marina’s visit

i was super excited when marina texted me she was in town and wanted to meet up. pam had contacted me a few days prior to see if i could do lunch but i could not, so i was glad we were able to meet up outside of those initial plans!

marina said she could swing by to say hello before she headed on over to an old neighbor’s house for a bbq. i told her if her neighbor didn’t mind, i could go there instead so our time wouldn’t be rushed and too short. it worked out perfect! olive and i got ready and headed on over.

it was a lovely evening weather wise. olive and i walked up and immediately ran into ben, marina’s dad! we talked for a bit but i could tell olive was really interested in the bouncy house. poor thing didn’t have a swimsuit but she really wanted to go in. funny thing though, the closer we got and the more wild the kids became, she opted out. ha! she was like no way…i am not going in. she changed her mind, turned around, and walked away. that’s my girl.

i connected with marina, elva, and a few other people. it was fantastic meeting up! i was so glad that ended up being our plan. it was low key, relaxing, and it was wonderful catching up with the rodriguez’s and other folks at the party. everyone is so darn nice and olive was such a good girl. she’s so stinkin’ sweet. i really had a great time! oh gosh, how i miss these people!

well, i am hoping to catch these folks in the future sometime soon. i know it would be hard with ben and elva being in arizona and marina and family now living in boston! i definitely will take the random moments i can get with these wonderful families i have known for sooooo long! cheers to good times with friends!