Lazy afternoons watching Mama wrap up love...

While wrapping gifts, and enduring weather of like a thousand degrees in my town...I found Hannah on my hutch.  It's a rough life.  We soon prepared for our FIRST family photo shoot.  Yes, you read that right.  An official photo shoot.  Some good stuff to come kids.  I hope.  I actually pray.  We were all so tired after playing all weekend.  I didn't plan our clothes, I didn't consider we'd be starving by 7, and suffering Monday party lag...I was nervous, the kids were rolling with the plan, Bill went with the flow as always...The spot was the beach (of course), at sunset....the 4 of us...and one super cute photographer.  Oh and Bucks, duh.  Thank you Shelley for the referral, and a super big hug to Leslie.  You are adorbs.  seriously.  Some tid-bits about her?  Go here.  www.capturedbyleslie.com/blog/ - From Nashville.  We heard one cute Y'all.  Beautiful girl. Made our session super chill.  Thank you!

Guess who's birrrfday is today?  Gio.  17.  Wrap courtesy of Mom.  Recycled Trader Joe bag? Yes.  Lots of ribbon? Yes. See sillies, I'm still needed in chapter 16.

Ok. busted. Stole this from his FB page.  Talk about adding a capitol A to adorable. I mean seriously.  Look at this face.  Look at those eyes.  That's Gio all the way.  I love this boy.  I love this boy that keeps my girl smiling.  Sugarplum.  And applesauce as I tell them.  xoxoxoxo

I'm sure his Mom and Dad wonder how those 17 years came so fast.  Happy Birthday Gianni.  You are one superstar in our family.  May God keep you and Kali safe, healthy and happy.  They are spending the day on the beach.  After breakfast with his family....17.   Seventeen spankings later?!  I say yes!

I walked into my office to see this today.  A surprise cake pop.  Manya has surprised me many times with little treats on my desk, flowers at my computer.  Love this stuff.  I seriously love this stuff.  The unexpected love passed forward.  

(Kind of like a lady at the beach last night who handed her left over parking pass to the family behind me. (stuff like that melts me) i told her so too.  

Happy Tuesday sillies. 

Stay cool people in the Western States.  It's a warm humid, frizzy hair one.  

Get near some water.  

Me

Back in ACTION!

Yes, my 3rd camera in 3 years.  That's just how it is.  Actually I think I am on numba 4.  Boom.  Back in action.  Ready to rumble. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife.  This girl is gonna catch ya.

Me.  This girl.  Posing with her flowers.  Purchased by her.  On Friday.  At Deyvnns Flowers in Seal. If you are in the area on PCH, that cute little flower stand on the corner? go. in. there.  They have cute...EVERYTHING. From flowers, duh....to earrings, bracelets (my weakness), clothes, bags.  All things cute.  And guys, you go too.  Get your girl some flowers.  Trust me. TRUST me, do it.  So the above picture is just shortly after Bill and I bbq'd THEE best dinner, and I had tears that fell, for no reason, but a long week, and emotions that were building in this little hippie soul.  You know those things we keep in about our kids, work, people, life, and smile, and never say a word?  Well, those.  And life.  And really just the strong Lisa that I am, melted.  For like 10 minutes.  And life was better.   Good big hugs. and martini, haha. Hint: Kali dogged me on Friday, for lunch with friends, vs. helping me at the US Open. and lunch.  And Kris made a rude comment that lit me up like match.  So.  Those little things?  Ya, they happen.  Rude little fellers. 

And her response to my new camera.  Ya, Kali when you see this and want to delete it from my NEW camera and blog? Good luck little one.  Dog me for lunch again. I'll show you.  Boom!  HAHA!  I picked her up from a party Friday night.  We had a good laugh all the way home, settled in to have the plate of food WE made for her.  Because we are nice like that. 

Next day, our besties drove down to the coast for The Fatal Partayyy.  Picture taken in Mothers Bar, at 1k degrees, and 89 percent humidity.  Beer breath, 2 fans, 4 windows, good band, good friends.  So who cares.  We certainly didn't.

Love birds.  I spy cute sign above their heads.  So appropriately posted over them.  So cute.  xo

every. single.time I tinkle in Mothers bathroom, I crack up, out-loud, by myself with these guys that wait for your purse to be held.  Come on put your fists up octy.  Let's fight!  hahaha.  Silly me, i know.  always. 

Meanwhile the party went on. Here.  Fatal family and friends.  US Open, people, free stuff, fun people, great band and of course nice chilled brews. 

Fatal IS TAKING OVER.  So proud of you Bill.  You're doing it boy. 

Honey badger and her cousins.  Traveled from Havasu to be with US! (you guysszzz, look at my smile, what the heck is happening here?)

