WICKED!

 

So much fun!

We were thrilled that Melissa and Jeff wanted to take us to Wicked at the Eccles Theatre. 

Our first time at the Eccles.

Our first time seeing Wicked.

Our first time dining at Fireside on Regent.

Awesome!

The very best part of the evening -- just being with Melissa and Jeff. They're great!

Ryland Jasper Uriona

Beau and Val had another boy and he looks adorable. So perfect.

Uriona Thanksgiving 2018

We always feel so fortunate to be invited to the Uriona Thanksgiving each year, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Such good food and especially good people to love and enjoy. 

Lauren & Eric's Wedding

All in all I must say Lauren's wedding day was in a lovely setting, with wonderful people celebrating her becoming Mrs. Pompa. It was so nice to have so many travel long distances to show their love for her and Eric. I just wish I could have spent more time with Chantel and her family and with Lyndsey and Francesco. I really like Eric's mom, and his dad was super thoughtful of Julie, bringing her a little gift of a culinary delight.  The Pompa family members came up from San Antonio. It is interesting to me that Julie was born in San Antonio, Lauren was born in San Antonio, and now Lauren has married a man from San Antonio.  Go Texas!

A gold star goes to Julie, Tom, Kim and Chantel with an extra gold star to Jeff for all the long hours of hard work they did to make Noles Nursery a beautiful wedding venue.  Michelle Brooks did an awesome job with all the flowers. I love our family. So many people did so much and Lauren is beautiful, fun, excited and appreciative. 

I wish Eric and Lauren much happiness. 

Summer Solstice Celebration

Melissa and Jeff have started the tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice and they make it magical.

They not only invite family, but also so many of their friends and their children. The craft activities and the yoga are only surpassed by the ribs, salads, s'mores and other delicious foods. For me the best part is watching everyone be so happy and just chatting. 

Well, Douglas J. Has Remarried

The best part was talking with his family, including his children. Craig was in Albuquerque.

It's a BOY!

Luke and Katelyn had a gender reveal party and it was fun. I love any time I can spend with the St. Johns and the Maesers are incredibly nice.  Katelyn & Luke will be marvelous parents. Lucky boy.