Friday dr appt and softball!

I finally went to see my doctor.  It was a pretty serious appointment this time but we had a few laughs, of course.  I love my doctor. I need to write down everything before I forget:
1. The nurse took my blood pressure in three positions. We got three different readings. They were all high. Doc took it at the end of the visit, it was still a bit high but better. We're going to take it next week.
2. They did an EKG on me and it appeared normal.
3. I am going back to Dr. Jungkeit about my vertigo, hearing and ear issues.
4. My diabetes still is not under control so I will be going on the needle (insulin) starting next Tuesday. I meet with the nurse, Beth. She is an old friend of mine... she was married to Dean Belgarde. Dean died from diabetes complications. And now she will be teaching me all I need to know.  If doing this helps me with my energy, mental sharpness, and everything else and bring my blood sugar down will be worth it.  I am a little nervous but it was my choice.
We discussed depression, weight surgery, my head aches, my chest pain, shortness of breath, weight, diet, exercise, etc....
It was a pretty long visit. I'm glad I finally went to see her.

Last night was a blast!!!! Rubens Insurance had their first softball game of the season!!!! (It the kids; Joel, Karla, and Tara's team with a new sponsor this year!)  Shirts are cute... a teammate named JR made them. Team is hot. Every person contributes! It's going to be a great season!!!!  Last night Dylan got to play! That was awesome to watch. I was so busy score keeping and trying to remember everything I didn't get pictures! But Andrew came by and took some pictures for us. Hopefully he will post them soon. Thanks Andrew for doing it!  Papa helped me keep score with his own little tablet.  I was so thankful!!!! Thing happen fast in these games. Seriously. It's not like a do complete "stats" like I did during high school baseball.  Now I just write if it is BB, 1b, 2b, 3b, HR, K and runs, outs, etc.... and keeping track of batters. It is going to be easier next week.

Here is some pictures from last night the group took.

Payton and her mom Lezli

Payton, Lezli and Kristen

Joel pitching

Karla and Kristen

These are our players:

Joel (family) Pitcher, Shortstop, Outfield

Karla (daughter) Catcher

Dylan (grandson) Outfield

Tara (daughter) Outfield, Catcher, 2nd Base, 1st Base

Jay: Fastest runner, power hitter, Outfielder

Kristen: Sponsor, #1 Cheerleader, Catcher

Mother / Daughter teammates! Payton is the fastest and youngest girl on the team. Plays 2nd base.
Lezli (Mama Bear) plays 3rd base.

Our girl, Tave, plays 1st base 

Bryce, 1st year, Outfielder (Chip's son)

Chip, funny guy of the team, pitcher, shortstop, outfield

There is also Paul but I can't find a picture of right now. New ones are also Charlie ( she is a friend of Karla's), JR (who designed and did new shirts) and I hope I didn't forget anyone. Chip, Joel, Jay, Karla, Kristen, Lezli, Payton, Paul,Tave and Tara have been playing together for years. They didn't play in 2013. Took a year off.

2007

2008 no group pic

2009

2010

2011

No 2012 group picture either.

This year we will get one!  Hard to believe the team started in 2007 and were called The Strangers, then got Karla's dad to sponsor them and they were "Yank A Part" after the wrecking yard. This year new sponsor! Ruben Insurance.

Well, gotta go eat lunch.  I hope you have a great weekend!