Go Jays, Go!

The Blue Jays are in the playoffs for the first time since 1993 ending the longest active postseason drought in North American sports. It has been a long time coming and true fans have been patient through the years. We finally have something to celebrate!

Since the Jays have clinched, I have been seeing blue jays in our backyard almost everyday, and I even found this feather walking out to my car one morning. Coincidence? I don't think so! The feather is my official good luck charm for the postseason.

This team has been so much fun to watch and root for...especially since the All Star break. Because our AL East champs were going to be in Florida, we couldn't resist a spontaneous road trip to go see them play the Rays in Tampa. I was giddy at the thought of seeing these amazing players in person. After a couple of late Friday phone calls, we were set to go see them play on Saturday evening. We threw some things in a bag, loaded up our boys (who could honestly care LESS about baseball games...what were we thinking????) and headed south.

Besides the challenging car trips (too. many. potty stops.) and the fact that our boys don't like watching baseball, it was great! Seeing these players we've watched and listened to all season long play in real life was worth it.

There were many crazy moments trying to keep the boys happy and content at the game that are easy to laugh about now. Matt and I questioned our decision at times, but we made it until the bottom of the 8th. And even though we didn't bring home a winner, I was so in awe of getting to see this team that has truly "Come Together" up close and personal. Go Jays, go!

And since we were in the neighborhood, Pap Pap and Gramma Lil offered to put us up for the night. Always a treat to see them and spend time with them....even if it is only a few hours.

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Not only are our Jays winning, but our Gators are also playing well...pulling off a major upset of #3 Ole Miss on Saturday. 

Go Gators! and Let's Go Blue Jays!!