Much Luv Grandmama

So when I think of my grandma....I think of my first experiences at Disneyland (she always told me that where the screams were the loudest I wanted to go...hence my thrill ride & Dland addiction)....I think about how our past is very special (for those who don't know...my g'ma could find anything in a family lineage)...I think about how to love everyone (even if they were not "blood" related...and those who know my past know what this one means)...and many others things...

My Master's Degree Graduation Day

My fave memory will always be the early mornings on Xmas day, when I would help my g'ma set up the "santa's gifts" for everyone. Those mornings included 3A wakeup's, xmas music on low over the house radio, tons of talking with my g'ma, and tons of coffee that my g'pa would prepare for us right after we were finished....memories that can't be replaced, but will live on in my heart.

G'parent's flying to Chicago to see me play

Thank you grandma...u were an inspiration to me until the end. Loving your husband, family, and friends...I can only hope one day I am remembered for the same thing....

Their Last Xmas Together (2008)

I love you Grandmama

Impressive Quote from an Amazing Woman

I saw this quote and was like...AMEN...now I just need to think this way! 

"Falling in love-you should go with it, regardless of whether or not your heart gets smashed. You'll be a better person." ~ Sandra Bullock

Tejas Vakay

I have really come to the conclusion that I NEED A VAKAY EVERY FEW MONTHS to stay sane in my world. And all I can say about this trip was that...I WAS SPOILED ROTTEN. From friends to SPI to vball to amazing men, truly an amazing time in one of my fave locations in the world. Check out the mini video....

How much do I love my Babes Program

Elmo's World or MY WORLD

As the World Turns

So besides some of personal life being in an upheaval, things have been rolling forward. All volley of course ;)...from Beach Babes/Boyz to SCVA Tourney's to M2 Dallas...all work some play :). Here are a few shots of the past few months...and for those who want to see more follow me on my Twitter page. I usually update daily ;)

My Baby Boy and his Galpal (a daily occurance)


Beach Babes Fun


M2 Dallas Clinics


M2 Dallas Traffic Fun

Random clips from today at the BB/Boyz tourney (with speaking and nonspeaking)

So no idea why we lost sound in this videoblog, but watch Linds and Sade in the background...their faces are Classic!!



Here are some playing & funny clips from the day..

Falling Ice, Electricity, Chicken George, and Governor Palin (hehe)

So who knew that the Sterling Clinics (via Chitown) would be such an adventure! Of course it all had to start in LB...with the CRAZY flight to O'hare...I guess I knew I had to have a horrible flight since most of the flights in the last year have been pretty decent! Haha...And can we talk about the numb-biting cold I was greeted with there? WOW. Can say BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....and with brrrrr comes MASSIVE STATIC ELECTRICITY! Goodness, I truly HATE being shocked every other minute. SERIOUSLY. Sucks when you are trying to coach someone and move them and then SHOCK. Good times...





Anyways, this Cali girl had no idea about "falling ice" hazards in Chicago! It is a serious thing! Of course Misty had to have some fun with this one. And then to see the Chicago River with ICE chunks in it...SURREAL. Oh, thicker jeans are really made in the colder climates?? Geez, how do we Cali folk survive out there! :)







After our fab frozen day in dwntwn Chicago, we picked up Megan and headed West. How much do we love Oasis stops btw?! They had a Starbucks so we were set! haha...2 hours later we were in Rock Falls/Sterling, IL....home of Chicken George! For all those who have no idea WHAT that is...think funnel cake mix with chicken (deep fried) with a sweet "jan" sauce. Thanks to the Pierce's who took us to a place (for Kristy Pierce's surprise bday bash) that served it! It was also there that we started to realize that Misty was not the only celebrity we had in our mist....Governor Sarah Palin's TWIN!! Hahaha...Jen Bowman (another fab coach we had for Sterling) drove down with her mom Kristi Bowman. Kristi is SO a dead ringer for Palin. She even sounds like her! And the best part was people thought is was her! It was AWESOME!!









The clinics went VERY well the next day...TONS of kids. Can we say WOW! Yes, we will be back...and on top of the kids I got to see some of my FAVE midwest people EVER...the Podschweit's!! Emily, Aubrey, and Mary Kaye - THANK YOU so much for joining us AND bringing such FAB help! I so can't wait to see y'all in Reno!!

















After the clinics we headed back to the Windy City and met up with some friends that I met way back in Turks in 07...Glenna and Mosi! So awesome to see y'all!! AND for the record, it might have been FREEZING there...but it was GORGEOUS!!



Next up....Dallas...HUGE REUNION in the works :)! So excited! Here's to the next adventure!

An Evening With Lady A

So when I was told about Lady Antebellum playing for the Jimmy Kimmel show, I so had to go. And of ALL the nights of the week, it was the only non volley night I had. Of course the good girl I am I left my phone in the car since NO PHONES OR CAMERAS were allowed. Yea, so much for rules being followed since EVERYONE had phones and cameras...thank goodness for technology too...LOVE the youtube videos on the evening!

And if you have not heard of Lady A, I really don't know what rock you have been hiding under. From amazing vocals (LIVE rocked), to BEAUTIFUL members, to amazing (and hit home) lyrics....to just plain fun performances....Lady A is truly a force to be reckoned with! I so can't wait for summer to see them perform again!

Thanks to EJ for totally letting me know about this concert and Mary for being my partner in crime at the show!


American Honey


Run to You


Lookin for a Good Time


Love Don't Live Here

Aaaahhhhh.....Jan Bday's!

Since December is the most fab month EVER, I thought I would give a nod to the fab bdays in Jan too...haha. Talk about an active month of bdays!! My g'ma's always comes first followed the sista...who likes to do week long bdays! Of course this was a big one turning the 3-0! So we spent a few days in Lake Havasu (part 1)...with a few friends and Cheri's fab phone that I have way too much fun with!

Of course I can't forget that PIC's bday is the same wonderful day as Cheri's...we just wish she was west already so we could all celebrate together at Dland (part 2)!! Hint Hint....

After Cheri's bday week came Fab's bday....which included Disney again :). I so never say no to that!! Definitely some good times for sure!! Gotta say, watching Fab's face on the Tower of Terror for the first time was priceless!!