Sand, Soccer...and Smores...Let the good times roll...

At the beginning of the season I was excited to plan things for the girls, get to know each one, and get to know each parent. And boy we are having so much fun! Our season is getting close to the end...and as you all know me, I am capturing each moment, each memory....Family fun, girls bonding, lots of laughter and earning many amazing times and unforgetable fun. Bill and I hosted a bonfire Saturday night for the girls and their families. It was potluck style, smores for desert. We got up early Saturday morning, marked our spot at LG 26, with a Shelter to bbq, and tables for the food. The Shelter for food. Bathrooms next door. Couldn't be more perfect.

Teammates..friends forever.

The bbq'r and bonfire planner....Yes, that's my bandana up in the air like olive-oil. lol - We got there an hour before everyone arrived to make sure all systems were a go.

Kali and her bestie! Mac curled Kali's hair before they arrived at the Bonfire on the windy beach. lol.

Kali and Dad. It was cold, and it was winnnndddddy.

And the girls start arriving....

So beautiful! Go LADY GRIFFINS!

When the season starts, you meet, we had introductory dinners, and little gatherings. But nothing prepares you for the games and bond these girls form. It is simply amazing.

The girls with Coach Katie.

My friend Kyoko and Shari. Shari brought pitchers of wine margaritas and some little shot's of some sort (that were green) for the parents to keep warm with. Good wine, good drinks, warm fire and new friendships. Perfecto!

Parents keeping warm. Sharing stories, sharing good times. Bill did such a great job with bbq'n and building an awesome fire! We received so many thanks from parents, but to me the gratitude is their presence. The new friendships...the fun stories.

Trying to stay warm...

The bond of a team. We had this really big log that someone left from the night before. It was the perfect little seat for the girls, right next to the fire.

Let the SMORES begin!

YUM!

The LITTLE BROTHER CREW-

At the end of the night the girls were all huddled and bundled into one big dog pile, but were super cozy.

On Friday there was no school for our district. Coach decided on Sand Practice and little games, followed by bonding at lunch and a walk over to Mac's house for Jacuzzi and swim fun.

The silly pic.

The day was absolutely beautiful. I had planned to work this day. However I later decided I would take this day, head to the beach with Kali and capture fun times. Have lunch and spend the day with them. It was beyond worth it. My work will be sitting at my desk waiting.

Jumpin down and getting ready for their run....

I actually decided to work out this day too. I went for a nice long run, and had my blanket for more exercise while they did games. There were hundreds of mussells that had washed ashore. Seagulls were eating them..but I ran over this one and it looked like a heart to me.

Not a bad view on my run. Not a bad day to miss my office either.

Let the sand games begin...

And on for their run....

Team spirit.

Lunch time. Yum-

The Pretty Little Dancer......

Tori has started dancing this year. I truly know this is her calling. She's naturally talented, beautiful and joyful in the spirit of everything she does. Her first performance, and stellar to say the least. Our evening started with dinner with our Aunts (our second mom's) at a cute little restaurant around the corner from the school. We were a little rushed, I didn't get a picture there. Bummer. She was awesome! You weren't allowed flash photography during the show...however at the end...I couldn't resist. Selfish blogger.

And there she is......

Cousins. 6 months apart...love.

Tori and Daddy!

Tori and Mommy!

Tori and Brandon! Sweetest boyfriend!

I can't wait to watch her dance some more! Go get em girl! This is for you.....muah!

Handlebars...and coastal bars...Bike ride January 2011

Our friends Sean and Jaymee decided to join Bill and I on a super fun coastal bike ride....We started down PCH to Mother's Bar. Total biker beer bar...underwear, bra's and dollars fill the room for decor. Cold pitchers of beer, and at the end of the day? The lovely fragrant smell of bikers. We made this our first stop. Got a couple of songs on the juke box, and a pitcher of beer for fuel. And...WE'RE OFF......... As we made our trip through Bolsa, people watching, ocean viewing, we stopped here for a tinkle and a refill. And of course you know me...grabbed the first person I could to snap our shot.

OUR BIKER GANG...

Cheers to a fun long ride.....

This is the cliffs where my Dad would take Tina and I to surf when we were young. Brown bag filled with peanut butter and honey sandwiches in our hands, we'd slide all the way down those iceplants. This was before those sidewalks. I really think those cliffs were much bigger too. Or maybe it's because I was just so little....

Lovebirds....

The Buckeye....long story. Simple as that...

A little cold I'd say....

And the long journey home.......About 3 miles to be exact. Whew sobered up real quick!

Of course had to stop and say goodnight to the sun......

Dive bar on Main St. Huntington Beach. Perq's- Nothing like a cold Guinness before a long freezing ride home on bikes~!

Our last and final destination.... Taco Surf! Good band, more good friends met us there, and an amazing night!

Look at my little toasty Bill! Woot Woot!

Let the good times roll......

So we wake up Sunday morning...and decide to drive this time to our favorite spot. Bill, Kali and I normally ride bikes to our favorite little place called "Secret Spot"- Yummy food, organic little hole in the wall but packed every weekend morning...located down on PCH and Warner. The best Mango-Blueberry Pancakes, with veggie omelets (Kali's fav). Bill and I opted for the Dakine Quesadilla. Filled with Blackbeans, and organic cheese, avo, and salsas. yum yum! We also get a smoothy called Wally's Walnut. It's a banana smoothy with walnuts blended in. We ate and soon wanted to crawl right back into bed...yawn. Ooooo brewsky's how it hurts at this age. Yawn.

Another fun weekend, and the sun was shine shine shining............................!