Brittany’s List

No matter how much I bug her, Brittany just isn’t a blogger. Nevertheless, her goals for the rest of the year remain the same, so I’ll keep you in the loop as to her progress with 51-100.

#10 Done

Sunset at Waikiki Beach, HI

Watching the women’s World Cup finals halfway between the contenders’ countries.

We spent the morning on the other side of the island Lanikai Beach. This was before game two of the tournament that would end in a massacre. Brit’s team played the best team they ever faced and were murdered 9-0. It was definitely an eye opener. Only four or five of our players could have made their team. Only two could start.

We actually pulled off a surprise birthday party in Hawaii.

Game One

Despite being down to 12 players, Sherman Oaks Extreme played 90 minutes and beat a good Hawaiian team 4-1. Brit scored two.

Pre soccer beach nap.

I forgot my camera wire, so iPhone pics until Monday.

#32 in progress

By Brittany. Aloha

Happy 16th, Brit!

The best part of my day is being your dad.

Some Pics From the Photo Shoot

Photo Shoot Sunday

One of these days we’ll be able to afford the perfect location for one of our shoots. Until then, we will continue to improvise. On a positive note, the latest models we hired were great.

Happy Birthday Jorge´

The Fabric Hustle

#40 in progress.

We haven’t bought a hammock yet, but we made an offer on a backyard (and home) to put it when we do. That offer was recently accepted, and last night, we went into escrow. But… There’s always a but. Now we need to accomplish the Herculean task of convincing a bank to loan us a lot of money. Sisyphus meet boulder.

Scenes from the 4th

I think we’re delayed. It was a perfectly hot and sunny weekend when the wrath came.

It was a losing affair this weekend until Sonia threw the dice on Sunday and proceeded to roll for close to an hour and hit five numbers. We’re leaving down a few bucks, but it could’ve been a blood bath.

My 4th of July Weekend iPhone Wallpaper

One of my favorite memories. The 4th of July parade in Gustavus, Alaska.

#1 in Progress

At the tail end of our dinner in Vegas on Friday night the Basically Me phone rang and Sonia, a couple of glasses of wine in, answered. A young Southern Boutique owner, also a couple of wine glasses into her own meal, had to write an order right then and there. So, on the back of the bill we wrote an order. Suddenly dinner…

Sorry Brit.

#18 Done

And the pool at Paris, Vegas makes five.

In Vegas with the pretty people.

Let the long weekend begin

A minute into picking up Brit and her friend from UCLA they were complaining about all of the oats and fruit they had to eat and demanded a stop at Kiwami for some sushi.

#3 in Progress

Not sure what’s happening, but the number on the scale keeps going up. 176lbs now. My suit probably doesn’t even fit.

We came home to an empty house because Brit started a three day soccer camp at UCLA.

Sonia’s Quick Bow

Scenes From the Basically Me Nashville Fashion Show

Afternoon in Honky Tonk

Rastafarian Dogs

The hair is their own real dreadlocks.

Nashville Eats

#15 Done

About 350 people showed up, including bloggers and media. We couldn’t have asked for a better show. More pics to com.

Happy Birthday, Pa.

This is the front window of one of our client’s boutiques in Nashville. All of the dresses in the window are Basically Me.

The Mighty Mississippi

Getting ready to land in Nashville for a little work, a little honky tonk and to put number 15 to bed.

Happy Birthday G-Ma

Hope you have a great Birthday. Love you!

Happy Birthday, Mama!

After ten years of playing year around soccer, Brittany can finally say she is a gold player. After beginning as a bronze team, the Sherman Oaks Extreme was awarded a spot in the Gold division for the upcoming season.

After months of below average temps and fog, the first day of Summer finally brought out the warm sun. It may even be here to stay.

#1 in Progress

We’re in the North! Picked up a client in Ohio. We also picked up about twenty more in Mississippi.

My Father’s Day

Read an amazing card from my daughter. Opened my present. Not the motorcycle I wanted, but scored a couple of great ties. Watched Brit play flawless soccer in the morning. Watched some international soccer games with her when we got home. Did a little work. read a little. Had a Burning Mandarin (it’s a drink). In other words, it was a perfect day that…

Happy Father’s Day, Pa.

Our coach chose this tournament to change the team’s formation with just one practice under its belt. The result was ugly.

Starting to become a common shipping day.

This is what I want for Father’s Day. Or a tie.

Happy Birthday, Aunt Ona!

A few things I learned from my Aunt. 1. Pyromania. It started with me sneaking off to her cabin in Alaska where she would allow me to sit in front of the fireplace for hours on end and stick whatever I wanted to burn into the fire. A couple of years later it involved trips to the local fireworks stand in Cle Elem, Washington…

#43 Done

Getting tailored at Tom Ford. Had to sell 140 dresses for this suit.