June 15, 2007
out on the town
Ben and his pal Soleil, Canon Elph SD1000
I love this photo of Ben in his American Apparel man tank
Ben sitting up for the first time, Canon Elph SD1000
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In other news, I went out last night for the first time in months! Jonatha played in SF and we had a fabulous time. As I drove to meet her, I passed by a restaurant with tables outdoors. I watched groups of people drinking and laughing and generally having a good time and I remembered that this is what people do... they go out and meet their friends and drink and eat and laugh. And I felt a bit wistful. And also very excited that I had a dinner date with my sweet friend. Here we are below!
Great post. I am child-less and never ever want to sit, eat, and laugh in a café on a lovely California evening, except with my sweetheart. I think I'm very anti-social. But you sound normal. tee hee.
Posted by: Shelley Noble at June 19, 2007 05:59 PMWhat a great photo of you and Jonatha. She's playing in London next week and you have got me very curious so I think I will check her out.
Posted by: Sam at June 19, 2007 06:41 AMOh, you'll be back out on the town soon enough, sometimes with a darling child in tow. My friends 7 year old now not only goes out on the "town" with us (ok, to dinner) but he tells his mom when her jokes are "inappropriate." And it seems only seconds ago that I fed him cheerio's, while we gossiped like crazy (since he didn't know WHAT we were saying).
Posted by: Meg at June 18, 2007 08:12 PMGirls' night out is the best....I can't get over those adorable toes on Ben!!!
Posted by: Leslie at June 18, 2007 05:04 PMyeah for girls night out! Now that it happens a little less...you appreciate it so much more. I love how open to this experience you are and how willing you are to share that with all of us. For me not having kids your experience has really helped me reach out and remind my friends that do have them how much I love them still and get the new situations they are in. I think as always you inspire.
Jenn
ps....I just can't stop looking at that cute kid of yours!
Posted by: jenn at June 18, 2007 03:03 PMI'm glad others look at those outside tables and are wistful as well. That struggle of missing that life and enjoying the new is so interesting! Sounds like you enjoyed your night out!
Posted by: Maya at June 18, 2007 07:39 AMBack in the single/married days pre-children, nights out to catch some live music and a nice dinner with friends were so commonplace. Now, with children, they are rare, but all that much more appreciated for their rarity. Looks like you fully enjoyed yourself!
Posted by: trasi at June 18, 2007 07:28 AMAwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww......
(as cute as you and jonatha are together, I am nonetheless referring to ben!!!!!)
Posted by: andrea at June 17, 2007 06:47 PMI'm still puzzling over Rough Olive's comment days later. I must be missing something??
Love the glimpses into your life. I didn't think it was possible for Ben to get any more adorable but then you had to go and show those cute little baby feet!
So glad to see you doing well. I hope your heart is full of goodness.
R/
Posted by: Rebecca F. at June 17, 2007 11:39 AMHmmm, Jonatha is coming to Tampa in, I think, November. I live in Orlando, and I will try to make the 90 minute drive over there...by the way, I love the picture of the two of you!!
Posted by: Jennifer at June 17, 2007 10:18 AMhey...she is coming to indy. ijust saw
her add in the sunday insert. ineed to
go back and read the particulars. hmmm
i may have to try to make this one.
i am so glad that you got out and the
little guy has really grown! he looks so much older.
have I ever told you how much I love Jonatha?
I've been a fan since The Story.
In my younger days when I so desired to be a musician myself, a friend of mine in Boston sent me a shirt autographed by Jonatha. I cannot tell you how sacred that shirt was to me!
How much Ben becomes Lovely. I just want to kiss him
Posted by: Fatemeh at June 15, 2007 11:55 PMSorry, I meant "How", not "who"...I am in spanglish mode at the moment, so my english tends to get a tad too rusty.
My best again to you.
Diana
dipando@hotmail.com
Dear Andrea,
I know this has nothing to do with your recent "postings", but I had a question for you, are you currently working as a "Life Coach" and if so, who can I get in touch with (via email or ###)to contract your services.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Diana
Mexico City.
Personality wise:
She looks like the other part of the population and you look like my part of the population.
andrea-
you look GREAT!
are you sure you just had a baby??
the pic of ben and his girlfriend is priceless. :)
glad you had a fun night put....i saw jonatha at the belly up about 6 years ago and really enjoyed her.
xx
mc
He's sitting up! Watching my baby (due July 10) learn things that I take for granted is one of the things I am most looking forward to.
Posted by: Yolanda at June 15, 2007 02:52 PMlove love LOVE that photo, what a man!
Posted by: kate at June 15, 2007 02:49 PM