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| 7 1/2 months |
This past weekend was one I will look back on and
remember always. I spent a weekend in San Diego with the most amazing friends a
person can have. Friday started with a quick visit to see my friend Cindy who
just recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I am so glad I had time to
sit with her and get her insight and recommendations on taking care of a
newborn. Then I was off to my old job (which I loved) TD Ameritrade to have
lunch with a couple of my previous co-workers.
I have only great things to say about this company
and only amazing things to say about the people who work there. I truly miss
them! Upon my arrival, I was escorted to
the lunch room to find a large group of ladies who took time out of their crazy
schedules to shower me and my baby with love.
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| Sally Sotelo |
What a wonderful surprise and it
meant so much for me to be able to spend a little time with a great group of
women. I loved all the gifts and truly value my friendships with each of these
ladies. My dear friend Sally Sotelo planned this surprise event and it really
made me feel special.
Friday night, I had dinner with my amazing nephew
Steven. He is working for TD Ameritrade and at 21 is making a great salary and
making great strides to becoming a leader. I’m so proud of him and what he has
accomplished in such a short time.
Saturday was the main event and I couldn’t wait for
it to get here. My sweet, and dearest friend Kim, went above and beyond to
throw me a beautiful baby shower. She asked me months ago if I would be
interested in having a baby shower in San Diego since most of my long-time
friends lived there. I couldn’t agree more. And what a baby shower it was! I
was blessed abundantly in so many ways. It was such a blessing to be able to
share this occasion with women I admire and cherish. What remarkable women you are and I am honored
you call me friend.
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| Sherri & her daughter Lexi |
Sunday, I met up with two very brilliant ladies for
brunch. It was so great to catch up and reminisce about the old times and to
discuss future possibilities. Thank you, Angela and Tanya.
I then made my way to Ana and Craig’s house for a
“family” BBQ. This is where I spent many days, nights, and weekends when I
lived in San Diego. Ana and Craig have always been there for me and everyone.
Anyone who enters their house is considered family. I cherish the many memories
–trips to Cabo, Palm Springs, Vegas, LA, San Francisco, and those many summer
nights walking down to the beach to watch the sunset.
And here we were, all of us together having a BBQ to
celebrate a new addition to the family. We played Baby Pictionary - guys versus
the girls - and as I always do; I laughed the entire day.
I cannot event imagine where I would be today were
it not for my friends. Through life’s ups and downs, we’ve laughed, we’ve
cried, celebrated life’s milestones; and of course, gathered together to enjoy
good company and wine. Our baby girl is
very blessed to have so many people who already love her so much.
“The most beautiful discovery true
friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” - Elizabeth Foley
I then made my way to Ana and Craig’s house for a
“family” BBQ. This is where I spent many days, nights, and weekends when I
lived in San Diego. Ana and Craig have always been there for me and everyone.
Anyone who enters their house is considered family. I cherish the many memories
–trips to Cabo, Palm Springs, Vegas, LA, San Francisco, and those many summer
nights walking down to the beach to watch the sunset. 
And here we were, all of us together having a BBQ to
celebrate a new addition to the family. We played Baby Pictionary - guys versus
the girls - and as I always do; I laughed the entire day. 
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