It remains to this day such a wonderful story...It was April 23 2011, I was at AT&T Park preparing to watch the Braves take on the Giants. I was minding my own business watching the Braves take batting practice, I was taking in the warm sunshine, when all of the sudden this woman comes from nowhere!! She is racing down the rows shoving paper into the cup holders...as she is flying by me, she whips out a paper and says "HERE"! Well, not being sure who she was and what the paper contained, I inquired, "What's this?" She started to explain that it was a menu and if I wanted anything from the menu I was to flag her down. I can order and it would be delivered to my seat...I thought she seemed nice enough and we continued to talk. We talked about the park and about all different ballparks...She had told me she had been to Colorado and Chicago...Wow!! I said that I had never been to Chicago...I told her that I was going to Boston and Fenway Park in July...I asked if she had ever been to Fenway Park...She said "no" but that she wanted to go, some day...I asked "why have you not gone?" She said that nobody ever asked...well as luck would have it I said"Do you want to go?" I would say the rest is history, but as luck would have it she had to work and the game was about to start. As the game progressed, I wanted to talk to her again...I decided that I would flag her down and order something off the menu...I waved and she came running over...she asked, what would you like...I said can I have a coke...Her I eyes stared down at me like I was crazy..."No!", she said, "there is an eight dollar minimum!!"  on off she went...

Ok, are you guys ready for the truth !!! It was Saturday April 23, 2011. I was working my section at AT&T Park. It was still early, about 12:15pm and most of the guests hadn't even gotten inside the ballpark yet (except the eager beavers). So I was putting out menu cards into the cup holders, so people could order food right from their seats. I was trying to get all of the menus out before the crowds of people came in. Any way, I handed this guy (Steve) a menu and walked away to continue my job, when he (Steve) asked, "What is this for?" So I went back and explained how the process works, and I thought to myself ... "Hey this guy is CUTE!!!" Steve and I started talking about all the ballparks we had both been to (comparing notes), And then as I usually do when someone talks travel to me is hand them my business card and let them know that I also have my Travel Business. But for some reason, I was hesitant to give him my business card, (I guess because I thought he was cute, and I got embarrassed). But I said to myself "Shelley ... don't be Shelley ... hand him your business card" So I did. Then Steve proceded to tell me that he was going to Fenway Park in July to see the Boston Red Sox play. I told him ... WOW that sounds grrrrreat, I've always wanted to go to Fenway Park. Steve then said ... well why don't you come with me ... and I thought to myself "I could really go with this guy, because he doesn't look like a creep, and if he turns out to be ... then I would just ditch him and go about my way ... and at least I will have been to Fenway Park LOL !!! So as luck would have it ... Steve emailed me the very next day, and set up a date to go have coffee. And we meet at Claim Jumper's in Concord and ended up having dinner ... and the rest is history !!! BUT ... it wasn't until later that I discovered that he was a dreded DODGER FAN ... and had I known this in the begining ... this union would have never happended LOL !!! AND THAT'S THE TRUTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maid of Honor:  Annette Agostini … AKA: "Netti"and I first met at a party many years ago and became instant friends, we have been best friends for many years now, and even played softball together for many years. Annette lives in a lovely house in a country setting located in El Sobrante, CA. Annette loves to go on long walks with her dog Katie, enjoys bike riding, and wine tasting. Annette has travelled all around the world, and her favorite spot so far is Italy.

Bridesmaid: Michelle Cummings … AKA: "Mich"lives in Sacramento, CA. Michelle and I have been long time best friends as we grew up together in a small town community. Michelle and I played softball together and we were even in a band together. I would come and get her out of band class and we would sneak out of school and get doughnuts LOL!!! Michelle graduated from Chico State where we would all come up to party with her. Michelle has a 5th wheel and loves to go wine tasting and hiking with her friends and animals; she loves to travel and has also travelled all over the world.

