Outlaws T-ball

My 5 year old cousin, Seth, plays t-ball for The Outlaws! His dad, Brian, is the head coach and asked Greg to help coach during a tournament. We had three games on Saturday at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm. There was a heat index of 111 degrees and it was so hot! We had to make sure the team stayed hydrated and none of the boys got sick. The team did a great job playing in the heat! They won their second game and their third game was so close! The boys are adorable to watch and the fans really get into the game. Greg loved coaching the boys and looked so handsome in his baseball uniform. I loved cheering on the team and spending time with my family. Plus, I made cookies the night before and got to practice being a baseball mom! We are so proud of you Seth! Love you little man!

The Renegades vs. Hot n Ready

Greg #10

My husband is a member of the men's softball team, The Renegades! Greg, Jeremy (his brother), and several of their friends play in the College Station Slowpitch Softball League. Last night they beat Hot n Ready with a score of 10-8!

Greg as the 1st base coach

Greg has played baseball since he was about 5 years old. He plays 2nd base, but last night they needed someone to fill in for an absent center fielder. He caught several fly balls and got a few RBIs! A few of his must haves are his favorite black socks (complete with a few holes) and sunflower seeds. Plus, every time he is up to bat, he draws a cross in the dirt on home plate.

A single with a RBI!

I, on the other hand, have loved athletic boys since I was 5 years old. You can always find me sitting in the dugout with other Renegade wives, fiances, or girlfriends! We have so much fun watching our guys play! I know they really enjoy it when we cheer them on! Actually, I am not sure if they even hear us, but we know its the thought that counts. Plus, we usually yell more at the umpires (or the other team) than we do for our own men! And we know they hear us because we usually get several looks sent our way. We like to have fun and luckily we have a team that can back us up with wins!

Myself and Ashley in the dugout

Greg & I (plus Chad in the background)

Ashley and Jeremy

Our Reception

Many, many, many pictures followed the wedding ceremony, but all those pictures were nothing compared to the party that followed! We danced the night away with our best friends and closest family! It was the time of my life! I hope you all enjoyed the evening as much as we did! The dances, smiles, and laughter will be with us forever! I cannot express how much fun we had with you all! I hope these pictures project how truly amazing the evening was! We love you all!

Our Wedding

A year of planning went into making our wedding the fairytale I had always dreamed it would be. Without a doubt it was an amazing and beautiful day. Mom, Dad, Granny, and Granddad - Thank you for making our dreams come true! Thank you to the friends and family who were in attendance and made our day so very special!

To my new husband - Thank you for loving me! When I stepped out of that pink cadillac and saw you waiting for me I was weak in the knees. Thank goodness I had my Daddy to hold on to. I honestly did not know who was in attendance at our wedding until after the ceremony because my sight was set on you! You looked so handsome standing there with silent tears rolling down your face. My heart was beating faster with every step I took leading me closer to the man of my dreams! I meant every word I spoke during our vows and I will love you for forever! Never forget what your baseball wedding band signifies! I am so glad I am Mrs. Gregory Smith! I love you the mostest!

The Bride's Wedding Day

I spent my final night as Greg's fiance with my mom and dad in their room at The Hampton. I woke up to a text message from my handsome groom! I slowly gathered my things and got ready as my mom and I talked. When she helped me carry my things to my car and we hugged bye I cried for the first time of many that day. The rest of my afternoon was spent at Kristy's house with my bridesmaids and friends. We all had our hair fixed by stylists from Talk of the Town and we ordered Jason's Deli. I loved the time I was able to spend with my closest friends on such a special day in my life! I love you girls so much!

Something Old: A small piece of my mom's wedding dress sewed to the tulle on my dress
Something New: My wedding dress
Something Borrowed: A pearl bracelet from my cousin Taylor
Something Blue: The thread my mom used to sew on the piece of her wedding dress

Below are pictures of myself, our wedding party, and our family once I arrived at Astin Mansion.

The Groom's Wedding Day

Greg spent his final night as my fiance at Granny and Granddad's house. When he woke up he sent his bride (me) the sweetest text message! Later that morning, he and Brady picked up things for a hamburger cookout. Then he spent the afternoon hanging out and swimming with his cousins and groomsmen.

Before he headed up to the Astin Mansion he decorated our jacuzzi suite at The Hampton. Rose petals were sprinkled leading to the bed and in the jacuzzi. A card addressed to Mrs. Smith was in the middle of rose petals on the bed! I am so lucky to have such a thoughtful husband! It was a perfect end to a perfect day!

Below are pictures of Greg, our wedding party, and our family once he arrived at Astin Mansion.

Bridal Portraits

My bridal portraits were also taken by Darlene Trant with ReMemories. They were taken at Astin Mansion in downtown Bryan. This 1920's mansion was a beautiful background for my bridal portraits and our wedding.

Engagement Pictures

Our engagement pictures were taken by Darlene Trant with ReMemories. They were taken at the George Bush Presidential Park and on Olsen Field, Texas A&M's baseball field. Greg has played and loved baseball since he was 5 years old and we love attending Aggie baseball games together. For these reasons, we incorporated baseball into our wedding!

The Proposal

Keeping with tradition, Greg and I went to dinner with my family at the Dixie Chicken before First Yell 2008 in Aggieland! Before going inside my parents, Allen and Becky, asked me to take a picture of them in front of an Aggie Bonfire statue. Then Greg asked me if I wanted to take a picture too.

After my mom took the picture I started to walk away and Greg took my hand. He started to remove my promise ring and said, "You don't need this anymore". I started to cry because I could not believe that my biggest dream was coming true.

Greg got down on one knee and told me, "I love you more than anything because you make me so happy! All I want to do is make you happy too! Will you marry me Magan Elaine?"

Of course I said yes!!!

Our Beginning

Greg and I met on September 14, 2007. My roommate invited her cousin, Greg, to hang out with us. We went to dinner at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant and then dancing at Hurricane Harry's.

Kat, myself, Greg, Landon, & Ashley at Harry's on the night Greg and I met!

From that night on Greg said he knew I was the one for him! It took me a little while to figure that out. I even turned Greg down when he first asked me on a date. I was so worried about ruining our friendship that I cried after I said no.

On December 15, 2007 Greg and I were in Carthage visting his family. Greg suprised me with a kiss! He gave me butterflies in my heart! Soon after I decided we should take things slow and give dating a chance.

On New Year's Eve, Greg was in a wedding in Galveston. He asked me to be his date and start the new year with him. He figured I would say I had other plans, but I wanted to go. I waited all day to tell him what I had finally figured out. After we kissed at midnight I told him I wanted to date him and only him!

Greg & I at Jen's wedding on New Year's Eve!