Family Day All Day

We've been feeling a bit lonely lately, so today was really nice.   It's sunday, a family day anyway.  for lunch, we were invited to this couple's house---they aren't really my relatives, they are my cousin Mickie's relatives on her father's side, and older than us.    He is from Chicago originally, was a lawyer and a judge here in Mill Valley.  There names are Sarah and Arne, and they live in Tiburon.   Mickie had given each of us the other ones' names, so we contacted each other.    It was lovely.  They live in a lovely condo, filled with beautiful art work, decorated beautifully, and very warm and inviting.  They are very nice;  Arne has had a stroke, and some of his memory is affected, but he was really pretty sharp.   Sarah is younger than he is, and delightful.  She is a writer,  is currently writing short stories  She is quick and bright, open and delightful.   We had a really nice lunch, it was nice to meet them.

We had to leave there early, however, because Jay and Linsdey were having her parents and us for dinner, to celebrate Paula and Ken's birthdays.   It was so nice!    Jay made delicious "short ribs of beef", although none of us thought they were actually short ribs.  We weren't sure what they were, but they were marinated and cooked wonderfully.  Lindsey made a wonderful salad, sweet and fresh, and a delicious almond torte.   It was sort of a Hawaiian food theme, as both of them are so clever with themes!    Aside from the good food, it felt so good to be there all together.  We are a new extended family, and it truly felt like that.    We toasted that, as well as being their first guests in their new place.   Lindsey's tummy is growing beautifully, as she now has a nice round bump, not too big, but noticeable.    Amazing how she grow everytime we see them. 

so, it was a really nice day, we felt so good and connected.  We had to bring Gus with us because of the length of time we'd be gone, but he can't come in the house because of their kitties, so he was outside.  He is getting used to that there, and was quite happy too.   We do miss friends, and the rest of our family alot.   Jim and Laura are coming out soon, and we are excited about that, wish the rest could be here too.   

And oh, he slept through the night!  yippee.