Lisa Petrarca's Blog

Friday, May 7, 2010

Spring Is In The Air

There is nothing better than having a Church BBQ in the park in the springtime! I couldn't stop snapping pictures of the kids picking wildflowers for their mom.

Just simply breathtaking...this is why I love photography!

The twins putting together bouquets

Simple pleasure

Playing games-Badminton

The joy of being a new father

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Man's Idea of Babysitting

I was at the store yesterday running around with my list of things to do when all of a sudden something made me stop in my tracks.

I couldn't help but smile and think, "This guys wife told him to watch their son and make sure he gets a nap."

He probably had other ideas for his day.

He thought, "I'll wait till he falls asleep, load him in the car & rush over to play that new game I saw in the store...he'll still technically be taking his nap."

So, I secretly took out my camera phone & snapped him in action.

CLASSIC!!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Nothing But Good News

I love when I have so much good news that I have to race home to Blog about it...even at 10:30 at night.

Today Elijah had his Sunset League Championship prelims for track. There were 3 separate heats ( 27 kids) competing in the 400M qualifying event for a total of 9 final spots for Thursday nights Championship Finals @ Cerritos College.

He MADE it! He will be racing with the 6th fastest time in the league. He also is on the 4x100m relay team (fastest time in the league) & the 4x400m relay team (2nd fastest time in the league & the only freshman on the relay teams).

I'm SO proud of him!

Then we have Jullien...who booked a Calvin Klein 2010 Fall Presentation

CLICK MODELS.COM LINK HERE

~Photos by Betty Sze & Janelle Okwodu~

I'm loving the gray colors. I think there is not a single person who doesn't look great in gray!

Jullien also just booked a huge Reebok's Campaign (I'll post pics when it comes out along with the Sisley Campaign pics ...he's definitely moving up!

So as you can see, I'm one proud mama!!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Zumba-Where's the Gym Etiquette

I finally made it back to my Zumba class this a.m, at 24 hr. Fitness. I've been really lazy lately and haven't been in a couple of months...I yigh yigh! I was getting in shape so quickly when I was going regularly.

If you haven't heard of Zumba, it's like going out dancing with your friends...NOT working out. But the results you get are fast & amazing!

Watch the creator of Zumba~Beto Perez~

Try to find a Zumba class in your area...you can thank me later for the tip!

On another note...some people

After my class I went to go do some weights. I had to laugh because everyone was on the treadmill, bikes & stairmaster watching t.v. There was probably about 10 people tuning into this one show that was on.

All of a sudden this girl walks up to a stair master, sets her stuff down. Climbs up on a weight bench & changes the channel to something she wanted to watch.

I couldn't believe it. I was sitting behind everyone, not watching t.v. but I found it incredible that someone has the nerve to do that!

I was waiting to see if anyone said anything, but no one did. Everyone just kind of looked around at each other not knowing where to look because they obviously weren't interested in womens golf.

The girl climb on her stairmaster...happy as could be to be watching her golf program & workout.

WOW.......

Definitely NOT good gym etiquette!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

I Won

So I have to admit, I have a guilty little pleasure that I still indulge in...not financially of course but via the internet...

Back in the day I used to be sooo into fashion, buying the latest cool things. Going to Melrose Ave. every weekend to find a cool outfit to wear out to the hottest L.A. clubs. Even my work clothes were high fashion.

Unfortunately, as you get older you have to tone down the style or you look like an old lady trying to be young (yuck). Okay, I'm not that old...isn't 40's the new 30's?

But another issue is, Beach Living. When you live by the beach it's all about casual, layed back fashion. Even on those nights out...jeans & maybe a dressy shirt & strappy shoes or boots. You show up somewhere too dressed up & people look at you like, "What is she doing? Who is she trying to impress? Doesn't she get it? IT'S THE BEACH! Put on your flip flops and relax!"

I guess it's nice when you're on a budget...you never have to invest in high $ fashion.

But I can't help getting a little envious of places like New York, Paris, Milan...the clothes are to die for!

When I need to curb my cravings...I often indulge in Fashion Blogs.

I LOVE Fashion Blogs.

Recently I began following Bravegrrl's Blog. Stop by & check out her fashion...she is so adorable & edgy. I love people who are "their own person"...they do their thing & it looks cool.

She had a contest for a vintage purse. I loved it!

And I actually WON!!

I can just picture this purse going to New York with me to visit my son. It's versatile & will look perfect even with jeans & a dressy top for those nights here too.

So once I get it, I'll post some beach fashion pics...with my new vintage purse of course!

THANKS BRAVEGRRL!

Don't ya love it?!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Happy 16th Birthday Adam

Today is my stepson Adam's 16th birthday. I can't believe it! My husband & I got together when he was 3 years old. So I've had the privilege of being in his life...not only as a step mom, but also as his coach for baseball.

He has always been such a CRAZY kid! He had 3 concussions by the time he was 12. You would think they probably happened in one of the many sports (football, baseball, basketball or track)...but noooooo. He was a climber. He would scale fences, baseball diamonds, trees, ladders, rooftops...anything. He was a little monkey. But he always seemed to fall. You would think that after a few trips to the hospital he would learn, but noooo not Adam. He's too full of life.

As he's gotten older he has definitely mellowed out a LOT! He has finally stopped climbing...well for the most part (he did climb up on the roof at Easter to get toys & balls off the top) but he seemed to have gained a little more balance with age...no accidents!YAY!

Happy 16th Birthday Adam!!!!

Friday, April 23, 2010

CATCH UP POST

The busyness of moving has left my Blog a little less than on the top of my priority list. But then I find myself feeling less than fulfilled and realized I needed to make a "Catch Up" post. So today you get to see a mix match of my life over the past several weeks.

Rather than words...which also have been less than forthcoming lately...I will give you random photo snapshots.

Pictures often speak louder than words....