Nostalgia...One year (almost) gone by

IRELAND! If you haven't been...GO!
Hard to believe Rob and I have been married for a year (well, in 13 days). The in-laws in Long Beach threw an almost anni party for us with their friends on Saturday (pictures to post soon) but the party got me thinking about our wedding and our H-Moon! And what a honeymoon it was...here are some of the pics. Remember...if you haven't been to the Green Isle...you must!!



Hahahahaha...okay, so here we are looking for the darn Guiness Factory and it starts to down pour...I'm wanting to get a cab and Rob insists that we are very close to the gates so he stands in the pouring rain reading a sopping wet map. Too funny! LOVED IT!
GORGEOUS! These are views along the coast on Achill Island. A detour we were not planning on. That was the best part of the H-Moon. We weren't on any schedule and and if we decided we weren't keen on any area we travelled to another. Though Achill Island was "out of the way" it was the best three days ever! A place of beauty, relaxation and pure serenity. We stayed at The Bervie...owned by John and Elizabeth. A darling couple who serve you an Irish Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner. Wow! We definitely will go back...

My Boys!!

Dad and doggie look a bit schnockered in this pic but I promise there was no bubbly involved...just bubbly from our happiness with the most adorable pooch in the world. What a face...it just spells H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S!!!!!!

Kathryn & Ryan

Okay, so, unfortunately, we met up over sad circumstances but we were so happy to be with each other. K & R just happen to be the most wonderful people in the world! Our darling friends from NYC. Here we are at the famous San Tung in the Sunset District. K & R have raved about this place for years...we finally went and, wow, it was goooooood!

Dinner with Friends

The best things in life are friends! Dining and friends...what more could you ask for? A good schmooze amongst a feel-good ambience and a delectable meal...Rob and I met up with Dave for an evening at McCormick & Schmick's (Thanks, Lainee) in Beverly Hills. YUM! Then we made way back to Dave's for some dessert, wine, homemade beer (for the boys) and good times!



Bree and Colin met up with us at The Galleria in Sherman Oaks. So, okay...we have to admit...we were craving a chain...Cheesecake Factory.


Amanda, Bree and I met up at Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood for one of our monthly dinners. Well, we try to make it monthly but sometimes a few extra weeks pass by. Gosh, I'm going to miss these. But at least we have our Annual Girls Weekend which also includes Alli & Claudia!!

Dog Gone Good

Excuse me...it doesn't get any cuter than this!!!!!!! Toby's favorite thing to do is spend the day at the park. We were on our usual weekend stroll and stopped by Woodbridge Park. He gets so excited as we approach the corner. He just can't move fast enough...he practically chokes himself on his collar tugging and pulling until we are smack in the middle of the green grass and amongst children. He is so cute. He just plops down, loves the breeze in his face and just pants in such excitement watching everyone play. Naturally, he gets LOTS of attention from families. He just loves the kids...he gives them licks when they say hello.


Here's Toby getting into the shopping bag. Of course some shopping has to be done on a Saturday afternoon stroll. Oy, we love this doggie!!!