Just the way some things happen.

Gio picked Kali up for a breakfast celebration with his family. 

Kali has a sneaky clever Mama who called the restaurant, and was lucky to get some sweet girl on the phone....after giving descriptions of Kali, Gianni, his parents and sister...she confirmed, yes it was them.  I put breakfast on us.  Gave her my card info. and not only did she call me to confirm total, they sang "Happy Birthday" totally surprising them with a note and cake.  As they all sat there in shock.  Her response by text "Mom, you're too funny".  And later..."Mom that was totally amazing, thank you".   It's the little things.  sneaky little feller.  booya.

And so off they went to Steps.  in Laguna.  The nicest beach in South Orange County.  It just is.  Well, you wonder what the thumbs down stands for? Um. his jeep was towed.  I receive a text that read "Gio's car was towed".  At first I kind of panicked for them.  You know that Mother instinct that kicks in? Well, yes, it did.  Soon, I reminded myself, it's all right.  It's a lesson.  It's life. Things like this happen.  It's what builds a soul.  It builds courage and wisdom.  It just does.  Plus his Mom jumped into gear and flew down there to rescue Mr. Jeep out of jail.  (Guess they were too close to a white curb. like 6 inches.  OC Parking Control, you suck. nice way to pull in more revenue.  little suckers. )  Soon enough they were home to celebrate with cake and ice-cream.  And I joined some girlfriends for another visit to Simmzy's. Yes.  I did.  They put another name into the word Brussels sprouts.  They just do.  Stuff is cray.  IF you go there kids, fellers, players, get them.  Or else.  Look at me.  Do it.                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

Back where life is cozy and full of love.  Happy Birthday Gio.  I hope the 17th year celebration was everything you wished for, well, eh em, except the tow truck monster man that came by. 

Gio left for Utah today. College stuff.  Meeting coaches.  Did I ever mention he took "Offensive player of the year" this last season?  Boom chakalaka.     Kali joined Tori on set this morning.  Universal.  Don't know the show.  But looks interesting.  Kind of looks peaceful, actually.  Something fun to do while this Mom works with numbas and lots and lots of papers. and staples. and emails.  and phone callllzzz. 

Cousins together.  Hot sunny summer day.  Yes. 

Sneak peak of our photo shoot.  Just Kali.  Haven't seen the others.  Crossing my fingers these little stinkers turn out.  Bucksie's turned out cute too.  Too too cute.  This all started by wanting  "Sweet 16" pictures of my girl.  Turns out, this should could be something good.  

It's hotter than snot here.  Seriously, flippin humid and hot. 

What's up with your Wednesday? Have you been paying anything further? Like a smile?  Or kindness? 

Leeeesssssa loo.  The Brussels sprout lova.