A very happy birthday to my Sister-In-Law, Kim.

Spent the weekend in San Diego watching Brit and her team play the best teams in the West. They went 1-3, but ended up beating the best team in the bracket 2-0. With the high school season in the rear view mirror, It’s fun watching high level soccer again.

But you’re saying there’s a chance…

USC is a good school. You even have a former Marquette coach running your basketball team.

At Jack’s Luxury Oyster House. Followed by cheesecake and eclairs at Vierno’s.

Explored the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.

We braved this ridiculous line to try Shake Shack, one of Food & Magazine’s top 25 burgers in America. While not in my top 5, this is a great good old fashion burger.

Foie gras réductions. Even Foie gras sliders. Hamachi. Wagyu beef. Cod. The girls got an education, but will probably say the pizza at Grimaldi’s was the best meal.

New York Harbor.

Across the Brooklyn Bridge we go…

Waiting in line at Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn…

Oysters, what else?

Had the burger at Mario Batali and JayZ’s gastropub, The Spotted Pig. Cool place. The burger was good, but not in my top 5.

My dad once told me that you haven’t really made it until you get sued. Well, I can now say we’re finally prepared to “make it”.

Photo shoot Monday. Dallas Show on Thursday. First time Sonia and I won’t be there. Hopefully sales won’t suffer.

No idea how she can sleep like this.

Marquette Wins! Sweet 16.

Saw 21 Jump Street. Loved the show as a kid. Brittany thought the movie was great. I wished I could say the same. I was entertained, but stupid is stupid. High School comedies are a staple in every kid’s life. I just wish they would transcend generations.

American Idol is down to their final 13 contestants. With the help of Tommy Hilfiger, they were glammed up and Skylar Laine was outfitted in Basically Me.

Nothing is bigger in Texas than rodeos. And if you want to win Miss Rodeo, you better be wearing Basically Me.

Sean and Sonia took a half day off with me to cheer on the Warriors.

I don’t whether or not I liked the story, but I liked the movie because it had one.

Brit and I explored a bit of Burbank on the bikes today. We visited the animal shelter, but it made her cry. Nevertheless, she wants to go more often. Most distressing about the ride was that she twice beat me in a race.

The field is set and Marquette is a 3 seed. March Madness is all I care about until they lose. Hoping for a couple of weeks of bliss before they break my heart.

We celebrated Brittany’s high school season tonight. The best part is that it’s over.

Trying to show off their calves.

Brittany was named offensive player of the year.

Great book.

With temps in the high 80’s, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to spend the day at Hermosa Beach. Had breakfast at our favorite spot, walked along the strand, had some shaved ice, napped on the beach and then finished off the day with the perfect Philly Cheesesteak.

My Sunday nap spot.

A very happy birthday to my Brother-In-Law.

Might just be beach weather tomorrow.

Marquette finally won on Senior Day and ended their best regular season since I’ve been a fan. Hopefully they make a run in the tourney and get back to New Orleans.

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” – Carl Sandburg

My dinner. Named one of the top 25 burgers in America, the In n’ Out burger is my favorite fast food burger. Always fresh. Never disappoints.

Set up a monthly donation to the World Wildlife Fund to help stop the Chinese from snorting rhino horns for their little wang syndrome. And another monthly donation to the Humane Society in my Aunt Ona’s name.

Our dress, the second pic (right) was included in a spread on the season’s bold patterns and prints in Charleston Magazine.

Despite 70 degree temperatures through much of our winter, the pool is bone chilling cold due to the 40 and 50 degree nights. Nothing makes me giggle like a fool more than playful torture. So much so I’m willing to pay for it.

Getting ready to watch the 84th annual Gay Super Bowl.

Enjoyed a great dinner at Ink on Melrose. After winning Bravo’s Top Chef, Chef Voltaggio opened up this joint and was promptly named one of the top chefs in LA.

This is dinner in Burbank.

At Santa Anita Race Track with a bunch of Goombas.

Lunch with Brit at Spago.

Technically I said “see someone wearing Basically Me on the streets”, so I suppose this doesn’t count. Nevertheless, we spotted this American Idol contestant wearing one of our dresses from last Spring.