underwood farms

So I went to Underwood Farms on Saturday with Samantha and her mom to pick blueberries. I think we picked about 30 lbs of blueberries. I'm not kidding. I have the cuts and bites to show for it. ;D But it was so much fun and it was the perfect day because it was slightly overcast.

Ever wondered what a blueberry plant looks like? They are a lot  like grapes, growing in bunches. But only sometimes. And they are weird in that some of the bunch is ripe and the other half isn't. But they are delicious!!

This container holds about 2 lbs.... so you can imagine how much we picked....

It was fun! I'd do it again! They also have raspberries and strawberries. And they will have blackberries next month. We didn't pick any raspberries though, because they were still a little tart AND they were covered in bees. No thank you! ;D

{ladies who lunch}

I have discovered another little gem in Santa Monica. It actually wasn't really a discovery. I've driven by it a million times and I've always thought to myself, "That looks yummy. I should go there." And then it never happens!

But a couple of months ago, when my family went bike riding on the beach, 

we ended up going to lunch here:

It is delicious Caribbean Cuisine with a Latin flair. Jerk chicken enchiladas, coconut fried chicken, mango guava agua. And it is a very appropriately colorful restaurant. Very fun atmosphere, great music, and delicious food.

Needless to say, I've been back a few times. Once with my friend Samantha, and another time with a friend who was visiting LA for the week. And I plan to go back. So if you're in the mood for Caribbean food, just let me know! I'll tag along!

the bench

My Grandma Sheranian was part of a book club for years and years. And these wonderful women decided to do something as a memorial to Grandma. They designed a bench and installed it (with approval) in the baseball field behind the Los Angeles Temple. The design is very similar to the LA Temple's fence. The plaque reads, "In Loving Memory of Jean Sheranian From Her Friends at Book Club."

We had a little ceremony in May when it was installed.

These are some of her dear friends in the Book Club. Not everyone was able to make it, but they all were a part of making it happen. Thank you! We know that the bench will be put to good use!