The things in life you learn through friends.

And family.

That they eventually become both.  I am lucky enough to say, this is the part of my life I love.

I know none of you knew this about me, but I love my good friends, and most always love a good time. HA!

Mix the two of these together, with simplicity, and you have a winner winner chicken dinner.  At least in my book.

Carmen sent out a text asking if our six-pack would gather at her local harbor park.  Friday at 6.  Two of the six were at the island basking in the afternoon sunset on America Jane, with wind kissing their faces.  We sat here.  Bill and I arrived late, but that's okay, we made it.  And so the four pack, plus two of our lovely friends adorned this picnic table, and chatted the night away.  Yummy food, good wine, and lots and lots of laughs.

I've learned that friends keep the glue in tack, when life gets full, and rough. 

Picnic benches or fancy restaurants.  It's those friends that can look across the room, eye to eye, and get you. Sometimes a wink, and other times a smile of acknowledgement.  Whether that smile is "smelling/calling" bullshit, or if that smile is saying "game-on". Often times we remind each other of our worth. Of why this life is worth fighting for. For happiness.  Trying to forget the heavy chapters in it.  Encouraging one another that the scary rough times pass, and together we will make it.  To go ahead and order the good glass of wine.  Because we only live this fast life once.

Friends that agree to come along on adventures the next day.

So we packed it up, and headed here.  Unplanned and last minute.

Terrenea Resort- Palos Verde, CA

And if you haven't been, do yourself a favor and go.  Take a wallet full of money and go.  No, seriously, this resort is gorgeous, and plentiful.  The paths around, and walk down to the water is worth its work-out.  Just go.  Plan a day when the sun is shining, and go.   We dined at Nelsons.  Where water is fifty dollars. ha.
Not really, but you know those places where appetizers run the same price as a good dinner at a local place.  That kind.  But the view?  The view?  Just go. Pack a lunch, and a stash of good wine, and take your lover there.  Wear good walking shoes, and take a blanket.  Soon, you will get down on your love fest.  I promise. Don't take the kids.  I only say this because the walking, holding hands, doing a day date is worth you.  Don't have kids, or a date?  Take a friend, and go get after it. 

White and black, black and white.

It's a bird.

It's a plane.

It's HERCULES!

It's beauty. 

Friends that grab things high.  

And do funny things to call out the whales and dolphins.

Meanwhile, as I'm hollerin' out to sea, Carmen is in full hair commercial mode.

 It was a beautiful day. 

 We dined and dashed. 

But not before stopping at this chapel by the sea.  

I stepped into fantasy zone for like 5 minutes.  Never getting my hopes up, but always dreaming. 
I've always had a fantasy of proposals, and dresses, and of course venues.  The vision of where I would celebrate, and how.  This place was bad ass. 

But we got a move on....

And before you know it, we walked into Trumps Resort.  More eating, and more wine-ing. 

Trying to catch the flash of green as we said "good night Mr. Sun"

We wrapped our night early, which was a blessing all around.  Miss Kali drove home for the weekend, and our plans to hang with her on Sunday morning was well worth planning for.  Her Dad's famous breakfast-

These two have been working their tails off, while keeping their love in tact.  xo

Is there anything better than pancakes on a Sunday morning? 

Our boy stopped by for a quick visit and Sunday morning boat ride. 

Easy like Sunday morning.....

Well.....

When the tide is up.....one must duck. 

Or pick your nose.  Either one works well.  Keepin' it easy on Sunday morning. 

It fills a mothers heart to have her birdies in the nest.  Even if just for a few moments. 

And of course this baby birdie too. 

I hope your weekend ended up good.  If not good, well enough to be thankful for good health, good friends, and always looking out for good times.

Because even if you feel lonely or lost, just remember, those times don't last.

Stay busy, and stay true. Keeping kindness in the front.  Or back.  Whichever looks better!


Cheers!

ps. Remember, smiles are always in fashion.  And they're free.  Give some out today. 

Lots and lots of love and peace to you all.

This Mama Lisa