Friday, August 31, 2012


Last night, the Handsome Husband and I were invited to a charity dinner put on by Sandy Daniels of the Segerstrom Family for her charity "Festival of Children".  It was HOT outside and until the sun went down we were baking, but we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with HH's colleagues in a beautiful venue.

The theme was "Old Hollywood" and the invitations featured Grahman's Chinese on a starry night with  lights.  Invitations set the tone for every party, so I was excited to see how they decorated.  The tables were simple, elegant and yet dramatic:  silver tablecloths, silver chairs and beautiful centerpieces made of gorgeous red roses.  The food was chinese and it was delicious, they had a candy bar with all kinds of old fashion candy (this was a huge hit) and even a hot dog bar.  They also had macaroni and cheese and chili for those who didn't like chinese food.  An open bar kept everyone happy.  The food tables where decorated with reels of film and gold stars and "The Brown Derby" was where you could get a drink.   The event took place at South Coast Plaza, outside, between Tiffany's and Macy's.  There is a beautiful space with pools of water where the foot bridge begins that connects SCP and Crystal Court and it is strung with wonderful outdoor lights, perfect for a wonderful party.  I wish I had taken pics, but I chose not to take a purse and had nowhere to put a phone etc.



Monday, August 27, 2012

Made Me Smile...

My mother and grandmother used to sing this all the time when I was little, I sang it to my girls when they were babies.  

You are my sunshine
my only sunshine
you make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know, dear
how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away.  

 source: Redneil on Flickr

Don't these look just like stuffed animals, they just don't look real!  Cute as can be!
 Source: pureblyss
Something about this little girl that just makes me smile, she is the cutest thing!
source: tassels
A bunny with a bow...

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Alaska Fishing Trip and...BEARS!

 My son-in-law, Greg, went on a fishing trip with his dad and brother-in-law to Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Park, Alaska last week.  They had a great time and loved the scenery and the wildlife and when I say wildlife, I mean Bears!


 They saw many, many bears.  Momma bears and baby bears; bears everywhere.  They were fishing in the same river, one of the bears even stole a fish they caught.
 The only time the guide hinted at danger was when a momma bear and her cubs appeared out of the brush and into the river.


Joe doesn't know this guy is sneaking up on him.  They let him know as soon as they snapped the pic!

Greg and Joe with some big antlers.  They found them laying on the beach.  
Looks like they had a fantastic time!