Yay Emme!!!

My beautiful god sister Emme came to visit earlier this month. This was a highly anticipated visit first off because we haven't see her in 2 whole years AND it was her first time to California! We had a fantastic time, enjoying her company, exploring LA and trying our best not to persuade her to move to CA as we promised her mom Jenny we would do. Here's how we kept busy:

We picked up Emme on a Friday afternoon and then had her buddies over to our place for a sushi dinner. Meet the Lash brothers! Both originally from FL like Emme but Jesse is out here for a summer internship and older bro Jon was out for a visit. Serendipitous timing! We had heard much about these boys and we glad for the chance to meet them.

Here we are at our place:


Out for some fro yo...there was much discussion about where to find the best fro yo in LA:


At the Beverly Hills sign (we went on a driving tour):


And Rodeo Drive:


The next day we rented bikes and explored Venice beach. Tandem bicyles take MUCH more coordination that you would think. Thankfully Emme was better at leading that I was;)








We also saw some street performers:


Hit the Santa Monica Pier for some Ferris Wheel action:






And introduced Emme to In N Out. A guy named Zander served us, how fitting. (Emme's brother's name is Zander!)



The next day, we took Emme around Hollywood to take a look at things:





Monday was fourth of July and we went to Dani and Greg's just like last year. Only this year we had Emme and Ivy June was healthy(!) and could join in the fun. Ivy June and Emme were fast friends.


We had some bocce action...





On Tuesday I took Emmme for a tour at WB. All the pics were on her camera but here she is with Emmy Awards! Get it!? Emme with Emmys?


And here I am a sad girl, leaving her at the airport. I almost didn't let her go but figured that wouldn't end well with her parents.....just a hunch.


Thanks for coming Em! We love you!