Sophia's First Swim Meet

This is Sophia's first year on swim team. We have been wanting her try it for the past 2 summers, but she never showed any interest. And we didn't want to push her either. But this summer, she asked if she could try it out. We were thrilled she decided to give it a whirl without us mentioning it.

Sophia competed in her first swim meet on Saturday. SHE WAS TOTALLY AWESOME!

25M Freestyle 29.06 seconds

Super close race with being the last in the water.
FIRST PLACE

25M Breast Stroke 49.27s

THIRD PLACE

25M Backstroke 52.38s

THIRD PLACE (darn lane lines) ; )

4th place 25M Fly 45.32s (Didn't get a video for this one) : (

We are so proud of you Sophia! You will always be a winner in our eyes!

Kalista the Fish

Although Kalista has more swim lessons ahead of her, we are so proud of her early summer accomplishment!

Raspberry Smash

If you ever get a chance, have a Raspberry Smash at The Biltmore. It is the most refreshing drink on a summer's eve. Ah, if only I could escape there as often as I'd like too.

But since reality must set in, this is my version of that lovely cocktail when you don't want to pop open champagne for just one . . .

Muddle handful of raspberries with an ounce or maybe two of vodka. Hey don't judge! Some cocktail glasses are bigger than others. ; )
Add a litte splash of sparkling french berry lemonade and ice.
Get your shake on.
Strain into cocktail glass and top off with more lemonade. The amount will vary upon your desire of a stiff drink or not.
Top with raspberry and sprig of mint.

*For the true Biltmore Raspberry splash, click here.

♥

A sight like this almost makes me forget the sadness in my heart . . . 

at least for a split second.

June Wrap Up

Just a "few" pics to sum up June . . .

Ronda and the "flag guy". Don't know if I ever got his name.

That night was a blur, if you know what I mean ;)

Nancy's baby shower at the lovely San Ysidro Ranch

Date night at the Bowl. 

Nothing like a little Pat Benatar and Cheap Trick to take one back in time!

Bourbon Room outing!

Love these PEP moms!

Belated birthday celebrations for Talina, Cherise, and me : )

Fun with my two loves

Happiness is a play date at Knit Fit

and at CPK!

School is out = Sophia time . . .

My new workout partner!

 Beach fun with Lulu!