I look forward to the next time I see you, weekend.

• Friday evening, Hubs took me to get a manicure and pedicure.  I got my nails painted a gorgeous shade of dark purple (for one of my favorite Roller Derby team).  He was cute; he just sat at one of the nail stations and read his book.
• We met up with two friend on Saturday for a drink and a quick bite to eat at Chili's.
• Afterwards we went to Roller Derby; my parents actually met up with us.  My two favorite teams are going to the season seven championship on May 15th.

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• Sunday was supposed to be spent relaxing and lazing around the house, instead we went over to the in laws house to deal with some family issues and do some catching up.
• There was a surprise in my pool that you'll learn about on Wednesday.  You might have seen my post on Twitter already.

This weekend I'm really looking forward to a pool party for my nine month old nephew.  Also, Hubs and I might go shooting with my parents.  Who knows what will happen!

How was your weekend?  Did you have anything planned for this weekend yet?  Yeah, yeah.  I know it's only Monday. ;)

Last night was the second time we went to see the Arizona Roller Derby.  This time was even better.  We actually got to sit and enjoy the bouts.  Last night was also the first full male bout in Arizona.  The men were fun to watch, but not as much fun as the women!

Sadly, I didn't bring my Nikon D80.  I only brought my Canon PowerShot SD1100IS, which does not take very good pictures inside the roller derby.  But I did get a couple videos.

The guy doing the jumps is Quadzilla with the Colorado Big Horns.
He's a bad ass skater; on and off the track!

Hubs and I decided to purchase some shirts this time around.

 I got one to support my team; Brawlarinas!

I love badass broads in tutus! :) (pardon the face)

We also found shirts we liked from a local clothing store.

 My shirt! I love seeing Rosie all tattooed up!

Hubs shirt! His friend that went also got the same one.

We also caught a free shirt during half time!

Last night we had a great time.  I allowed myself to loosen up and be nice to the girl that's going to Vegas.  I don't want to ruin my trip because I'm too stubborn.  Speaking of Vegas!  We are leaving late Tuesday night and Wednesday I will be meeting the lovely Honey B.

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. What did you do?

Baby Shower -- It went alright.  I wasn't a fan of a lot of people there, but I made it through it.  It's getting tougher and tougher to go to baby showers each time.  I would be so much more excited to go and hang out if I had a little one or a little one on the way, but I don't.  So I sit there, fight back tears at time and act like everything it alright.

Roller Derby -- Well you're going to be disappointed with me.  I didn't go talk to Fred on Saturday when we went to see the AZ Roller Derby.  I want intimidated!  It was extremely crowded when we got there and there were so many photographers already.  So I never worked up the cajones.  I'm thinking about emailing Fred and seeing if he wants to meet up some time he's free.

We saw the Bad News Beaters bout against the Brawlerinas.  I didn't have a specific team I was going for, but the Bad News Beaters ended up kicking ass!

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Faded hand stamp from the AZ Roller Derby.

The jammer coming around the corner.

Invisible jammer!

See the girl walking right there?  In the red.  I wish I could have gotten a picture for you.  It was priceless.  She had this lacy red top on with a black tiny vest on.  Her little boobs were popping out of it along with her chubby belly. Not cute!  I have more to love, but I tuck it away from the public. Yikes!

After Roller Derby we went out for a drink, which is still a weird concept for me.  We sat at the bar and I wasn't carded -- two firsts!  I had a Sex on the Beach; I didn't think it was that great.  But it definitely did the job.  I'm a lightweight since I never drink.  I gotta get ready for Vegas though.  Yes! I'm going to Vegas!

BBQ for my Brother's Birthday -- It was pretty laid back; it was just family.  The past few weren't that laid back.  My brother would have his Police friends over and they'd have one too many beers and they were quite humorous.  But Sunday my SIL and nephew were sick, so it was just a calm night.

But I got to see this little booger!

He likes to eat his books, rather than read them.

And this one of Root Beer because I thought she was laying funny.

Overall, it was a nice week.  A bit busy, but nice.  How was yours?

*My appologies for the awful quality photos.  I only used my iPhone and it doesn't have a quick shutter.  For the Roller Derby I didn't really have a time to use my better camera.  We couldn't get close enough.

Hi Kaitlin,

You are welcome to shoot photos at the event or practices. If you ask for Fred at the event, we can meet and figure out how to get you involved!

Thanks!

Fred Nutz
Production Director
AZ Roller Derby

But I have a dream and it's pretty crazy.  After watching Whip It I remembered how awesome it would be.  I started doing some research last week; I honestly didn't know there was an Arizona roller derby team.  How flippin' awesome would it be to be a part of this?  It would be like having another family.

After further discussion with my husband, I have decided that I'm going to contact them.  Not to join right now, but possibly in the future (once I get in better shape).  I'm going to see if they are interested in having someone handle their networking sites; Twitter, Facebook, Blogspot, MySpace and they have a few others.  I would also like to try my hand at photographing them.  Pictures for the website; posed and action shots.  I see that they already have a staff, but I think I might be able to bring something different.  I think I could keep them up to date as well.  All I can do is try and see what they say.

AZ Roller Derby was founded in 2003, making it one of the oldest flat track leagues in the nation. AZ Roller Derby is also a charter member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the only national governing body to regulate interstate play for flat track roller derby. All of our fabulous derby vixens are volunteers who sacrifice countless hours each week practicing, promoting and savagely beating each other. Every part of this new style of derby IS REAL: every fall, every hit and bloodied body part. It has been said that they do it for the love of the game and the hate of each other; but they also do it to bring you, the good people of Arizona, a high octane sport that is second to none. AZ Roller Derby is a dynamic group of women from all walks of life. From teachers to bankers and home-makers to atomic scientists, the organization is owned and run by women determined to revive this classic American sport on their own terms.

I am going to send an email to the Arizona Roller Derby this week.  Any advice on what I should say and  how I should say it?  I'm quite nervous.  This is something I would really enjoy doing.  And it's something that would get me out of my shell.