Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Takashi Leaps from an Airplane in Hawaii

Takashi loves Hawaii. And he wanted to see more of it. So he and a friend jumped out of a plane. With a parachute.

Dolce wants to go to Hawaii now and jump out of a plane with Takashi. But she wants Takashi to take photos of her. I think they're both loco!
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia.
P.S. But I admire their courage!
P.P.S. Photos by Takashi.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Pretty in Pink

Takashi took this photo of a young model at a photo shoot. I think it's pretty! Even though pink is Dolce's favorite color.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Dolce Birthday Invitation

Takashi just told me that he received a birthday party invitation from Dolce.

It said:

Dolce's First Birthday!!
Come Celebrate!
July 25th 2009
7pm @ Fendi Fifth Ave
FUR Salon

RSVP by July 22nd

Dolce learned about RSVP's on Brooke's shower invitations! I haven't received my party invite yet...and does Dolce really need a fur, with all that hair of hers?
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia
P.S. Concept courtesy Takashi.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

La Rana

India is not fond of frogs.

If she sees one by the pond in our back yard, she refuses to go near it.

But Felicia loves frogs.

She tried to get a close-up of this one.

But when she got too close, it jumped into the water.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Lover Boy Mario

Julie took some more photos of 12-week-old Mario, who's apparently even won David's heart. Everyone agrees: he's a keeper!




Friday, July 17, 2009

Party Time at Steve & Tammi's

Recipe for a lovely evening: a gorgeous lake view...

...and a master chef/host named Steve (who also almost single-handedly created all the landscaping and built almost the whole house in addition to serving amazing fixin's).

To that, add lovely friends (Julie) and a beautiful, warm home...

...as well as lots of other friends (Chris and Cathy) and boat rides...

..and more friends (Chris, Kathy and Janet) and more food...

...and lovely hostess Tammi with Lori and Chris...

...and add Jan N-F, Felicia and Julie, kids and grandkids, toasts to the birthday girls and a singer belting out a birthday song...and all and all it was a most enjoyable evening. Thanks to Steve and Tammi for the wonderful time!
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Oil Mogul Julie

Chris and Julie stopped by to spend a quiet afternoon by the pool. Chris read a paperback bestseller, and Julie asked for the Wall Street Journal.

Wait--did she say, "Wall Street Journal"?

She did! Julie has moved on from teaching and is now selling lower cost gas to homes and businesses.

She showed us all a chart in the WSJ Money and Investing Section showing oil price's rise and fall.

Yes, Julie did.

Chris went back to her novel and Felicia drank her pink, X-Rated Vodka. Julie wouldn't talk to anyone. She had articles to catch up on.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia