This post should be about one person, but it's not. But I think that's how most things in life work. Should and Shouldn't hardly ever agree. Yesterday evening a group of friends gathered to celebrate Jessica Claire's 30th birthday with a lively game of kickball along Balboa Beach. A ton of people showed up to celebrate Jessica's life and kick a big red ball in her honor…and it was pretty epic.

That's what this post should be about. But it's not.

This post is about Jessica's fiance, Jeff. He's been in the picture about a year, but it's as if he's been around forever. The minute he stepped foot in Jess' life, it's been perfect. No, really, it has. That's just the effect this guy has. He's caring, thoughtful, patient, and hilarious…and he loves Jessica's fiery personality. He planned and hosted the birthday bash and every detail was perfect…the jerseys, the headbands, the BBQ…everything. And I just have to point out that Jeff even remembered to buy soy hotdogs for me. See?! This guy is PERFECT! 😉

So, I guess this is what this post is about. A great guy loving a special girl on her birthday. And the many friends who celebrated their love.

The Birthday Girl…

Here's Jeff…he brought along a black sports pen to make us look extra mean….

…but I don't think it worked so much for Jessica…

JD snapped this photo and told me to look tough…I think I look more like a confused ninja…

My little marketing guru…JD decided J* cross-promotion was in order…

[b]ecker was our team pitcher and he was pretty awesome…although I did have to carry out refills of Diet Coke every inning! 😉

I'm pretty sure Jessica kicked a grand slam here… 😉

Okay, so I had one claim to fame last night. I was catcher (which is code for That Girl Runs Like She Has An Iron Lung), and pretty much just watched the game from the sidelines. One the best kickers from the other team kicked a pop foul and I miraculously caught it. Hold on…it bears repeating…I CAUGHT IT. Jessica captured this picture of Becker's reaction and I really just love it. Definitely my fav of the day…

I took this photo of the Spitting Llamas…aka the losers…

…and Jessica took this picture of The Pink Fluffy Monsters…aka the WINNERS!

Love this series…

Love you, Jeff and Jess!