Dedicated to your Aunties in Cali....

This blog is dedicated to your aunties in So Cal who will probably read this the most and who I miss tremendously. I stay connected to their lives thru my obesssion in reading their blogs and I was strongly encouraged to start one of these on your behalf, Harper, to keep them posted on your happenings and our journey thru it all. So raise your glasses ladies-(please have some sort of wine in them when you read this-if appropriate) and cheers to being amazingly beautiful soulful woman who I am blessed to have in my life. Even though we are unable to see each other in person right now, you ladies continue to inspire my soul and I thank you for being my friend!

my favorite Historian Ms. Carrie Deboo for who I would be memoryless without her spectacular documenting and memory making abilities:)
Sara T. who has been a true friend, thru and thru!
Ally-bug- my very first friend in Cali (oh we've done some damage together:) & Shannon- my friend thru a friend (thanks Ally)
Jayme-another friend thru a friend (love it!!)who gave me a piece of my sister in Cali and was often my voice of reason...

Remy-aka Ram....a carefree spirit...some good f'n times we've had...one of the best wine buddies:) (even out of my nalgene:)

Windstar-Mother Wendy oh how I love your finger dance and your free spirit!

(L to R)- Shanna- the true mother of the group who gives great parenting advice and dishes the real dirt on raising a family. Cori- a sweet soul who i love to laugh so hard with that we cry and can't stop:) HILARIOUS!!!

Lo Lo- the midwest connection! What a beautiful soul you are (her hubby Brad is on the left- they are a true example of inspiring love)

Dulce-another beautiful friend who has been there from the beginning of my Cali experience and continues to inspire me as a woman. Oh how you crack me up! I could listen to you talk for hours- love it!

(L to R) Libby-a STRONG strong soul who inspires all those who she encounters:) a great friend too...Rita-aka Re-do...my fearless leader who courageously leads and inpires me! Another great friend too:)

The chica under the table- Araceli- aka Stella- my spanish teacher, my friend, and probably the most quietest person I know and am friends with, but when your not watching she'll get her groove back:)

Antonia & Avery- mi familia... a beautiful friend and sister who is honest and real!

The the rest of the Miller's crew who has been such a valuable part of my life and who I am blessed to know and be a part of their lives as well...
Top L to R- Erika, Remy, Alicia, Libby, Janet, Adrian, Rita, Cori, Sara E.
Bottom Row L to R- Me, Andi, Wendy, Stacey, Araceli, Carrie, and Debi
not pictured: The lovely Judy, Angelica, Denise, Allison, Fahmo, Emily, and Rose

p.s. If I were able to blare music during this toast you would hear these songs...
Kind and Genrous- by Natalie Merchant
Good Friends and a Glass of Wine- by Leanne Rimes
Thank you for being my friend- Golden Girls Theme Song

Love you all!