Skinny Mill Update

Well.. it's time for it. Another Skinny Mill update. I haven't updated you for a really long time because we headed into the off-season after his rehab. And then we moved to Arizona. And then Spring Training came and went way too fast. Like... way too fast. And by way too fast I mean Adam is already gone. And I am once again, a baseball widow.

Spring Training went really well for Adam. It all started out with a little pre-Spring Training training because Adam got invited to mini camp. A handful of guys from each team got invited out to spend some extra time with the coaches. We were so happy that Adam got included in that group because that means he has made an impression. And at the end of February everyone else started rolling in for Spring Training.

During the Spring Training games Adam played on a few different teams which gave him an opportunity to try out a lot of pitches and fix his mechanics on a lot of different batters. Sadly, I only got to go to one game because work has been so busy… but happily, it was the best he pitched probably ever. He struck out 8 guys in only 5 innings, no walks, and he hit 97 MPH with his fast ball! And the 5th inning he struck out the side. That’s right. Three up, three down.

So this morning I became a baseball widow because Adam headed to South Bend, Indiana (Speaking of, anyone got any connections out there? We need to find Adam a place to live while he is out there!) to play for the Silver Hawks. He will be the third day starter out there – so his first game is this Saturday. I miss him so much already. But I am so excited to see how this season goes for him. He has worked so hard and he deserves everything coming his way. Man, I love that guy! I’ll keep you posted on Mr. Skinny throughout the year.

DBacks Nation

I'm leaving on a jet plane.

Don't know when I'll be back again.

Today I am heading to ARIZONA!

I am so stinking excited to see my husband. 

See Arizona, aka - our future (hot hot hot) home. 

Go to my very first MLB game - Diamondbacks vs Nationals. 

And maybe Adam will let me purchase this shirt. Or this one?

And have I mentioned see my husband!?

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Hat: Lids \\ Watch: Daily Product Deals \\ Bracelets: Bohme

So hope you all have some easy sailing & I'm leaving on an airplane. Or... depending on when you read it, I am already landed in sunny sunny and blazing hot (seriously blazing hot.. I will probably melt) Arizona! What are you looking forward to this weekend? Any fun plans? Any firsts? Any trips? Do tell!

A Skinny Mill Update

Since you are all now part of our baseball journey - it is only fair to update you on all the things going on with Adam. And if you don't care much about Adam's road to become a major league (I know you all do care about Adam - A LOT... but I am just throwing this out there...) you can just skip this post, because all it is going to be is an update on everything post draft. So Saturday after he got drafted we had some time to let it sink in and then he got a phone call from his scout, Doyle, "So can you be out here tomorrow? We need to book your flight." What the heck!? I was just coming to terms with him leaving for the summer... but leaving that fast!? Luckily, Adam and the scout came to an agreement that he would leave on Tuesday or Wednesday. On Sunday the scout called, gave him some details, and his flight was booked. He would leave Wednesday morning.

We had two days to spend together. Two days in which we were both sick - I'm on the last of it, finally. Being sick wasn't ideal but it did make it so I got sent home from work two days in a row after about an hour, which meant spending the last days with Adam. And then Wednesday I dropped him off at the airport. Byyyyye Adam.

Adam called me while he was waiting to board his flight, "There are a bunch of missionaries here... two months is nothing compared to two years!" Which is exactly why I never waited for a missionary, but he had a point! We could do this. Plus I would see him at least twice when they come to Utah to play in Ogden and Orem. Now he is down in blazing hot Arizona and I am here in Utah. We Skype every night. I am SO grateful for technology.

Adam spent the first two days getting checked out - check out by doctors that is. A drug test, a concussion test, a physical, an MRI, and so on and so forth. He passed with a clean bill of health. After that it was time to sign.

While Adam was signing he text me, "What is your address at work?" So I text it to him... And he said, "I am having them send my signing bonus to your work so you can deposit it." And then I was thinking - hasn't the MLB heard of direct deposit!? I have deposited a check in years... hopefully I don't mess it up. After Adam signed, he received his very first Diamondbacks jersey. With his name and EVERYTHING!

Ain't that fancy? This kid is really moving up in the world! Besides playing baseball and getting checked by all sorts of doctors, Adam has spent time getting to know the other guys he will be teamed with this summer. Sometimes when we are texting he will say, "I'll text you later. Some of the guys want to watch a movie/go swimming/run to the store." And I always tell him to go hang out and bond. I don't want him to be the boring BYU guy that is married and doesn't like to talk to people. I want him to be the cool married guy that has the awesome wife that tells him to go live it up and isn't a ball and chain - a girl can dream, right?! Today he heads up to Montana with his new teammates. He will spend the summer playing for the Missoula Osprey in the Pioneer League. Proud of my professional baseball player. He worked hard and he deserves good things.

