Chargers v Broncos and Phase 2!

I just returned last week from a FUN, FUN trip to San Diego. This time, I wasn't really working! My sister, Emily met me in the San Diego airport (she flew from Atlanta), and our friend Kristin came from Alabama with her precious 7 month old baby boy. On Saturday night we attended a fundraiser for Huntington's Disease, where we sat at the Quarterback's table (our friend,
Philip Rivers), and also with Shawn Merriman. (see in photo below). To add to the humor, see the latest on Merriman here. Never a dull moment! We shared many laughs during dinner - especially when Merriman informed Emily that something was in her teeth. YES!!!

The QB with his cute wife.

During the course of dinner we also learned of Merriman's light-switch tattoo, which he "flicks" on and off during his celebration dance. (his dance he describes as "spazmodic").

Terrible photo, but here Philip answers questions from the audience. When asked how he balances his large family and being an NFL quarterback he answered that he has always prioritized his life with 3 F's - he puts his Faith first, then his family, then football. I am glad to know a guy like this!

Emily's attempt to get Merriman to demonstrate the spazmodic. No luck, perhaps he was trying to be on best behavior???

Game Day - Monday night Football! Kristin, Tiffany, and Emily.

Baby Afton's first NFL football game - what a way to go!

While in San Diego, I implemented "Phase 2". Below are a few items installed during my trip:

Painting by artist Ryan Cobourn..

Dubois - painting from Susquehanna Antiques in DC.

Venice side table by Hickory Chair. This guy is getting a little sheer, sexy number to go over it for the Master Bedroom. :)

Pair of Gilt brass benches - France, ca 1900.

Set of 12 majolica plates

Pair of French paintings, coastal scenes from Paul Marra Antiques in LA.

And lastly, an 18th century Venetian painted and gilded bench from Empire Antiques in New Orleans.