Honey badger and all the cousins.  Cousins on the left? From WAY up north.  My sister too!  Good times, players, I am telling you.  haha.  Look at my smile.  What is going on folks?  And...it looks like I'm ready to break out a country line dance too.  wowzie

Scotty, Laura and Kris.  His other family.   Representin' Fatal always.  Good peeps right there. 

Little love birdies.  My son asked me if I was proud of him for holding her purse.  I say "Your dang straight boy, you better!"

I spy some stranger in the back round enjoying this smoochola too.  I love kisses, and I LOVE sunset kisses.  And you add my birds? Bring it.  So so pretty. 

After having an after partaay at our house that tilted into Sunday morning, we collapsed into bed with intentions of making the races.  Welp, we did.  After a yummy breakfast with my lover at Simmzy's.  We landed right here. 

And for all that know me, I LOVE HORSEPOWER.  I LOVE BOATS.  Mix the two with sunshine.....Yes, please.  And thank you. 

ohhhh ya. 

Bring it players. 

Love them.

And these little schnuukums woke with plans to head to 6flags.  The two of them.  We didn't peep a word to her as they left for breakfast first about the heat in Valencia.  We just suggested Sunblock, and the importance of hydrating.  And "Be safe, and have fun".   She texted me 2 hours later and said "Mom, it is sooo hot".  

But you know young love doesn't really care.  They don't care that misters full of water will frizz her hair.  The lines, and traffic, the sticky hugs, and crowds, they don't care.  lol

well, maybe they do care.   This is the ride home.  She came home to shower, while he waited, and off to his house they went.  Bill and I wondered, where does that energy go when we age? 

Great weekend had.  Super fun moments.  Our family together.  Friends gathering for us.  Family gathering and traveling for us. We laid there Sunday morning reflecting.  The journey.  Sharing more exciting moments with family and friends from near and far.  The start of something so daring.  So unknown.  A few times I looked around and thought, "wow"....this is really cool. It's actually very amazing. 

Have a great week everyone.  It's supposed to be hot.  Make your favorite lemonade.  Water your flowers.  Listen to classical while you do.  Trust me, it's amazing.  Keep your pets cool, and give them extra hugs.  They love it, and it's good for you too. 

"If life gives you lemons, squeeze it in peoples eyes"-    I laughed so hard when Kali read me this Sunday morning.  Good stuff.

No, it's more like "If life gives you lemons, add vodka and have a martini".  HAHA.  Just kidding.  No I'm not.  

High five everyone! 

Let's do this..

Live and let live.

  Live and let live people.  Religion, Politics, and such are creating more animosity in our world than is certainly needed at this point.  Don't we all have enough grief and worry?  How about this situation with a drought?  Here are cash-strapped farmers and ranchers grappling with extreme dryness and heat.  Have you heard?  In the mid-west?  Or do other things take precedence over real important stuff? 

Everything we eat comes from a farm of some sort.  Meat, vegetables, bread, rice, milk, soy milk...you name it, it comes from a farm.  If corn can't grow we are in serious trouble.  Food supply will be down, and prices on just about everything will go up.  Maybe this is something we should be talking about?  The media has things so twisted, creating more drama than is really necessary.  For everyone.  Pray for these farmers.  Pray for our country.  This beautiful country. This beautiful country that has enough moochers, and self absorbed people that feel we "owe" them.  Those folks that milk the system when they are totally capable. (now don't get me started on this topic...I won't stop)   I am certainly not interested where people are going to eat to make a point.  Live and let live. 

So without giving more of my opinionzzz.  Enjoy these awesome pictures from Kali's Catalina trip.  Hope they make you smile. 

When I see my kiddo's smile, it lights up my entire soul. 

She said the still and quietness that far up was amazing.   Total opposite of what she expected. 

I hope you enjoy these peaceful pictures.  With so many opinions, and media influence, I'd like to step back and enjoy life for what it has to offer. Yes I am worried for our farms.  Yes I am worried about my children's future.  Yes, I am a Republican with  religious views. I most certainly am.   I follow a motto, and will for the rest of my life.  "Live and let live". 

Happy Saturday YO!

 

I am blogging on this gloomy cuddly Friday morning, while my sixteen year old sweet schnuukums is pacing while I type super fast because  "mom, you said you wanted to go on a run, how much longer are you gonna take?"   Boom.   

 

 

LS-  fast typer, slacker, soon to be runner.  I hope.  Well, huffn' n puffin.    smiling. 

 

 

You know...those old pictures.

