the remaking of a kitchen

we have been in california since june 27th living in a little second floor berkeley apartment on college avenue. it's about 8 blocks from sarah and david and we can walk over there which we have done a couple of times. we have usually driven as we have a project at their house. we have been painting a bookshelf for siena's room. the housing is done and in place and looks pretty cute. the project today is to complete the shelves which means putting a coat of paint on all sides of each shelf and allowing a couple of hours drying time before we flip sides. the room is shaping up to be just right. the little kid will like it!
sarah and david have fed us numerous meals in their backyard. it's a lovely shaded area with comfy chairs around a sizeable table. david is doing great with grilling the meats and stir fried greens fresh from the garden often make an appearance. we have had a couple of salads with part of those greens coming from the garden! cali living is ok. i marvel at the things that grow outside with ease here.
one evening, friends michael and louise invited us for dinner, so the four of us joined them and had a lovely meal and a great visit. amazing that they live so very close. they next day we saw louise walking by with a couple of grocery bags in hand. amazing.
we have had lots of visits about babies and moms and the whole shebang. it's been a lovely bonding time. i love that we are welcome and they make us feel useful, well for painting of course, but for support and love too. very nice as we await.

Labels: california, great fresh food, louise and michael, sarah and david