We've Been Drafted!

If you follow me on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook - you've already seen the big news... but if you haven't. Here it it.

After all of the anxiety and all of the waiting, Adam has officially been drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks! We are so excited for what the future has in store for us. After a few conversations with his scout, his advisor, and his coach, we feel confident that this is going to be a great place for Adam. He has worked hard and now he gets to go out and show all the people (especially those that doubted him for being "too old" and married) what he has to offer.

Saturday was a crazy day. We drove up to Solider Hollow with my brothers to run the dirty dash - we've been planning on it for months - but sadly, Adam didn't get to race with us. He had to sit it out and be with his phone. It probably took a little pressure off of him to not have me hovering every time a scout called to discuss options and when they were thinking of picking him. So at 11:40 I took off with my brothers and friends to run in the mud. While I was out Adam had been on the phone with his agent and scouts from the Angels, Pirates, and Mets... and of course, the Diamondbacks. By the time I returned Adam had been drafted and was waiting to tell me the news. (The very first thing I did was look up the logo and try to buy a hat... I am still on the lookout for a good one.)  The rest of the day was full of congratulations, phone calls with his new team, working out details for our new adventure, and gaining knowledge on what happens next from people that have experienced it before. Life is taking a turn for us - so let me answer all the questions you might have - based on the questions people are have asked.

Are you moving to Arizona?

We aren't moving to Arizona... not yet at least. Since Adam will be jumping around from team to team over the next little while and I have a really solid job here in Utah, it doesn't make sense for me to follow him around. I will keep working in Utah, take trips to wherever Adam is playing, and we will look for a time in the future when it makes sense for us to both live in Arizona.

Has Adam graduated from BYU?
Adam has not graduated yet. He is studying Psychology at BYU and has about 2 semesters left of his undergraduate. That is another reason we won't be moving. The Diamondbacks offered to pay for the rest of Adam's undergraduate degree as part of is signing bonus. In the off season he will come back to Utah and finish his degree.

When does he leave?

This is the worst part... Adam leaves on WEDNESDAY! So we have a few days to get in all our summer fun in Utah. And then I will come visit when I can. He leaves Wednesday to head down to the D-backs spring training facility. While he is down there he will get a physical, meet the other guys that are getting drafted, workout, and then everyone that is placed on Adam's rookie ball team will get shipped out about five days after that.

Where will he be playing this summer?

Adam will be playing in Missoula, Montana this summer. His team is the Missoula Osprey. Which I am THRILLED about. It is one of the best situations for us. He is in the Pioneer League - and with that he gets to come to play in Idaho Falls, ID Ogden, UT and Orem, UT over the next few months. That gives me a lot more opportunity to see him. We are very blessed to have been drafted be a west coast team - otherwise he might have been in Florida all summer... and I wouldn't have seen him much at all.

Will he be playing for the Diamondbacks?

That is the goal! I am sure we will have a better idea of Adam's standing with the team after the summer, but eventually Adam will be playing in the bigs. He has to work his way up through the minor league system like everyone else. The D-backs MiLB teams are in Montana, Oregon, Indiana, California, Alabama, and Nevada - once he battles his way through the minor league teams he will end up in Arizona playing with the Diamondbacks!

We are excited for this opportunity. And we cannot WAIT to see how this summer goes. I will miss Adam a lot, like a lot a lot... but this is something he has worked his whole life for. Since before I was around. And we have discussed this as an option since we were dating, which has helped me prepare for this very moment. And when it came down to it and he got the phone call - we re-visited if him playing professional baseball was still an option. He told me he didn't have to go. And it came down to me, and I told him he had to go... It is an incredible opportunity for Adam. To play baseball and do something that he loves. I cannot wait to support him and go through this incredible journey. We are too young to make a mistake, we are young enough to gain experience... and that is exactly what we are going to do. If you have other questions don't hesitate to ask. We are excited to share our journey with you. Oh... and if you are in the area - let me know, I need some new friends and hobbies. CONGRATULATIONS ADAM! We are all SO proud of you and of all you have accomplished.

P.S. Congratulations to Adam's teammates who also got drafted. Jacob Hanneman to the Cubs, Adam Law to the Dodgers, and Jaycob Brugman to the A's.