EVERY.  single. time.  I find this picture of Kris in my old folders it makes tears fill my eyes.  Don't know why.  They just do. Life was rough for him. I'm sure.  You know that time in your life where you feel lost.  14.  Your Mom is your only anchor.  Your Mom is your life.  But she is tough.  She is working.  She has your back while you are figuring out about life.  And wanting things.  That she made you pay for.  Your first cell phone.  Paid for on your own.  Budgeting money at 14.  Do you all know my son's strongest strength is saving?  Do you know he respects and manages money better than anyone I know?  Well, except B.  He's all over that shiz.  seriously Merrkimer, you make me so proud.  oh. this picture.  This picture.  IF you could only take back time, what would you change?  I have a few things.  Just a few. 

Moving on to this girl. And her cat Hannah.  The bird catcher.  The knucklehead.  That we adore.  These two girls are best of best of friends.  When the world is fierce for Kali.  She turns to this furry buddy.  Always.  Well, if she's not busy doing her hair, or at practice. lol.  Look at her.  11 years old.  Her Mama was her life.  she cherished me.  I do believe she still does.  But you know during the ripe age of 16...some things just seem better with your own ideas.  You kind of know everything.  ha.     seriously.  ha!

And when I say the chapters of life he's gone through.  Here is one.  Chapter 17.  My Leo.  Eyes on me.  Look at Chase in the back.   Ohhhmmmmmgeeee.   Now, this part of bringing back time?  It's ok.  We can turn the page.  I called it, "whatever, if he does well in school, and is respectful to public, and elders...well, so be it".  It's hair. 

When Kali would let us do tricks in the pool.  At The Islander.  8 years old. 

When she was a "Peach Striker".   6 years old.  When shorts hit your socks.  When you hold your buddies hand  during team pictures.  adorbs. 

When fitness, and a decent shape of a body just came natural.   I remember idling in on this summer afternoon, to the T.  Such a wonderful day.  White glasses now sold on ebay.    5.00 to the first holla. 

And my final picture that always makes me smile.  Not tear up.  Smile, and remember how stinky boys could be.  The day he went fishing with his Pop.  Rest in Peace Pop.  Thank God I had you to bathe this boy in boy things.  You were his rock. All those top teeth gone.   Smelly hands, shirt, pants and shoes.  Life as a little boy.   

Happy Friday Players. 

Go have some fun.  Eat real food.  Try a weekend of all natural whole foods.  Just do it.  You will feel good. Even if it's stuffed fried donuts filled with apples. Do it.  You deserve it.  Apples are natural. lol

Life is too fast. As you can see above. 

Lots of PEACE,

Just me.

Sweetness in different forms.

Kali worked so hard this week at work.  Well..like 3 days.  So this morning she took the day off, to spend time with Gianni, and friends.  A pool party gathering...soaking up all that summer has to offer.  Sunshine, friendships, and good food.  So..this morning after making our lunches, I left this little surprise for her.   She tends to open the fridge on an average of 2-10 times a day.  I am beginning to think she believes our food is growing little legs and moving around.  So she checks on them.   So you might wonder what the heck is on our cantaloupe, honey dew, and nectarines?  Lemon and chili folks. Yes, I am half Mehican.  K and K are quarter mex.  So this is how we enjoy fruit.  Some days it's just good like this.  Little Alot of lemon and chili. Delish!  Cant wait for her to see her surprise in the fridge.  Booya, Ya you can call me Martha Rodriguez. haha.

The other form of sweetness comes from this little chickie's crafty hands.  ONE of her gifts to Gio.  His birfffday is around the corner.  What cute things he has coming his way.  Kind of assuming he doesn't check my blog.  Kind of hoping he DOESN'T check my blog.  Kind of hoping Kali doesn't kill me.  HA!

Almost Friday kids.  Let's get readyyyy to rumble....... 

I will be blessed with friends, family...and fun times.  That's fo dang sho.

Be safe.  Be real. Be kind to animals.  All of them.  Even rollie pollies.  K?

This girl.  This Mama.  With a pantech phone.  who's jeal? 

So very true.

I especially like the "Be Kind To Strangers".  I believe some don't have friends.  Just a smile. A simple smile will go so far.  From your soul, to their eyes.  Try it. 

And melt em' with KINDNESS.  I always remind my kiddo's the very same thing.  Respect. Manners.  Kindness.  

I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far.  I've had two chickies (Kali and Mac) here working for me.  Wow, I forgot how much time it takes to train.  To answer all the little questions.Wow.  Is all I have to say.  Wow.  eh em, hold on, let me adjust my patience hat.  It's totally crooked.  ha.

Now did I make you feel much more inspired to be kind?  Good. I hope so. 

Go play, players.  

Smiles to you, and you...and YOU!