Following an inconvenient week of working from home while Caoilin recovered from the "Hand, Foot and Mouth" virus (thus banned from school), we managed to role into another great weekend. We enjoyed the company of my good college friend, Brian Owen, who was out on another work trip (Wednesday evening through Monday morning). He and Cael have become roommates when he is in town and Caoilin just adores him!
On Friday, Bobby and I went to an Opus 1 Wine Dinner at the Jonathan Club with the Watnes, Lords and 2 others. To our surprise, we ran into George and Jennifer Tierney at the event. Not a surprise to anyone, I am sure, but we were the last table to leave. :) But fighting temptation to join others on the roof for more wine, we were responsible and headed home to relieve the babysitter.
Saturday was a beautiful, but very busy day. After dropping Caoilin off at French class and getting Cael down for a nap, I frantically got ready to attend Kristin Keefe's surprise 40th birthday luncheon at LA Country Club. It was so nice seeing all the family members and friends. Kristin was totally surprised! That night the 4 of us and Brian went to our new favorite family haunt, Pitfire Pizza, where not only was Caoilin ecstatic to see one of her classmates, but I discovered one of the most amazing pizzas I've ever had in my life! Burrata with Arugula salad. I couldn't believe how good it was. While we brought our own bottle of wine (no corkage), we instead chose to sample their Sangria, which earned 2 thumbs up from the 3 adults. Cael had a great time, except for when this 1 particular waitress got too near to him and caused him to burst into tears. He'd been staring at her, so she came over to say hello, at which time he totally freaked out. For the rest of the night, we had to keep her out of his eyesight so that he wouldn't cry. So strange! Caoilin was also amused by the older man in fish-shaped flip flops (who had apparently had a bit too much Sangria). After dinner, kids baths and bedtime, I settled down to watch "Inglourious Basterds" while Bobby went to the Keefe's to celebrate Kristin's bday with her and other close friends.
On Sunday, we woke to another beautiful day. After breakfast at The Wood, we quickly rushed home to change for Caoilin's swim class. Brian tagged along, of course. Caoilin seemed a little sluggish this week, probably in part due to the 1.5 mile round trip bike ride for breakfast. Cael After swimming, Caoilin came home, changed again, and then headed off to cousin Scott's birthday party with Bobby while Cael continued took a nap. While Caoilin was at the Party, Brian, Cael and I took in a little swinging at our neighbors awesome tree swing and got to know our neighbor a little better. He has his own art studio in his garage and he and his wife own a pottery studio (she makes it all) on Venice Beach. After Scott's party, and naps for the kids, we headed down to the JC Beach Club with a bottle of wine in tow. The plan was to hang out, have some wine while the kids ate dinner at the beach and then come home for the adult dinner, which inevitable happened, but not before managing to squeeze in significant time on the swings and a little one-on-one volleyball (Brian vs. Aubrey) until the sun set. I've never seen Cael sit in one spot so long and be happy. I have to give Caoilin a lot of credit as she entertained him court side with a bunch of balls and a plastic bin. Toys-shmoys! (BTW - I loved waking up to the sore abs the next day. It's the one set of muscles that I love the feeling of being sore. Weird, I know. It makes me think I'm thinner and in better shape.) ;) Despite Caoilin's tears, we headed home to scrub the salt and sand off our bodies and got Cael to bed while Brian cooked dinner for us! Spaghetti with Pesto and Salad. Yum! We were all exhausted and hit the hay at a reasonable time. All that fresh air does a body good.
Looking forward to next weekend: Friday date night, Loyola Auction on Saturday with Family & Friends, and play date at the Beach Club and girls dinner on Sunday. Counting down the days...
P.S. - March pictures to be circulated this weekend.
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