The reason I originally made travel arrangements for Southern California was to attend a lifelong friend’s baby shower. Her mother and I were best Russian buddies in our college years and onward. Our families attended the same Russian Baptist church in Los Angeles. We sang in the Russian Youth Choir and in the 70’s we were in a Christian Rock Band that toured England in the summers. Heidi sang at Dear and my wedding. Lots of history.
The theme that my friend Heidi and the new mom-to-be, Nikki, decided on was a nautical one. Perfect for celebrating the soon to arrive little boy.
Heidi and Ken have a beautiful home in the Orange Hill area of Southern Calfiornia.
This is the mother-to-be, Nicole. When she was born she lived across the street from us.
My friend Heidi and Nicole.
The food was delicious and listed on a fun Nikki Cravings Menu.
These are all my sisters with me. My SIL and two of my nieces were also at the shower.
My girlfriend Jeanie who married my cousin Jim was there, too. Our friendships intersect with a lot of people from church, the rock group and extended families.
We arrived for the shower in bright sunshine, sat down to our meal in the shade of the early evening, and left when the sun was setting…
It’s nice to be back home with Dear. I was upgraded to first class again and had a nice conversation with an ER doctor who sat next to me on the plane.
My Wednesday will be busy as I’m getting ready to travel to Canada on Thursday. I’ll be scarce till Friday. Hope all is well where you are…