After dinner. Wine helps dealing with the cold.

Brittany finally got the chance to dress in layers. 

It’s cold.

The only good thing about my dad traveling so much is the possibility I might run into him whenever I travel. Fortunately, we just so happened to be staying in the same hotel, so he treated Sonia, Brittany, me and my buddy, Packy to dinner at an excellent new steakhouse.

On the streets

#44 Done

First Stop.

It’s going to be a cold weekend in Chicago.

Giving up an 80 degree weekend for this.

We may not have a date, but here are our rings.  

And we’re back. Since Tumblr has been down I’ve seen 20% of the Clippers’ wins.

Perfect end to a leisurely day

There are some things I just can’t teach her.

Eating cupcakes on Rodeo Drive.

A new Parisian-esque cafe opened down the block and makes a helluva croque madame.

I hate high school soccer. Brit lead her team to the win, but will probably miss the next couple games with a bad hamstring.

Here’s Auburn’s coach’s wife wearing a Judith March dress we produced.

We sent out our first shipment of Basically Me to stores today. A humble start to our own line.  

Brit had her first high school soccer game of the season today. 2-2 tie. It brought me back to 6 year old AYSO. Im not sure which one of us will fold first.

#67 done. Made a more conscious effort to strike up a few conversations with people unknown.  Mostly good results.

#51 in progress. Got a little better reaction from my, Anna. Just one more niece to go. niece

Saw 127 hours. A good stripped down movie.

Table is set. 

Visiting with my Aunt Ona

Mom & daughter

Pre turkey apps.

Happy 20th Birthday, Devin!

Brit had her end of the season club soccer season.  Now it’s high school soccer for the next three months.

Tried a new paella recipe and earned rave reviews.  I was even able to keep it down while watching the Marquette game.  

#51 in progress. Like his cousin, Dylan, my nephew, Kaden, is immune to the wet willy. 

Commiserating our loses over some sushi before heading home.

On the strip.

My favorite

Kicking back here for the weekend.

Fall production is finished. Time to kick up the feet and take a breather. Spring begins on Monday.

Scenes from the Rose Bowl Flea Market

Although last game’s four goal performance was outstanding, today’s loss to Goliath was perhaps Brit’s best.  After battling their gold opponent to a 0-0 tie in regulation, Brit’s team lost in PKs. 

Always Writing

Time is not always my friend, but I still manage to write. Although I would rather have a regimented writing schedule, I do find my writing to be more proficient when I can steal a couple of hours.

In addition to producing our clients’ clothing lines, Sonia and I have decided to design and produce a few pieces to test the waters.  This Missoni print dress and skirt is Sonia’s first design.

More time spent at places like this means less time living la vida loca.  Last year I completed 80% of the list. This year I’ll be lucky to hit 60%. With that said, here are the things that will definitely go down as an incomplete. (8) Host a summer party.  Summer past us by in a blur of textiles.  (29) Take Devin to a…

Brit scored four goals including this header to lead her team to a 5-0 victory.  With this win, the Sherman Oaks Extreme finish the season in second place with a 7-1-3 record and will at the very least be a silver elite team next season. 

We were invited to our first fashion show in Beverly Hills. Justin Timberlake’s William Rast line was probably the biggest draw. 

Brit didn’t need to play the full game as her team won 6-0.

October Recap. Although I knocked nothing off of the list in October, I got something that I had been waiting for since I was about eight years old… A World Series Championship. It was 1981 when I first became a Giants fan.  It was probably only my second or third baseball game ever at Chavez Ravine when the decision was made.  Brimming with excitement,…

And this is how we kick off November.

Not sure why, but I did.  California is the Titanic, but I hated no candidate more than the other to send down with the ship.

Awesome!

Game 6 tickets put to good use as a coaster.

Giants win game four. Up 3-1, they are one win away from being World Champs for the first time since 1954. The question is, if you had tickets for game six, do you root for them to win game five?

Brit’s team played the first two games of league cup and finished with a win and a tie against two very good teams. Hopefully it was enough to advance as a wildcard to the next round.