Forty Seven

I turned forty seven on Monday.  I've always loved my birthday.  Not for the gifts, but for the time that allows me to be me. Just like the picture below.
Blended strawberry margarita poolside.  Thank.You.Very.Much.
At noon.
The one thing that can be left off my list of wishes? The birthday song sung to me.
Seriously, save it for someone else.
My name is Lisa, and I'm a freak. I literally want to crawl out of my skin and run.
HAHAHA!  freak.

Disclosure:  I've not got my shit together for a regular post.
 Vacation cob webs covering my soul. 

So bare with me, while I adjust to the normal life of work.  Life. Sleepless nights.
And the typical grind.  By the way, is it bear with  me, or bare with me?
Help me. HAHA

One for the road though....how cute is this:

Our first "video appointment" with our amazingly sweet doctor.  In between normal routine check up appt's, she's allowing this- swwooooon!

Her first words as she logged in to speak with him, "Oh Krisstopppher, there's my son"-

MELT, MY HEART!  Another Upper GI appt set for his stomach, along with some more vaccinations.  He's 15 months old now guys!

May you all have a sweet weekend.  One of our birdies is at Coachella, while the other two birdies are boardin' the mountains of Mammoth. May the good Lord keep them safe----

Lots of love to you!

Now if I can just drum up the energy to wash this mop of hair on my head.
Literally, stacked on top of my head.

Go play, and be safe!

(blurry shot, but our nephew Rocky giving the wake board a shot for the first time)

xo

This Mama Lisa

AND Our Shining Winner Is......

Jen! She took 3rd place in her class!  

And while it looks like she's been dipped in chocolate, she's not.  She was sprayed down like a bandit, and they even let her go home like this! LOL.  

I love this picture for so many reasons.  The love of his life on stage.  LOVE!

Number 75 YOU DID IT!

 What a trip this show was!  I really wanted to snap shots of the muscle guys, but I couldn't stop giggling.  Talk about a silly head I am.  They literally look like cartoon characters.

And to help build my case, I did have a couple glasses of yummy wine down there in Culver City with Jeff, Renee and my sister.  

You guys, she nailed it. 

My first thought was, "she was so calm up there"!

We are so proud of our little shining star!

 The cheers, the spray tans, the energy in that room boasts all the hard work each and every one of those humans did with their body. Sure there's probably steroids involved with the guys, but I know for a fact this little one right here did this with 100% dedication and determination.  There's nothing better than proving to yourself that you CAN do it.  Congrats Jenny!   You make us so proud!

After walking out of the building that night at 10pm, we'd all want to fold.  She just wanted some sushi and a cocktail.  I'd beg for a good nights sleep and a raincheck for Sunday.

Sunday brunch at Schooner Or Later!

 She ate cinnamon roll waffles, with a bite of whatever was around her.  And don't forget a good' ol bloody mary!

Just after our yummy brunch, Shell and I headed over to watch The Dirt Bags (CSLB BASEBALL)

These little cuties stand around after the game to get player signatures! SO CUTE!

SO PROUD of you Big D!  Can't wait to see who drafts you!

In other wonderful news, our biggest birdie's labs came back FANTASTIC!  Each and every time I send him to the lab, I know the hours leading up to my stalking of the lab's website, will become a tad bit weird for me.  Sweaty underarms, dry mouth, and a jacked up tummy.  

I know with time, this all irons itself out. I know that God is good, and I know that this miracle of what was handed to us will always be known to ME, as a miracle of blessing. 

I wish you all a great rest of the week.  The full moon madness has left the room!  

And the love of life will be in full bloom, just like all the flowers and grass around you. 

Go water it!  And LIVE!  You can, and you should!  Look around....it could always be way worse-

Again a huge congrats to our sweet Jen!  SO PROUD OF YOU! 

Big love,

This Mama Lisa

Timeless Metal. Timeless Love

Scrrrreeeeeechhhh.....and she slides in to third-base with a whirlwind of a week again.  Not sure why or how the days fly by so fast, other than the grind of work, life, and just surviving.  Is it me, or do you crawl out of bed on Monday feeling like Friday is so darn far away, only to blink your eyes, and it's Thursday.  My favorite day of the week, Friday, is so so close.  Last weekend Bill and I snuck out to Del Mar for Good Guys Car Show.  Talk about a sweet venue.  And such AMAZING cars and trucks.  I literally found myself stuck to some.  Standing there with amazement.  While others I'd scratch my head.  "Hey buddy, whatever floats your boat"-  

My belief however, is whatever makes your heart full, chase it. And never stop.  We bolted down the 405 fwy at 6am, with smiles at one another because this truck has no windows.  Although I was wrapped up like a mama burrito, blanket covering my legs, the minute we hit the coast all I could do was laugh.  Hair everywhere.  Dressed like an eskimo.  Chasing dreams. Chasing the need for business.  Chasing the desire to get Gaylord's the recognition it so much deserves.

The sweet part of pulling into these shows are the ol' guys that always approach Bill.  The same sweet question.  "Do you know Gaylord"?   The sweet reply...."That's my Dad!"...and then the stories start. 

Every single ol' guy has the most interesting stories.  

Those stories fill our day, all day.  At every show.  I'll never stop enjoying their faces as they realize their talking to Gaylord Jr.  

It's just sweet goodness.  To say Gaylord will be 90 next month blows me away.

90.

When I booked the hotel a few months ago, I had no idea where Torrey Pines really was.  I do know that I research the hell outta hotels before we stay.  (You all know my gig with hotels-LOL) What I COULD tell was it was situated close to the beach.  And it was close to our babes.  Kali and Grant. 

So we'd meet up with them later for dinner. 

Kris drove out for the day.  I had my fix of Kris all day, then Kali and Grant for dinner. 

You know how you review your weekend in a nutshell?  I kept saying, my heart was so full because I had both kids in one day.  In another far away place. FULL HEART!

After we left Kali and Grant, we headed back to our hotel, (this mama was exhausted)...we'd make our way past this street that dropped directly to this grassy knoll area.  I hammered at Bill to hurry and pull over so we could run down and catch this.  What was so wild, everyone sitting or standing to watch ol' beautiful sun tuck away for the night, was in complete quiet.  All you could hear was 

the ocean in the distance.....

It's moments like those that take my breath away. It's moments like a sunset, and the still of those around me.  Smiling, or hugging just after it sets.  

Peace.  

The hotel we stayed at was having a fundraiser. Glitz and glamour arrived with everyone carrying a stuffed bunny.  The dresses were gorgeous, as were the people.  

Twas the perfect place for people watching at the end of our night....

Do yourself a favor and visit Torrey Pines friends...I promise you won't be disappointed.  

Dinner with our littlest birdie...

Meanwhile this feller was battling some tummy issues this week. The weaning of those steroids are no joke.  As a matter of fact, my email to his doctor would be, let's try this another time. He needs weight on his bones.  

  By the salt, and by the sea.....even with this straight face. LOL

In two more days, this girl will wrap up one of her biggest accomplishments!  

JEN, YOU GOT THIS HONEY!!! 

And then, let's go grub out on some french fries, ok?!

Boom! Happy Thursday kids...go have fun, and go spread love...

This Mama Lisa