Happy Independence Day everyone! Andrew (Gary’s cousin/the best man from our wedding) is here visiting currently. He and I are completely sunburnt from a day in Malibu, but more about his time here later…..The following is an overview of events since the last update:
June Gloom?! Not here! Ok well maybe the weather is a little gloomy in the mornings, but apart from the chilly weather, our June has been pretty fantastic! Here are some of our recent highlights:
1. Nathan’s visit!
Day 1: We picked Nathan up at LAX Sunday morning and headed to lunch where we watched our high school friend Graham Rahal finished 3rd in the Indy 500. Then we walked along the pier and beach at Santa Monica. Some friends met us there and we ate at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Day 2: Memorial Day – We got up early and drove down to Rosarito, Mexico. After a venture trying to find a place open on a holiday to buy car insurance for Mexico for the day, we quickly made it across the border. When we got to Rosarito, we looked for the taco stand with the most people at it and decided to eat there. Gary and Nathan had delicious shrimp tacos and I had the best horchata of my life!! Then we hit the beach. It was chilly, but Nathan got in the water for a few minutes. The drive back was most interesting, as crossing back into the US takes awhile. As you wait in several mile long rows of cars, people beg for money, try to sell you souvenirs, and sell snacks. We hadn’t had dinner so we got some awesome snacks on the way out!
Day 3: I worked, so Gary and Nathan had a boy’s day. They visited the Santa Anita racetrack, LA Coliseum (at USC), and Rose Bowl. Then we all went to Hollywood for a taping of Jimmy Kimmel featuring Carson Daly and Flavor Flav. We ate at the Hard Rock with Jeremy and Amanda afterwards, sitting near the band featured on the show that night.
Day 4: Gary was supposed to work but caught my cold and stayed in for the day. I took Nathan on a girlie day! We went to the Grove and Farmer’s Market where we ate lunch. Then we went shopping (I mean….laughing at prices!) on Rodeo Drive. We saw Mr. Bijan’s Bugatti which was the most awesomely ridiculous car ever! We got cupcakes at Sprinkles nearby to take home!! Nathan grilled chicken for dinner J
Day 5: I was back at work, so Gary and Nathan visited the Gamble House (a cool architectural home and the location of Doc’s garage from Back to the Future). Gary also took Nathan on a tour of our church and drove him around Beverly Hills to see some celeb/big houses. We went to Barney’s for dinner to watch the NBA finals.
Day 6: Gary was working an needed the car so Nathan and I had to get by on foot! Gary dropped us off at Urth Caffe to start our day. We walked along Melrose, stopping in some shops along the way. Then we ate at Pink’s (famous hot dogs – although, Nathan got a burger) and continued our trek to the Grove. We lined up for the filming of Extra featuring Christina Aguilera and her team from the Voice. We got their pictures and autographs and had a fun time!! Gary got super stuck in traffic, so Nathan and I waited for a bit and then we all stopped for some local California style pizza!!
Day 7: Before taking Nathan to the airport, we hit Venice Beach and enjoyed watching the, well, everything! It is quite an experience!!!
It was sad to send him back on a plane, but we were so grateful Nathan came to visit! We had a wonderful time together!!! (All of the pictures are on Nathan’s facebook, so if you can’t access that but would like to see let me know.)
2. Job Updates:
A. Gary has a new job which we are very excited about – feel free to contact him to learn more!
B. I am still enjoying spending my days with the baby (now 7 months)! He is crawling, has said “daddy” in context, can pull himself to a standing position, and is just a bundle of joy!!
C. I have dropped down to one day a week at VS so I can have a free day each week to do housework or relax at the beach!
Fuller Update:Gary received a scholarship that was a complete answer to prayers, and will be
starting classes in September! Praise the Lord!
3. My BIRTHDAY!!
23! Seems like a real adult age – haha! I worked on my birthday (which included a trip to and tour of Nestle as employees could bring their children that day – so I took the baby to his mommy!). In the evening, Gary and I headed out to Red O Restaurant, by Rick Bayless (the top chef of Mexican food basically in the world). It was the most delicious thing ever! Our favorite part was our first course: sopes – masa balls with black beans, plantains, a red sauce and goat cheese. Delish!! It was simply amazing and highly recommended ;)
4. MOVIE PREMIERE!
Gary won/earned tickets (via an app and thanks to Subway) to the world premiere of the Green Lantern at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. We didn’t get to walk the red carpet, but certainly enjoyed it nonetheless! We got free popcorn and pop, and I sat just a few rows in front of Jake Gyllenhaal, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and more! It’s not really my type of movie, but I enjoyed the experience and it actually wasn’t that bad!
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