...... In the first scene:: Me laughing on the bleachers, Craig M. going to get the vice principal, Coach Corr acting as assistant coach, Mike Ferrera looking disgusted, Rick B., Sean J, Troy S and Scott. B acting like they are going to beat the crap out of someone. Hey. Craig never came back with the principal......

Second scene: Adam Bartlett watching the game with great intensity, Craig's great Jump Ball, Troy's awesome layup, Craig pushing Wayne Brady as they form the circle, Troy holding Harold while another actor punches him, My OH NO face as the gentleman is walking down the isle, Wayne Brady getting pushed by JHS Alumni in the circle. Wow what acting.....

It lost some quality being burned to the computer then to youtube. My DvD ismuch clearer.

Did you see them?? Have any guesses????????

As I was watching the video last night I thought.... Wait a minute I know that guy and the other looks familiar too.

HOLY CRAP IT's.....

Wayne Brady aka Who's Line Is It Anyway, Don't Forget the Lyrics and

Harold Perrineau aka Michael from Lost.

I totally confirmed this too. How awesome is that? We spent all day with them and didn't even know it. I just love........love..... Wayne Brady. While I was there I did manage to snag an autograph of one of the main stars... Jeremy London (who went on to star in "Party of Five" and "7th heaven") and gave my number to Peter Simmons (the hot headed one) who was nice enough to call me the Friday night of the episode showing to make sure that I knew it was coming on that night. Wow. What great memories! I was asked back the next week to filmed another episode. I can't find the tape quite yet but when I do I will burn that one too.

Bath Time

This is what happens when you put shampoo into the tub and you turn the jets on in the water. My poor dad had to scoop up the bubbles and pour them into the shower. Alyssa had fun though. She talked about it all week. She is getting to be a "home body". Trent went through that stage too, always wanting to be home and be around Brett and I.