Best Card Ever

We received this wonderful hand illustrated thank you card from our uber talented neighbor Rachel. See if you can decipher the gift we gave her.

3rd Anniversary Dinner @ Hatfield's

B and I quietly celebrated our 3rd anniversary at Hatfield's. Although the new location is situated only half a block from two of our favorites (Mozza & California Chicken Cafe), we've never eaten there. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. The "Croque Madame” especially stood out and consisted of yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto, sunny side up quail egg, and grilled brioche. I'm hoping they will have a special pre-fixe for New Year's Eve.

5 Seconds to Eternity

Everyday I make the commute from LA to Cerritos. Some days I exit the freeway still driving like a maniac and probably tailgating my friend's parents down Carmenita. Rush hour is pretty much nonexistent on the surface streets but there are enough cars to provide a peek into suburban life. The license plate frame for one particular blue Dodge truck proclaimed the driver as the "Mayor of Truckville". Next to it was a white mini van with amber tinted windows. In the back sat two young boys, their silhouettes played like funny shadow puppets. Both boys held a small tennis racket. As we waited at the Taco Bell intersection, one boy began bouncing the racket on his head. The other boy subsequently followed. After about 5 seconds (probably an eternity in children time) they started hitting each other's big round heads. Another 5 seconds passed and they began to push one another's face against the racket net and I think laughing or perhaps grimacing. The light turned green and the mini van lurched forward. Reset. Like shaking the Etch-a-Sketch.