Thursday, July 17, 2008

Catching Up


Again I am remiss in my postings. Summer has a way of being relaxing and crazy busy at the same time.

Most importantly, the swing set is up and in "full swing" -- pun intended. The kids are loving it. It is not unusual to hear Jared out there swinging first thing in the morning.

I just dropped Jared off at my dad’s house… he’s taking him to Lake Isabella and to see the giant Sequoia trees. I took him to the Hollywood Bowl for a special kids’ concert this morning after swim lessons, and that was sort of a fun thing to do before saying “bye.” I miss him already, though I should be enjoying the respite.

I am going to Glen Ivy Hot Springs Day Spa on Saturday where I will soak, steam, sweat, sun, mud, scrub, body masque and get a massage that sounds amazing! Check it: Rejuvenate your body. Vigorous strokes and direct pressure using transitioning warm/cool Temescal stones warms up and cools down tired and aching muscles.

In my culinary world: It turns out that the best thing I did with all those nectarines was to make some preserves that didn’t set up quite right and now I pour it over plain greek yogurt and top with sliced toasted almonds – YUM!

I had a GREAT dinner date with my friend Dawn the other night… no drama or chaos and we actually sat at a table instead of the bar (my pick). It really gave us a chance to catch up as we spend little time together since I have had the babies.

Oh, and Jed and I went to the Weeds Wrap party last Saturday night and that was sort of a fun/different thing to do. The theme was South of the Border so that means there was lots of tequila tasting -- ay yay yay! I even got to talk to a few of the stars and dance two feet from Mary Louise-Parker (whom I think Jed is in love with.) It was fun, and even better, a cheap date!