Journey to Global Community
I spent my 27th birthday in what has now become one of my very favorite cities in the world. I woke up to a completed 27th year to discover Aram was on the road to recovery from his epic illness, which was the best present I could have asked for. We made our way to breakfast at More Quarters to find a tower of handcrafted cupcakes (complete with edible sparkles) waiting for us at our table, with a note from the staff saying they had donated to the Matchbox project in my … [Read more...]
Happy Fourth Birthday Aram! You are so so loved. On this day, you had your (very scary) early start at life: But look at you now! NOW THAT is worth celebrating! … [Read more...]
My dad turned 63 this week! I've received so many lovely responses from his Valentine's Day letter to me. I know people liberally use the term "greatest dad in the world," but mine really is great. Here are some of the reasons I think this: The Protector When I was little my dad used to carry me all over the neighborhood. I took naps snuggled up with my head resting on his shoulder. He would go socialize with the neighbors and point things out while I was safe in his arms. One … [Read more...]
I've been dying to take Brian to a Speakeasy. We have heard great things about The Edison in downtown Los Angeles. Earlier in the day Brian Surprised me with some of my favorite things: = Then off we went to The Edison. It's in the basement of the Higgins building, which still hosts the first generator in Los Angeles. We entered through a back alley. And walked down a few flights of stairs to enter. They kept with the 1920's style throughout the entire venue. They even … [Read more...]
I'm taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with my boys! Birthdays make commoners celebrities for a day. I am taking this role seriously. Sunglasses must be worn indoors and at night. I also gave Brian my requirements for our bathroom My dressing room: All White! If I see an eggshell washcloth or a vanilla hued rose there will be hell to pay With the exception of the red carpet that I must always be standing on My nose must always be entertained by the smell of imported exotic … [Read more...]
December 17th Samuel turned FIVE! I can't believe it! We had a party at my parents' house! My grandma came because she never misses a hot party. My niece came because Samuel LOVES her (She's 5'11" and looks like a supermodel, I can't really blame him) and all of his boy cousins showed up. Even my cousin Whitney and her husband Bryan showed up with their adorable daughter Declyn! Whitney knitted him an adorable hat for his birthday in his favorite colors (gold and pink, he's not … [Read more...]
November 17 I completely overbooked myself. My cousin came in from San Francisco and her plane was delayed. Then off we went immediately to the boys' MMA class. When we got there they had the parents participate- Both boys didn't want to fight me! Samuel said he doesn't fight girls and Aram just wanted to be mister independent. He kept saying, "mom, just go..." Samuel found a dad to partner with, and I reluctantly left Aram. John McCarthy came over and I was joking about how Aram didn't … [Read more...]
Happy 61st Birthday Mommy! At 60-something you look better than at 30-something... You now: You then: Thank you for.... Breastfeeding me for 6 years, and showing me there is no reason to be ashamed of feeding your baby: Dressing me for Siberia in 60 degree weather: Reading to me: Teaching me the importance of family: Teaching me how to swim (truthfully, Ali taught me, but I had the pictures...) Teaching me how to cook: Teaching me to … [Read more...]
My cousin David's 40th birthday party was last Sunday. We fortunately were up in the Bay Area for the festivities! … [Read more...]
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