Still thinking about The Bowl...

My simply amazing, and incredibly lovely sister, Caitlynn, had the grand idea this past spring to go to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl....My only memory of the Hollywood Bowl was from when I was in my elementary years and we saw Michael Feinstein and some bubbly woman singing and I was eating a sandwhich of some kind. Isn't it romantic? 

Anyway, Caitlynn and her boyfriend Zach go to the bowl. It is one of their things. I knew I was jealous but I couldn't quite put my finger on why. Now I know why! IT WAS MAGICAL.

So we were pretty far up there...but it's a concert. You listen. And, boy, did we.

We had a stellar picnic before hand. I mean, this picnic was bomb. This might not come out the way I want, but I just felt old fashioned awesome. I want more of this. I want to experience picnics with everyone.

Oh also, my friend Katy cued me in to a picture editing website. I have fun. And yes, Caitlynn and I are future neighbors. We are determined.

Aren't they though?

Death Cab was incredible. The Philharmonic was marvelous. The fireworks set to "Transatlanticism" brought tears to my eyes. The company was to die for. And my thoughts keep going back...Hollywood Bowl, I'll see you again. 

Sharing Joy...

My days of summer are zooming by...I feel like I have a million things to do but then I choose other things to do instead...It's a grand 'ole time. I'm loving these days of living with my best friend. It's crazy. I can't even believe it's allowed. But I'm loving it. A continuous work in progress. 

What I love almost as much as my joy in this new life is watching others capture it. Seriously, ever since Kyle and I exchanged vows and were supported in our new commitment by so many people we love, I have been itching to be a part of other's weddings. I have always loved weddings but now I feel like I have a whole new appreciation for them. The joy shared overwhelms me. 

Luckily I am going to get my fix for the month of July. One each weekend for the first 3 weeks. Yes please. 

On July 3rd, 2009, I watched Julie Ann Gregg marry Jared Bennett Johnson. I had a pretty good seat. 

You know when you love someone with so much of your being and then you instantly like their future mate and you want to just scream because you don't think your smile shows your happiness enough? That's how I feel about Jared and Julie. They are joy. They are patience and commitment. They are best friends. I am so thrilled for them.

The Bridesmaids and the now Mrs. Johnson. What a crew. 

Julie and her mom, Maryanne. Beauty, eh?

Oh how I love these girls. Our little Point Loma crew. Always loving, always laughing. It's all about the heart. 

Did I mention Extraordinary Desserts? This was mine. "The Viking". We conquered, The Viking and I. Did I mention I loooooove chocolate? Favorite food.