Anya’s baby shower, Nancy’s picnic party, Merlyn and Hilda, Douglas Park, and More.
August 28
Angela came over and we moved stuff around between the two houses, garage, and studio, (like I’ve been doing for Months now) and then we went up to the park to catch some shots of the lawn bowlers. The lawn bowlers weren’t out but…
…a Wedding!
This picture is here to remind me for the ump-teenth time of the burden of event photography.
The wedding party came over to the park from the church by horse-drawn carriage with a row of classic tricked out cars in accompaniment. They were here for a photo-op and were then going on to Gardena for the reception.
Of course we got a card from these guys and we might just find D&A transported from wedding to reception by romantic horse-drawn carriage!
August 23
On Sunday, Merlyn and Hilda, recently returned from Spain, and ready to Cook. This meal was more delicious, more attractive, more entertaining, and more lovingly prepared than anything I ate last time I was in Spain. Really.
Today’s palm trees, around 15th?, because seemingly I can’t pass by a palm tree without thinking I need its picture.
August 22
From Saturday – Happy Birthday Nancy! who treated her friends to a lovely evening out. Here’s a link to The LA Arboretum and you can click on The Festival On The Green to see what the program is all about.
The Arboretum has done this concert series every year for a while now and I’d expect we could look forward to a chance to enjoy such delightful entertainment again next year.
God Bless America. And the musician’s union that makes us do this before every public event…
The attendees, from Birthday Nancy clockwise around: Cousin Sharon, hidden in the red plaid is Work Friend Suzanne, really hidden next to Suzanne is Book Club Vicki, next is Sorority Sister Sandra, then My friend Nancy, and front and center is Knitting Pal Lisa.
The people who sit in seats. You can reserve tables too, and maybe even have someone else bring you your picnic, but what fun is that?
Packing it away in preparation to bundle up and kick back and enjoy the show.
It seems impossible during the day when it is a billion degrees out there but it does cool down in the evening so be sure to bring socks or slippers, cozy sweaters and shawls and scarves, and remember that the ground gets wet so bring sand chairs or a plastic tarp for under your blanket.
And a grand time was had by all!
Before Nancy’s birthday party Lucas and Betsy had the previously scheduled baby shower for the now already born and beautiful Anya King. She is exceptionally beautiful, don’t you think. Actually, it’s obvious on the face of it that she is exceptionally beautiful, and so advanced for her age.
Angela held the baby And did the list while Betsy opened the gifts. Too cute or what!?! Cynthia took the picture.
We were enjoying the program from the stairs, as reflected in the mirror of the big hall closet.
‘Mom, pleeeeze will you Stop it with the pictures…’
Actually I should write Maa-um, as it is spoken in that special way so that, you know how it is, that you can turn Mom into a two syllable word… But just look how adorable they are!
