A night to remember.....Turning the page to Chapter 50!

And so....this is what 50 looks like. At this point...it looks like it feels pretty good too!
As we arrived at his parttayyy!
And were presented with his cake.

Who say's you can't have your cake and eat it too?
And the party begins....
My sis and Tori
Family and friends....

After a long month of planning...Food ordered, drinks, and bartenders set...Band in check...this is how the party rolled along...
John and Cori
Mama and Son....
My.....F.A.M.I.L.Y.
My sister.

Welll....on the way...we decided to stop into Mother's on PCH for just one....
John's Philly Grille. Yummy
Gettin' our fun on!


Soccer Mom Friends....
More Soccer family friends....
My buddies!!!
Haaaayyyyyy!
More of our buddies!!!!
Dancing to his favorite song....
Get it girl!

Kris, Maria and Me!Kali and Joni
Who is Tony pointing at? Meanwhile...Donna gets her groove on...
Arriving...
And Kris takes it back 40 years....
Cousin and Aunt
The famous band...."Happy Ending"
Hey girlfriend...!!!
Besties!
Havasu Crew



Friends
Bro and Sissa


My Auntie
Bill, his sisters...me!

Peace!

And that's how you rock a 50th! Planned by Mama....all for Bill. Our original plan was to escape town...get away alone. Soon realizing....we have way too many friends...lots of family that would want to rock the day and night away just like this. A good band...a great bartender...good served food...and lots and lots of dancing and laughter! Cheers everyone! Until 60.....wishing Bill lots of good health, many vitamins..and stiff drinks! haha! Thank you to all that came out...I am working on THANK YOU'S. The most important thing we received was your time...and all the good hugs....

You are so beautiful to...."Me".....

Well...most of you know I have had a busy season... Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Bill's Birthday and Soccer (and lots of it...). Yes, lots of planning. Last week I came down with the flu. It knocked me down pretty hard, and with so much planning for a party...I rallied, I had to. Sunday I pretty much had a wonderful breakfast with Bill, and headed home to lay on my lovely bed. Yesterday morning we awoke at the lovely hour of 5:30am to depart to a tournament check in 6:45am. We played 2 games, and won the entire tournament. Talk about excitement. More pics to follow...later. This morning I woke up, with a darker cloud over my head. I've always been the optimistic one. The one to keep my little family up and at it. Thinking positive, with prayer and faith, I move ahead. Always have. Well....there is just this cloud. I log into my computer this morning in my lovely office world. And there is an email from my cousin Mindi. It say's "Our Dad's". I open this picture and immediately...uh oh...TEARS! Why? I ask myself, why?

Well...I think it's because I miss him. I miss them. I often wish I could just walk into my parents house during these moments of exhaustion, or fear. Sit with my strong Dad...and just sit there. They both live far up the trails of California. One might wonder....well..GO SEE HIM (THEM)....My life is much busier than theirs. I will get there. I miss him. My dad taught me the value of hardwork. He taught me to be a good girl. To respect nature and all that comes from the Earth. To be kind to animals, and elderly. To be strong. And ohhh let me tell you....I've had no other choice since a very young age. He taught me how to fish...although you probably will never catch me with a hook or line in my hand.

So...I sat here staring at this picture. Two brothers. The oldest and the youngest. My younger cousin sending a picture that reads..."Our Dads"- She caught them quickly and knew to send to me.

I miss you Dad. I miss you Uncle Wade. Thank you Mindi for sending me this LOVE today. I certainly needed it. Maybe I am just wiped out...I know you've all known the feeling. It sucks to be on top of the world one day...and walking around so low the next. But I always pull through. Always. I am me! I have a gazillion pictures to post. Fun ones, silly ones, and happy moments.
Happy Tuesday everyone. 2 games this week, meetings, and pasta parties....Anything is possible. And I am thankful to be alive. And healthy.

A month away....

Valentines Day creeps up fast...So. Be ready. Prepare something sweet. Something for someone least expecting it. I was at Micheal's crafting store this week. They have dollar bins that are full of sweet Valentine Day goodies. Get there now before they're picked over. Cute Shabby Chic stuff...pinks and reds...so cute! Family. Friend. Lover. Neighbor. Do it. You won't regret it. They won't either. Nothing pricey and too fancy schmancy. Just sweet, cute and little... Remember....it's the little things...