LBYC

When the day works out for everyone to gather at one of our favorite summer-time spots, you do just that. 

You rally the girls, and meet up on deck.

 Best Friends For Life....

 Maam, do you need help?  Because none of us could figure out why she HAD to climb up there...#attentionwhore  LOL sorry...

 Maddie

 It seriously has the best food in all the beachy land.

 Better not fall in my jeans huh.  Dang.

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.

 – Ralph Waldo Emerson

A big round of applause to Bill for capturing these pictures, because the other 30 were with eyes closed, food in mouth, and not quite the angle us girls really like. But hey, beggars can't be choosers now can we.

A huge tilt of the hat to Veronica whom looks exactly like Donna Anderson, our favorite bartender that makes the second best to Bill's margarita's.  Because that Cazadores she floats on the top is just what these mama's love after a hard days worth of earning some dolla bills-Big, super big round of applause to me for declining that red wine that is soon passed around, because me and red wine don't get along at 2am lately.    Let's just say I am wide awake for the day. ew 2am

Hey, it's FRIDAY- you know what that means little farters....It means long nights, chasing the sunsets, and lots of hugs and kisses. Don't have a lover to hug and kiss?  Head to an animal shelter and spread the love that all too many of them don't get.  

xo

Cheers big ears-

Lisa
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAZMINE!  

We love you sweet sugar....

And In The End......

"But things always work out perfectly. They just do. Generally, when you let go of your vision of how something is supposed to be, the universe hands you exactly what you need." 

- Sheryl Crow

Thank you Kerri Lusk for the enlightening post. Oddly enough it's taken me years and years to swallow this concept.  I've "attempted" to mold all the things I thought needed change, or a plan, or control.  It's comforting to know that with age, we welcome wisdom.  And with wisdom we tend to filter all the uncontrollable scenario's that just need to work themselves out.

Life, work, emotions, relationships, sports, coaches, team-mates, and colleagues. All of the fretful evenings sorting through worry, and the struggle to control some things that aren't controllable. Especially those that concern my kids.

Looking back I wouldn't change my process. After all it's what made me, ME- I am more aware of letting things go now.  I fight for what I feel is right, and that won't change.

However, I do realize just how little I really know.  For one day, I will look back and have a new understanding of it all even more.


During the dark days we all wish we had the perfect plan in place, and that perfect plan would work out just that way we wanted it to.....but in the end if you look back...it's all meant to be what it is and was.

Just try and remember one thing....someone out there always has it way way harder than you.  AND are struggling to find their meal for the day and night too. 


Happy Thursday little lovers,

-ALL WE NEED IS LOVE-

.....and good food.  HA!

Lisa Lynn

The Patriotic Dock Weekend....

As I mentioned in my earlier post, our weekend was really peaceful- and filled with so much love. 

It's funny as I look back at the pivotal shift our lives have gone through from years past.  From partying at the river, or some wild bike ride to gosh no-where..parties on the beach, or sitting in traffic to head to some party across town.-----

To sitting right here  For 3 days. 

 Because we are smart fellers, we started each day with 5 of these bad dudes.  Chilled ice water with lemon.

 Dr. Bedard on the loose.....

 Finally meeting little Hailee our neighbor for the first time....Talk about a little shell of pure goodness. She is scrumptious!!! Its so easy to forget the long nights of nursing.  The blow out diapers, and the witching hour of crying.  You forget about the newborn jitters.  But one that you will always hold close to your heart is the smell and the delicate touch of a baby......The cuddles, and the coo's.  The sweet innocent organic smiles. The love that blossoms straight from their little souls. 

 Congrats Chris and Jenn- You better lock those doors in 15 years.

 Russ, Jodee and Alysson--

 The simple plans, that of course, always turn out to be the best, coziest plans....

 Raise your hand if you LOVE this picture of Jodee.....*hand in the air*

 The Stud Skipper

 After showing this rad shot to Kris, I was schooled on just how shitty this boat really is.   Lots of controversy with this form of fishing...its best I just leave my opinion to myself.  Let's just say it's not the most humane way of doing things...and so....for the love of photography and my sincere deep love for the ocean, let's just admire it's mechanics.

 Shake a leg dude, shake a leg....

 Yes Bellissima, you are a stunner....that's for sure....

 My fear of heights wouldn't allow me to stare too long at the freaks up on the mast.  There were kids up there!  WTF!

Our second gush of baby love was meeting Miss. Ava.  Our Beach Soccer Club baby.  Coach Eddie has a girl!  I asked...."So does your skill in the nurturing and coaching girls change just a tad bit now that you've had a girl?"  Oh ya, he replied.... 

 I mean, seriously....THOSE CHEEKS!  Two cute babies in two days! 

 One of the smartest, kindest, and most beautiful girls we know.... Love you sweet pea --

 Dr. Savannah Sickler....

 Congrats to TEAM USA!  Especially Alex Morgan #13

 

#13 given to Ava by Alex's family....talk about a sweet little hip hip hooray!  Eddie has always been my favorite coach. From his ethics, kindness and coaching technique...I miss our games, our travels.  I am lucky enough to have met his little sweet sugar and his wife...

Our weekend wrapped up just like it should.  With friends that are like family.  Babies, hugs, laughter...and cheers to another holiday on the dock.

Happy Hump Day my little friends...next big holiday try planning a staycation, and just chill.  And be sure to find any baby you can squeeze.  Add some lemon water, and vodka, a fishing pole, and your favorite chair.  Don't ever forget your favorite chair.

And next year?  You better be on that sand in Seal Beach so we can dannnnnnce the night awayyyyyy---

LLS