Do you remember your 21st birthday? I sure don’t. I think it probably wasn’t too celebratory. I can’t remember, but I was either leaving or had left my marriage and was getting or had gotten my divorce, had a year and a half old baby and was freaking out trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life and his. Thankfully it all worked out…thanks to family and friends. But I don’t remember that birthday in any way shape or form.
But our wonderful young friend Kaileena probably won’t be forgetting her 21st for awhile. Her mom threw her a birthday bash that was fabulous, and we were lucky enough to be invited and be a part of it. Friends and family regaled her in good wishes, laughter, good food, and memories. A fabulous “This is your life” montage of photos was put together by Gail too and was so much fun to see this amazing young lady’s life progression.
And lest you think I’m exaggerating, I’m not. Kaileena IS an amazing young woman. She is articulate, fun, deep thinking, and her own person. Beautiful, talented—an artistic, musician, song writer, and lover of life. We feel so privileged to have her in our lives and love her dearly, and have that love returned in kind.
Besides having a great time celebrating her LEGAL birthday (now I can buy her a beer legally), we met an array of fabulous new people, plus reconnected with some old friends too. Gail has a number of remarkable women friends that is was such a pleasure getting to know. I’m hoping we can all connect again and get to know each other better and I can become a part of their lives also. They are literate, opinionated, fun, and come from everywhere—from Brooklyn to France—and it is a group full of vitality and joy and spirituality. So much fun.
Everyone of course brought fabulous food. I have been requested to share the Banana Bread Pudding with Warm Whiskey Sauce and the Blueberry Mango Couscous Salad recipes that I brought, so here they are….along with some great photos from the party.
Enjoy the next 121 years of your life with as much joy, gusto, and joie de vivre as you have this first 21 Kaileena, and know how much we all love you!!!
