Big Bear, here we come !

Heather, Grace and I have a nice weekend ahead of us. We are headed to Big Bear to camp. The trusty ‘ol travel trailer is packed and ready to go, and I am so looking forward to being up there. We are staying at Serrano campgrounds, we like the campground because we are surrounded by trees and only a short walk to Big Bear Lake. I plan to do some reading, photography and just hanging out with my little ladies. Expect to see some photos of Grace and her first s’mores

Tonights Photo Walk

Tonight I went out with Heather and Grace for a walk…

Babalu – GB Cerritos 1 Year Anniversary

Some photos from the day, no-gi training, a special visit from Master Carlos and a lot of fun with the family.

Assistant Instructors Graduate in San Clemente

Grace loves spaghetti

Tonight we tried some spaghetti for Grace and luckily she loves it! Heather was so happy to be able to prepare ONE meal for all of us. I will post some video later where she was chewing the turkey meatballs that Heather added to the mix.

Gracie Barra So Cal Classic Photos – Day 2

I was unable to get there for the full day but here are some of the moments from Day 2 of the Gracie Barra So Cal Classic.

I am experimenting with a new look, the first 3 here are using that new style.  Let me know what you think in the comments below !

A couple more with the new look:

In celebration, Jeff tries to hoist Greg !

Pumkin Patch with the Family

Some of you may not know but we, like many others, are a part of a blended family. We spent some time together last night at the Tanaka Farms in Irvine at the Pumpkin Patch. The kids had so much fun. We did a wagon ride, played in the pumpkins and even saw some animals. We also ran into a celebrity, Chip Foose was there enjoying his day with his family. We did not bother him, Jordan thought better of it. So here are some of the photos from the trip.

This one below is one of Jordan’s shots.

Jordan auditioned for “The Matrix” but he was not picked because he could not hover in this pose for long… and Carrie Ann Moss is hotter in skin tight leather pants.

Which is the pumpkin?

Gracie Barra So Cal Classic Photos

I was able to join my Jiu Jitsu family todday and enjoy day one of the So Cal Classic. There were a lot of great matches but I was most impressed at the level of skill the kids show. I am in our academy helping to teach children and it is great to see them test what they have learned. It amazes me to see them out there, working hard but mostly having fun ! I also shot some othe Adult action today, I hope you enjoy.
























































GB So Cal Classic

I am headed over to the Irvine Valley College campus to take some photos of the Gracie Barra So Cal Classic.  They have a kids division and for Adults, they have Gi and No Gi action.  I do not plan to be there all day on BOTH days but I will share with you what I end up with while I am there today.

Graces First Birthday Party

We were so happy to have so many people join us for her birthday party. We setup accross the street from our home. We had a Princess Castle bounce house, cotton candy machine, slushies and snowcones for the kids, frozen margaritas for the adults, burgers and hot dogs, and of course cake. Thank you all for coming and sharing the great day.