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Arijana and I took the dogs out to Otay Valley again today. This is Buba, standing atop the boulders, looking back at us.

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The Browns and I joined Arijana and the Black & Whites for a walk out in Otay Valley today. It is so dry out there right now but it was a beautiful, warm afternoon. The dogs love the opportunity to get out and run off the leash and we enjoyed the time to catch up with each other. That's Johnson's silhouette in the second shot.

Thanks for inviting us friend! We love you guys! :)

day 276

I had a date tonight with Holden (and Robyn and Hannah too!) for dinner at Macaroni Grill. It was such a fun surprise to get to hang out with them! The kids are so much fun and I love it when Holden gets giggling - it is too cute.

Thank you Elsmores! I love you so, so much!

day 268

Jody, Taylor and I went out for happy hour after work tonight at Oggi's near school. For the second time in a row, one of my students was there with his family and they bought us shots. :) We made a toast to all them and all of the other 'good apples.'
Great big thanks to you Everly family, for lifting us up at the end of a rough week.

day 242

Today was a big day for a young team from Chula Vista. Our hometown boys won the Little League World Series, beating a team from Taiwan, 6-3. This photo is terrible but it captured a really exciting moment - it's one I want to remember.

Well done boys! You embody teamwork and true sportsmanship and we are all so very proud of you.

Photo taken with my Palm Treo.

day 234

Dan took me out for a Padre game tonight. What a great break from all the time I've been spending at LdV. Thank you so much Dan! :)

Before the game, we had dinner in the bar at Lou & Mickey's where they were showing the Little League World Series. Park View, a team from Chula Vista (now the LL West Champions) played a team from Kentucky and beat them in 5 innings, 15-0. When we got to the game, the score from the game was on the board alongside all of the Major League scores - how amazing for the boys! (click on the photo to see a larger version)

I used to coach basketball with Ric Ramirez' wife, Kasey and knew Luke when he was just a little guy. They are such an amazing family and I am thrilled to see Ric and Luke doing so well. It really couldn't happen to better people! Good luck Park View!