Life Is Better With Friends

Dear Diary,
The gift of time is precious.  Last Sunday I met my beautiful friends for dinner in Manhattan Beach.  Making time to nourish our friendships is important for my health, happiness, and overall life balance.  Quality time with friends can be productive personal time as well.  They bring joy, perspective, support and knowledge to the table.  I'm grateful every time we're together.  Thanks Ang, Sherry, Michelle and Missy for always taking time to meet, eat, laugh and share.

Gratitude Journal

Dear Diary,
Today I'm grateful for my best friend Sherry.  Our story started 30+ years ago in 7th grade.  We've watched each other grow up, get married, have babies, start a business and travel together.  We laugh, we cry, we share everything and have tons of fun together.  We have each others back and know we can trust one another.  I feel blessed and lucky to have her in my life.  She makes me smile and fills my heart with joy.  Sherry is a treasure and a definite friend for life!

My Oldest Daughter Turns 12

Dear Diary,
We had a beautiful day celebrating Josette's birthday.  She woke up early to open her presents before school.  At school she was surprised to find her locker decorated and festive.  The girls and I joined her after school for lunch with her girlfriends then we all headed to the Red Onion for her birthday dinner.  The day was filled with joy and she was thrilled to be with her family and friends.  Josette is many things... she is kind, sweet and caring.  She is very smart and talented.  She loves to dance, surf and craft.  She always does her best and puts 100% into everything she does.  We are very proud of her and amazed how well she handles herself.  We love you to the moon and back and hope this year is the best ever!

 With her friends Kylie, Bailey, Bella and Kate

 Brother Van and Alligator Sam

Sweet sisters, Jessie and Gigi

Friends Forever

Dear Diary,
Saturday night Sherry and I celebrated our sweet friend Heather's birthday.  We met at Tanino's in Westwood and had the best time wine tasting and dining on a trio of ravioli, penne and risotto.  I love Heather for many reasons but mostly because she's sweet as pie, loyal, smart and funny.  I love our girlfriend time and cherish the moments we have together!