You know when you have so many photos from one event and then more get sent to you the next day?! Hahaha…good times! Seriously! Here are some more photos from Jen’s bday night…from her camera of course!! 
Category: Fun
Time for a change!
So when I need a quick change in my life, the first thing I do is change my hair. So…I hacked my hair :)! And to be honest, I see myself and think I am back in college playing (since my hair was this short back in the playing days). Of course, this cut is more styled AND I died my hair last night to a dark chocolate brown. Anyways…this being one of the 3 weekends off this summer, I decided to make the best of it! First I headed out to my cousin’s 15th bday party at my uncle’s in Fontana. They rented that cool & huge water slide for the kids (but if anyone wants to rent one for a party…let me know…so cool). It was great to see a lot of my family (ie…grandparents, etc).
Then it was off to my friend Jen’s bday bash in LA. We started at the grand re-opening of Sebastians in Toluca Lake. It was free drinks and appetizers all night. I brought my friend, Melody, with me to meet my LA friends :)….
Finally, on Sunday I met up with Melody and some of her friends for brunch at Schooner or Later. So we started at Schooner or Later, but ended up at Joe’s…it was only a 2 hour wait for S or L….haha….good times!!
Bonfire fun
So, my sister and her family went down to Huntington State beach this past monday to have a bonfire with their church youth group. Since I was in town and it was pretty close, I decided to join them. I love spending time with my nieces & nephew, AND my sis & bro-in-law! 🙂 Here are some of the pics from the evening….
To Reno & Beyond…
So part one of my week long tripped started in Reno, Nevada on the 1st. And, for the most part, it was pretty cool! When I start the trip by getting into the supershuttle with a friend (who I had no clue would be there AND he ended up being on my flight too) I knew it would be an “ok” 3 days.
I brought our AVP athletes, Stacy Rouwenhorst & Ryan Mariano, along with my co-worker Pace. And, for the most part, it was great! Here are some of the pics from the booth & “lovely” nightlife in downtown Reno.
Booth Action
Silver Legacy Nightlife 
And now…the booth action is in Minneapolis, Minnesota 🙂
La Casa Del Camino
So, if you ever venture into Laguna Beach for the day or just want a quick, local mini break…GO TO THE HOTEL LA CASA DEL CAMINO!! A boutique hotel, on the water (literally 1/2 a block from the break) with an amazing location, good rates, and an amazing view from “The Roof”! Jen, my former co-worker and fabulous friend, had to take a tour of some OC hotels and invited me to join her for dinner last night! SUCH A GOOD DECISION ON MY BEHALF!! I have found my new fave hangout!! The roof has the best sunset in the southland! And, not to be forgotten, the food rocked :)!!
My first weekend off!! YEA!
So, this was my first weekend off in over 2 months!! Talk about a nice change of pace for me! HAHA! So, the weekend started off in Chino Hills, with my older sis and her kids. Whenever I get a chance I head over there for some kid action! And if you look at some of these pics, you would think I was their mom (and there is absolutely no blood relation to them…kinda classic if you ask me). 
From their, I went with Lora to her church for a Junior High overnighter. Lora had asked if I wanted to help chaperone at night and the next day, at the beach. Of course I jumped at the opportunity to spend time with my big sis! And the experience was awesome! These kids were great! 
The next morning we went by Lora’s house to get Jojo, Ceviche, and I-man, and headed down to Newport Beach. Surprisingly this was my first time “going to the beach” at Newport! Scary right? I just never ventured down to Newport for the beach action! But again, it was an awesome experience! 
I left the beach to go get ready for the Dig For Kids Silent Action/Dinner at Sangria in Hermosa Beach that night. Cheri decided to go with me to the event. It was a nice ending to an amazing day!
And of course, I got to spend time with my cutie babies!! 🙂
Now, as I look towards the upcoming weekend I realize that I get to look forward to Sat! Of course I am off to Reno, NV on Sunday so my weekend is short lived…but at least I get Sat right?!!!
Yummy Charleston, South Caroina
So this past weekend the AVPCroc Tour ventured over to Daniel’s Island (aka Charleston), South Carolina. And with the exception of the elements (rain, humidity, mosquitoes) IT ROCKED! We played at the Family Circle Tennis Center (which is a beautiful location to have a tournament). Here are some photos from the tournament & player party.
After the tournament Misty invited me to dinner with her father, brother, sis-in-law, and Karch’s parents (who are absolutely delightful). We had dinner at the Charleston Grill at the hotel Charleston Place (which is GORGEOUS). It had to be the best meal I have ever had or experienced! It pays to know the Soux Chef! Wow. I even tried fish and liver! YUCK but SO GOOD!
I will definitely go back to Charleston again…with a trip to Savannah!! YEA! ONE DAY!
Now I have a mini fake break for 5 days…then off to Reno & Minneapolis…YEA!
Bring it on Barry…
So if you haven’t heard yet, on the first day of Hurricane season we had a tropical storm named Barry role through the AVP event in Tampa….CLASSIC! So besides the gnarly weather, things were actually ok in Tampa! Lots of work of course, but Sat night was fun with some of my fave people AND I got to spend some time with my former roomie & teammate of 3 years in college, Viv. Anyways, I get this weekend off, but am back on the road next week. Charleston is beckoning :)!!
Here are some photos from Sat night at the Green Iguana
And here are a couple of pics of me and Viv and Viv and her hubby! 
Louisville, Kentucky….
So we ventured into Derby country this past weekend for the AVP’s return to Kentucky. And Kentucky did a great job of hosting. Great people and great crowds! Hahaha. It was interesting being on the Ohio river and next to (and under) and expressway!! Hahaha. Here are some photos from the weekend (and this weekend I made it out a couple of times)…
The AVP site at Waterfront Park
Caesar’s Palace, Indiana
Lucky Strike on 4th Street Live
From the Beach to the Asphalt
So…most people who talk to me know my lovely situation right now…so we wont talk about that…but at least I got a “home” weekend a week ago with the Huntington Beach AVP stop. Here is a photo of me and Paige from the fabulous Ken Delgado in Huntington Beach.
Despite being completely worn out, I tried to muster up some strength and go out on Sat night…I made it out for 30 minutes (nice huh)…At least I got two pics out of it! Hahahaha!
Then it was off to AZ for the Glendale stop. Luckily enough my mom and stepdad stayed the week in Scottsdale (so I came in early for some poolside action. 
And, I was able to see one my closest friends growing up, Gina. And I got to meet her new hubby Chris! YEA!
So this weekend is Hermosa Beach…um…yea…not fun…but what can you do right?!
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