Sunday was Father's Day. Mom had bought tickets to Mary Poppins on Broadway. We let dad rest and have the house to himself while we went out. It was absolutely amazing. We were in the third row right smack in the middle! It was so magical and just so much fun! The actors had amazing voices and the costumes were perfect!
Monday I had lunch with my best friend Katie! She's having a baby boy in August and I haven't seen here pregnant! It was just like old times. No matter how long I'm gone or how little we talk on the phone, it feels great to spend time with her. I don't really have any girlfriends out here, so I enjoy my girly time with Katie. We filled each other in on what's been going on and strolled around the mall.
Tuesday, Mom and I had lunch with Grandma Jeanie! I could tell she missed me because she was holding my hand and had her arm around me. I used to go over there all the time for lunch and we would catch up while Grandpa would fall asleep to us talking. Being this far away from everyone makes me miss the little things like my Grandma making me a salami sandwich with mustard. We had such a good visit, I just wish I had more time to spend with her.
Wednesday, I left bright and early to go to L.A. to see my Aunt Mer! I was anxious to see her, and a little nervous. I just didn't know what to expect. I didn't know if she'd be her normal energetic self or just be quietly resting on the couch. She wasn't feeling well but my Uncle Tim and her picked me up from the airport. I couldn't help by cry when I saw her. I was so relieved to see that she was still the same super cool and super hip aunt that I've always known! I know she was having good days while I was there, but I was so good to just see her in person!! We all got back to the house sported our do rags and walked to Abbot Kinney for some crispy shrimp tacos!
After lunch, Uncle Tim went to the Airport for the 2nd time to pick up my Aunt Wendy! We went for a walk to let Aunt Mer rest a little and then we got all dolled up for dinner!
Sangria (red and white), octopus salad, assorted cheeses, tuna tartar, mussels, and paella! I always eat the MOST AMAZING meals with my Aunt Mer! The next day, we had Chinese food! My Aunt Mer and I shared eggplant and shrimp tempura, shrimp and spinach dumplings, and fried rice with cashews! The best part of the meal....FRESH GINGERALE! SO AMAZING! We had to walk home quickly to go to the hospital for some blood work. We gave Aunt Mer some time to rest and we all went out to the beach on the beach cruisers! Venice is a little...weird, but being able to walk EVERYWHERE and having the beach like 2 blocks away, I know why my Aunt Mer loves it so much down there. For dinner, we let our Food Network star Michael Symon inspire us. CHA-CHA Chicken in Santa Monica!!! Coconut Fried Chicken! YUM! Although, their other dishes looked amazing as well. Shortly after dinner, I packed and said my goodbyes. I had such an amazing time in a short time period, and I hope to return to Venice soon to spend more time with my Aunt!
Friday was Steven's 23rd birthday! We went up to Northstar for him and his dad to mountain bike! Us girls did what we do best, SHOP! Shocking, none of us found anything to by, but we had fun hanging out together by Lake Tahoe. Avii, our niece, was copying me all day and telling me how much she liked me. 
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