Bridesmaid: Kathy Harris … AKA: "Red Kat" or just plain “KAT”!!! lives in Willits, CA with her husband of six years Jerry. Kat and I have also been long time best friends as we too grew up together. We were share memories of our cars - Kat for her “Red Kat Car” and me in the “Green Bomb”!!! Kat is now in another small town community working in the local pharmacy in Willits, CA. Kat loves to go riding with her husband on their Harley Davidson's, cruising all over the highways and byways tearing up the pavement.

Bridesmaid: Amanda Caras …AKA: “Manda Panda” is the Niece of the Bride and lives in Gardnerville NV. Amanda is currently attending p Santa Barbara City College, where she is majoring in Sports Medicine and Psychology. Amanda made the softball team and is tearing up the league making double and triple plays, and hitting the softball out of this world to win games (your Aunt is still a better player than you though LOL). Amanda is also learning how to surf while making loads and loads of new friends. Amanda loves to travel and of course loves the “GIANTS” is there any other team … really!!!

Best man: William H Valentine, AKA: "Billy"…Brother of the Groom…lives in Syracuse, UT…age 59…Retired USAF, Retired Civil Service…loves to travel…works part time at Costco…has son and daughter in law with 4 granddaughters in California and a son and daughter in law in Utah …after retirement, he has grown out his hair and is always looking for the next diet to try and currently works on his “Hot Yoga"

Groomsman: Daniel Brannick…AKA: "Lt. Dan"…Brother in law to Steve…Retired USN…currently resides in Morgantown West Virginia…works as a contractor for the government…has lived in London and Norfolk Virginia…enjoys working in the yard (and nobody can touch his yard)…spending time with his wife and their rescued greyhounds…has a son in Maryland and a daughter and son in law in Virginia

Groomsman: Walter Barajas…AKA: "Walt"…nephew…lives in Riverside, CA…works as a United States Postman…has 7 kids and 1 granddaughter…loves the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers…

Groomsman: Kyle Valentine…AKA: "Kyle"…lives in Napa, CA…He works at Target.  Kyle loves all kinds of sports and his favorite teams are … of course the “GIANTS” the San Jose Sharks, the dreaded Raiders, and the Warriors.

Flowergirl: Kylie Caras (Niece of the Bride) - lives in Pinole, CA with her brother Jacob the Ring bearer. Kylie loves to dance and is currently taking dance lessons to become a ballerina. Kylie loves all of the Disney Princesses, and of course Tinker Bell and Barbie too. Kylie’s dream is to go to Disneyland one day soon. Kylie has a mind of her own, and is very strong willed, and she will tell you exactly what she thinks, so don’t mess with her LOL!!! Kylie is also very kind hearted too, and has a grrrrrrreat big smile that will warm your heart. She will entertain you for hours if you let her!!!

Ringbearer/Usher: Jacob Caras  (Nephew of the Bride) - lives in Pinole, CA with his sister the Flower Girl Kylie. Jacob loves to play all sports. Baseball is his passion. Jacob is a fantastic ball player and can and does play any and all positions on the ball field. But Jacob's passion is to pitch and play catcher the best. Jacob is also is a mean dirt bike rider, and will mow you over on the dirt hills in a heartbeat, so watch out and get out of his way. Jacob plays soccer and basketball too. Jacob loves Halloween. He dresses up in the scariest costumes you can imagine and he ALWAYS wins the pumpkin carving contest at school!!! Jacob’s favorite baseball team is … of course the “GIANTS” and Tim Lincecum is his favorite player too!!!

Usher: Brandon Caras: (Nephew of the Bride)…lives in Gardnerville, NV. Brandon loves all sports. Brandon loves to tear up the ski slopes with his friends and snow boarding. Brandon also loves to play baseball. He is a fantastic utility player and can play anywhere you put him in the playing field, but his favorite spots are catching, pitching and second base. Brandon loves to glide through the warm water lakes on his jet skis, and he tears up the waters on his water ski (but not as good as his aunty LOL) and make sure you get out of his way when he is dirt bike riding, because he will mow you over in a heartbeat with his speed. We call him speed racer!!! Brandon’s favorite major league baseball team is … The “GIANTS” of course.