Lacrosse College Scrimmage

Cooper's lacrosse team got the opportunity to watch a college game between Cal State Fullerton and Oregon. The boys had a great time watching such high level of play.

At halftime, the Tomahawks were able to go out on the field and scrimmage each other. It was a mix of 5th-8th graders.

It was action packed and a fun way to play. Coop got the ball a few times and played aggressively.

The scrimmage didn't last too long, but these boys had a blast. It was such a neat experience and a great way to spend a Friday night!

Desert Getaway!

Boy did we all need a few days away! We needed a little time to relax, not have a schedule, no activities to drive to, no lunches to pack, no work to get to, etc.! We used our timeshare for a few nights away in Palm Desert and it was great.
We met my family for brunch in the morning to celebrate birthdays, then headed out to the desert. We know we are close when we see the windmills!

 The sun was shining and we had warm days to play! It sure felt like summer. We spent A LOT of time playing ping-pong. Cooper is the reigning champ...not sure where his skills came from. :)

 We rode the shuttle over to check out the hotel, apart from our villas.

 Coop can't stay away from basketball, even for a day, so we found the only court they had.

 Had to eat and play in the big jacuzzi tub in our room...

 We had a blast with the arcade games, air hockey, and table shuffleboard in the game room.

Coop rode his skateboard...

 We hung out at The River, an outdoor "mall". We visited the Peter Lik gallery which is always awesome, and had to enjoy some Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

 We spent many hours playing frisbee too!

A highlight of our trip was hiking the Indian Canyons. What a gem of a spot in the desert. We loved the incredible rock formations and the amazing waterfalls and streams.

 This water was cold, but oh so refreshing!

We had a bit of a scare when Coop slipped off of a rock and landed on his back on another rock below. It knocked the wind out of him, and he ended up with a couple of bruised ribs, but he's a trooper and kept on going.

 These kids are obsessed with resort smoothies...just can't get enough of them!

 One of my favorite parts of being away is taking the time to enjoy a cup of coffee outside while the sun rises...

 Gotta love a pool with a basketball hoop. The kids played for hours and did not want to leave....

 I am so blessed...

We had a fantastic time. Even though it was only a couple of days, it was nice to be away from the craziness of our everyday lives and have fun as a family!

Girls Night Out!

Feliza and I have been trying to get together for months! We found the perfect new place to try, and spent a fun night hanging out, catching up, drinking wine, and painting on canvas. So we squeezed it into our schedule and made plans.
We started out with a plain white canvas, and followed each step the instructor gave to complete our "masterpiece."

Well, ours didn't come out as good as the instructor's, but it wasn't too bad for our first time! We had a great night out, and hope to go back soon for some more fun!

Let's go Tomahawks!!

Coop is finally ready to play! He ended up with a horrible cold and cough this past week, which forced more rest, but he was able to make a practice this week, and finally able to run on his foot. He was anxious to be a part of the game today.

 He wasn't sure how much play time he would get since he's been off for a bit, but coach put him in throughout the game and he did great!

 He proudly wears #32, and I love that I can spot him with his red gloves!

 He played midfielder, or "midi" throughout the game, which meant lots of running and ball handling.

 He even got a chance at face-off midi.

 Waiting his turn on the sideline, watching intently...

 It happened too fast to get a picture, but Cooper scored an awesome goal! He was so excited!

 Way to go Temecula Tomahawks! Another big victory!

 It was a beautiful, warm day in San Elijo. This kid is beat, but he sure did well. After a lot of down time, it was nice to see him doing what he loves!

I think a celebratory lunch was in order!

We are looking forward to a great season!