Waterman's Ball

So excited for Waterman's Ball tomorrow night.  It's a huge event in the industry, put on by the Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association (aka SIMA) and it's a giant fundraiser.  All of the big names in the industry are there - from founders of Companies to athletes.  When I was at Billabong, only the really important people got to go to this (like the President and VP's).  It's fun being able to go now!

It's starts with 2 hours of schmoozing at the St. Regis Hotel, drinking cocktails and bidding on silent auction items.  Last year I won a gift certificate to Burke Williams - so relaxing!  I really look forward to seeing all of my Clients and old peeps from my Billabong days.

After the cocktail hour, there's a yummy dinner, awards, and a live auction - last year Eddie Vedder was an award recipient.  This year's big recipient is Occy - what an amazing surfer -and he's a Billabong athlete!!!

It's basically a good excuse for everybody to get together for a good cause and have fun.  I look forward to it every year!

Connor

I mean, isn't Connor just adorable???  He's growing so fast!

Proud Dad and Connor

Bathtime!

Thanks Alison & John for a wonderful visit to Big Sky Country!

Big Sky Country

This post is a little late, but I've been busy cramming for the CPA exam last Friday (and now I'm starting to study the next part tonight....will it ever end?)

Ali and I at the Bulldog Saloon

I had a wonderful visit to Kalispell, Montana.  My best friend, Alison, lives there with her husband, John, and their son, Connor.  Ali and I met John for lunch on Thursday at Tamarack Brewing Company before our day of whitewater rafting.  It was hot, blue skies - perfect rafting weather.

We headed up to Whitefish on Friday for the Huckleberry Festival.  It was a cute, small town festival.  I had never had huckleberries before - I loved them!!!  The locals describe them as "blueberries with an attitude."  After walking around and seeing the local crafts at the festival, Then off to the Lodge where I enjoyed cocktails overlooking the lake.  I had a huck-tini - yes, you guessed it!  A huckleberry martini!  I was officially on vacation.....

Enjoying my hucktini

Saturday was a nice mellow day around the house.  Then we went to Ali's friend's wedding.  It was so much fun!

Ali, me, and Amy at the Garden for a pre-wedding cocktail

Ali and John

Ali and I before the wedding

We headed back up to the Huckleberry Festival with Connor on Sunday and ate at the Bulldog Saloon.  It is known for the ronchy photos in the bathroom - ick!  Then we headed back to the house for a relaxing afternoon while Connor (heck, all of us) took naps.

Of course, my favorite part of the whole trip was playing with Connor.  He is such a cute kid and very well behaved.  The next post will be my brag photos of Connor....

Creepy....

I'm sitting in my hotel room in Seattle and should be studying for my CPA exam. I decided to peruse cnn.com and saw the following creepy headline:

"Anthrax suspect called obsessed with sorority."

I thought - I wonder what sorority? What are the chances that it's my sorority? Unfortunately, it was. Read the story here. What a weirdo....

Congratulations Casey & Bobbie!

Last night I went to my friend's wedding.  Bobbie and I have played soccer for 3 1/2 years .  The wedding was at Pacific Edge in Laguna Beach.  It was a beautiful wedding.  There were dolphins playing in the surf behind the ceremony.  I've never seen Bobbie look happier.  Congratulations Casey & Bobbie!