Farewell for Now, Part II

Saturday, 19 September 2009:
This was a hectic day to say the least! 

• Breakfast with friend:  check. 
  
• Baby shower and birthday party in Santa Monica:  check.
• *Renew hopes of sub-leasing my car while I'm gone:  CHECK!  (whew!) 
  
• Rush home for party with friends: Check!
  
  

The original plan was to have a beach bonfire (one of my faves), but it seems that everyone had that same idea today, so all the firepits were taken... this was not surprising in light of today being such a gorgeous day.  However, all things for a reason, as the backup plan ended up being much better!  We relocated to Jessica and Jay's new house and it was a perfect evening! Great weather, good friends, yummy food, excellent (and creative) cocktails, hilarious reminiscings... what more could one ask for?

Thank you, Jessica and Jay for hosting a lovely bon voyage party at your new house!  It was great to see everyone.  Thank you, Susie, for putting the shindig together.  Thank you to all for sharing in a very fun night!  I will certainly miss each of you, but look forward to visits as discussed (see, it's now in writing, Michelle!  oh wait... so was that Hawaii thing...  hhmm) and to keeping in touch.