Marley STOMPS NewYork

For the second year in a row we were able to celebrate my niece's birthday! She turned three and it was just a joy to see the excitement of these two cousins reuniting! Marley loves his cousin so much, he often refers to her as his cousin/sister. We had a good old fashion Jersey BBQ and kids dance party in the basement. My parents happened to be in town also, so seeing them was icing on the cake. And them having both of their grandkids together was a joy.

One of my promises to Marley on our trip, was that I was going to take him and his cousin to see STOMP! One of the best blessings in my life. My first big gig. My home. MY family. It's where my adult life began! The show that has given me the skills to be a better dancer, actor....performer. Marley was now going to see a show that defies any boundaries and is enjoyed by all ages! He loved it . She loved it and I loved it all over again. We stomped and tapped all the way home. It was so awesome to see my friends, my family Stephanie, Anthony and Jason, still rocking the show. Catching up with them briefly, about life and kids. I would have never imagined this life 18 years ago, Stomp gave me more that a job.   It gave me the Loves of my Life. 

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

We celebrated Ahmed's birthday jointly with our friend Tracie Thoms. They both designed a dinner menu with the amazing Chef Nathan Lyon for the evening. We had an intimate dinner with our friends at Tracie's house, a 6 coarse meal (made from farmer market produce), cases of wine from northern California and just a nite of love and laughter!

This year Ahmed and I have been really having an in depth interest in food. So much so, My gift to him this year was a two day seminar at the Sushi Academy in Venice, CA. He will learn how to prepare sushi rice, fish, sushi rolls, etc. etc. He is so happy and I am so excited for him. Happy Birthday Honey. :)

We have always had a love for food. We travelled all over the world and tasted some amazing cuisine and I can say we are "Foodies". But even more importantly, as we get older, I think its so important to really start taking good care of your body and soul and what better way to do it through food.....good, fresh, clean organic Food!!!! Healing yourself through food, what a concept. Hopefully before the year ends we will get our garden going and become self sufficient.

Birthday Celebrations!!!!

On August 19, 2009

We all celebrated Ahmed's birthday at a Cuban restaurant in Montclair, NJ with his parents.

Cuban Pete was the name

and food was excellent! Marley had a fantastic time and as always leaves a venue with his own fan club. He litterally cried when the music stopped! I mean who's birthday was it anyway?