Our Yearly Playlist

It Finally Happened

We thought we were being brought in for an unofficial visit, but at the end of the meeting with the head coach, Brittany was offered a scholarship to play for the Division I UC Riverside Highlanders. Still get choked up thinking about it.

#76 in Progress

Toured UC Riverside today. We were all very impressed. I wish I was the one going to college.

The Agony of Defeat

With a minute left in the game, the ref inexplicably called a penalty in the box and handed the other team the tie. That lead to sudden death PKs which Brit’s team has only won once in about a dozen tries over the last five years. Make that a baker’s dozen after today’s loss. Despite being a minute away from making the finals, the…

No action shots today. Too stressful. But, Brit’s team won the morning game 2-1 and then the quarter finals, 2-0. A few college coaches were there to see her, so hopefully they were pleased with what they saw. If they weren’t, they’re idiots. Semi finals tomorrow morning at 8am.

A nice moment before the quarter finals. This could essentially be Brit’s last meaningful club game as far as college coaches are concerned.

Glad I don’t really enjoy golf because Torrey Pines looks gorgeous this morning.

Happy 22nd, Devin!

You were always my favorite boy band member.

San Diego: Day one of Brit’s biggest tournament of the year is in the books and her team didn’t disappoint. They beat a premier team from Colorado 3-0 in the morning, then followed it up with a 1-0 win against their arch rivals. Brit score all 4 goals on the day.

Scenes from Thanksgiving

Breakfast Kennedy in Basically Wee I love my Mom, so I won’t show the “after” pictures. Sonia’s Ham Jim’s Turkey Devin’s Birthday Cupcake Grandma with all of her grand kids.

When Hemingway met his Aunt Shelby.

My niece and nephew helping out at the office.

Brit played an incredible game and lead her team to a 2-1 over the U18 Norwegian Academy team. With a roster of junior Olympians and U18 World Cup players, the ridiculously tall Norwegians didn’t know what hit ’em. After the game, the two teams broke bread and confirmed teenage girls are pretty much the same no matter where they come from.

#5 Done

A rainy day means little projects around the house will get done.

Before and after

My niece Kennedy volunteered to be a fit model so that we could continue to tweak our styles for Basically Wee.

Lebron and company were no match for the Clipper’s bench.

#89 Done

Once again, the Youmans boys joined their dad and played a round of golf to benefit the future multi millionaire baseball players of the world.

It came down to the tenth penalty kick in sudden death to determine who moved on to the Elite 8 of League Cup. Unfortunately, Brit’s team lost as is often the case when they don’t win it in regulation. On a positive note, the coach from D-1 UC Riverside called Brit after the game and showed some recruiting interest.

We made a third of what we spent at the “show” in San Diego, but we ate well.

#57 Done

We’re diving into a whole new market. Introducing… We’re seven pieces into the collection. Here is a pic we snapped on a friend’s daughter featuring the variations on the two Basically Me styles from above.

Marquette opens up the season with Ohio State tomorrow on the deck of USS Yorktown in front of a few thousand lucky souls. I will not be among the lucky.

In case you didn’t watch this weeks edition of Hollywood Xpress on the Spanish channel.

In case you were wondering who I voted for.

Sonia continues to stimulate the economy with stupid purchases.

LA lost in the 90th minute to San Jose and now must win a do or die playoff game in San Jose. i took this pic with my iPhone because the lens on my DLSR was somehow shattered when I went to use it.

Leg Muscle Edition

Brittany scored a lazer from 35 feet out to lead her team to a 2-1 win in the final league game of her career with the Sherman Oaks Extreme. There are a few tournaments and cup games between now and May, but the Club is quickly coming to an end.

Our first big flash sale and the biggest market is offline and without power.

The Next Project

The entrance to the back yard was getting a little claustrophobic, so out with the hibiscus and part of the banana tree. Once the landings are removed, we’ll replace all of the dirt/grass with stamped concrete. Results in about a week.

Enjoyed the movie, Moonrise Kingdom and homemade roasted tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Other than the candy solicitations made by miniature pirates and princesses, it was a good night.

Happy Halloween

Hemingway was not pleased.

World Champs

I waited 37 years for the first one, but just two more years for the second. An incredible run for the Giants. It was a treat to be able to see every home game along the way. Thank you Dad, Sonia, Devin and Waldow for sharing the moments along the way.

Unfortunately we had to stay right. Soccer in Bakersfield.

This is my friend, Jason Waldow’s costume. Get it? he’s Jason and Where’s Waldo. Brilliant.

#35 Done

Celebrated the Giants win with dinner at Son of a Gun.

A new Eggs Benedict discovery.

Now & Then

Twelve years ago. Today

Game One

Three home runs from The Panda, Zito and Lince pitched lights out and Scutaro continues to play like he’s All World. Today was a good day.

On top of the Mark. Getting ready for game one of the World Series.

#16 In Progress

A shame he died this year.

#65 Finished

A record 6-0 in elimination games. Hell of a series.

A rainbow in San Fran. I couldn’t think of a better sign.

Hoping for the rain to pass by game time for an epic game 7.

Scenes from Game 6

Best food in baseball Waldow.

Brit’s Final Homecoming

Argo

Very good. And if you don’t think so, allow me to quote dialog from the movie… “Argo fuck yourself.”

Scenes from the Fashion Show

We enjoyed another Basically Me milestone last night when our line was featured in Fashion Minga, a LA Fashion Week Fashion Show. After a couple glasses of champagne, Sonia managed to get through the press line and present what I humbly believe was the best line of the night. Here are a few more pics and video clips taken with my iPhone. Hopefully we’ll…

#48 Done

Now, if she only had somewhere to go.