Happy Birthday Rich { Babe }

Happy Birthday to my gorgeous husband! Love you, mean it. XOXO And a very Happy Birthday to my fantastic father in law, Stuart (how amazing is it that they share a birthday?) Hope you both have an awesome day!

{ Happy } Weekend

{Photo by me}

What's on your agenda this weekend?

We're celebrating Kyler's first birthday tomorrow.

Tonight is San Diego Magazine's Best Of Party {you have no idea how excited I am for all those yummy gourmet appetizers}

Be sure to check our Erin & Steve's feature on Polka Dot Bride!

And have a really fabulous weekend!

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{Photo by me}

I Heart San Diego Magazine { It's The Best }

And not only because it accounts for half of my household income but because of all their amazing "Bests." Each year they publish their "Best Of Issue" highlighting their reader's favorite San Diego activities. And this year many of the favorites are "recession friendly."

There are so many goodies in this issue I could fill up my entire calendar for the rest of the year! In fact I think I will make a "mid-year resolution" to try at least one new suggestion from SD Mag each month.

Here are just some of the many Bests:

Best Dog Beach

Best Place to Spot a Celeb

Best Cougar Bar (Yes those Cougars (not the mascot of my alma mater), we have an abundance of them in Del Mar/La Jolla)

Best 24 Hour Taco Stand

Best Hangover Breakfast

Best Place to Pimp your Ride

Best Antiquing by the Beach

....And so much more!

For my first activity - I plan to hit up the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park {It's free to locals on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!}

So if you're a local San Diegan I strongly advise you to grab a copy - it will be your bible. And if you plan to visit San Diego this year, you can get all the Bests off their website.
Be sure to check out the Best Restaurants section, too!

This Friday we'll be hitting up the Best of Party at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Police Foundation. Tickets will get you: good karma, admission + food and drink from many of the vendors featured in the Best Of Issue.

{I think I just broke a record for most "bests" in a single post.}

Have the BEST day ever!

Craving {Color}

I'm not ready to give up my bright summer colors just yet. Tell the browns and neutrals of Fall that they'll just have to wait a little longer....

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Baby {Jackson}

Ok Jackson! We're all ready for you now!

My friend Tara is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her little man who is a few days late now. In order to celebrate his arrival - here are some photos I shot of Tara, Justin and the Jackson bump!

To see more - click here!

{ Calendar } Girl

I need your help! I'm entering my little Zu girl in the San Diego Humane Society's annual "Make Your Pet A Pin-Up" photo contest. Which photo would you vote for?

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12 winners will be selected to make up the 2010 Calendar. And you know I'll be asking your for votes - it's for a good cause!

Another { Monday }

How was your weekend? Mine was INCREDIBLE! As I mentioned on Friday Deb and I experienced WICKED and it was AMAZING! I absolutely loved it. The singing was fantastic, the costumes are gorgeous and "Guh-linda" was hilarious! I highly, highly recommend it.


{Another NYC photo by me since I can't not have a photo in a post.}

On Saturday we spent another day at the track and lost more money. But it's all so worth it. If you're in the San Diego area I highly recommend hitting up the Beer Fest in the infield. $15 for five 7oz beer samples {and if you're lucky they won't take your ticket everytime and it could turn into 7 or more beer samples}

After the track we went to the Chargers first preseason game against my former team: the Seattle Seahawks. We had a great time, however I would like to request that Qualcomm stadium learn to be slightly more efficient when getting people INTO the stadium PRIOR to kickoff. Maybe open more than TWO gates? Just an idea....

On Sunday I was lazy for most of the day editing photos from my big bros wedding. Check them out here, followed by an engagement shoot with one of the sweetest most adorable couples I have ever met. I'll let you guys know when those photos are ready - you don't want to miss them!

And that's a wrap! Hope your weekend was lovely and HAPPY MONDAY!

{ Wicked } Flickr Favorites

SIL and I are going to see Wicked tonight! I'm beyond excited. So I leave you with some Wicked themed flickr faves....pretty different from the usual faves...Enjoy!