Summer @Hollywood Soccer Academy

This spring Marley started the under 5 soccer classes in Los Feliz. It was an amazing experience not only for him, but for me as well. To watch him grow from not knowing, getting frustrated, not scoring, or  understanding the purposes of all of the ball exercises; to having fun, participating the whole hour and  growing in confidence on the soccer field.  I don't think I could have taught him sportsmanship and Team work without just putting him in it. I feel this is a lesson that is never too early to learn. It was hard to watching his feelings get hurt, or when he fell, or when he just didn't understand that you have to keep chasing the ball!! And like that it clicked, he got it and I saw so much potential in his skills! Nothing was more rewarding than the day he scored a goal and ran with his hands in the air, "I scored, I scored, MOM did you see!!!" 

I am so happy that he has a love for football (soccer), a sport which has kind of been a family tradition. My dad played, my brother played, I played and the story continues. Until, next season. 

The Bests' Cousins

On our trip to New Jersey, Marley got a chance to visit his cousins and grandparents. This cute trio see's each other a couple times  a year and its like they saw each other yesterday. The first embrace, the urgency to play as if they had 2 minutes, the camaraderie of us against them (parents), the invasion of personal space, thinking they are sitting next to each other when in actuality they are sitting on top of each other.
I remember when I use to visit my cousin 2 or 3 times a year. She was my favorite cousin and my sister.   We had some of the best times of our lives together. An early childhood bond that was formed when we were preschoolers and has lasted in our adult lives. I am so happy when Marley gets to visit. I just always remind myself, no matter how many miles separate us (family) the Love will always keep us connected.

Marley STOMPS NewYork

For the second year in a row we were able to celebrate my niece's birthday! She turned three and it was just a joy to see the excitement of these two cousins reuniting! Marley loves his cousin so much, he often refers to her as his cousin/sister. We had a good old fashion Jersey BBQ and kids dance party in the basement. My parents happened to be in town also, so seeing them was icing on the cake. And them having both of their grandkids together was a joy.

One of my promises to Marley on our trip, was that I was going to take him and his cousin to see STOMP! One of the best blessings in my life. My first big gig. My home. MY family. It's where my adult life began! The show that has given me the skills to be a better dancer, actor....performer. Marley was now going to see a show that defies any boundaries and is enjoyed by all ages! He loved it . She loved it and I loved it all over again. We stomped and tapped all the way home. It was so awesome to see my friends, my family Stephanie, Anthony and Jason, still rocking the show. Catching up with them briefly, about life and kids. I would have never imagined this life 18 years ago, Stomp gave me more that a job.   It gave me the Loves of my Life. 

ROCKYOURBEST

My lil boy, my inspiration has led me to start a fitness, health, lifestyle facebook page, twitter, website, etc to inspire family's to live a balanced an healthy lifestyle for ourselves and to our little ones. To be the best you can be........ @RockYourBest !

Hollywood Soccer

Well folks, I'm a soccer mom! Marley has started soccer and his grandfather and uncle are very proud. The family tradition of football is 3 generations deep!!!! Goalllllllllll

p.s He is so loving his cleats, he feel so big boy right now. 

2nd Generation Bff's

I love my friends and I love it even more that our children love each other too!!!

The Apple Store

Combining our household gadgets we have an I-store!!! ......and one of my toddlers favorite places to hang is the Apple Store. "Marley, really?" We can play with these apps at home! But he insist there are new and more improved ones in the store........... he's right. 

This older woman was so tickled with Marley playing with the educational app, that she insisted she must take a picture! ......ummm Ok?! Cheese