Betty's Memorial on Friday, November 13, 2015

My cousin Betty passed away in October and I was very fortunate to be able to fly home for a few days and participate in her memorial, a celebration of her life.  Family and friends gathered on a spectacular Southern California day and we truly ended up celebrating her life from the graveside service at 10am until the Disneyland fireworks at 10pm which she loved.  We shared many stories with laughter and with tears.  Please enjoy these photos.

Service in Rowland Heights

Betty loved Balboa Island so we took a cruise around the harbor.

Her brother, Fran

Her brother, Joe and sister, Margie

Her son, Matt

Her son, John

Her son, Billy

Her daughters, MaryAnn and Janet

We left the harbor and went out into the open ocean and tossed roses in the beautiful blue Pacific saying our goodbyes.

Her daughter-in-law, Sarah with Margie and Diane



Betty loved Starbucks so Margie and I took a ferry over to the Island and enjoyed her favorite, Iced Latte.

Dinner was a fun time for all at the Spaghetti Factory in Newport.

What a great way to end a wonderful day!

Family and friends are the best!

The next day I was flying out, but I always have time to watch my granddaughter Shayne's soccer game (she scored a goal) and grandson Bodhi's below....

Wow!!!

When I left Mongolia, the weather was good and of course, then flew into the warm sunshine of California.  However, when I returned to Mongolia, temperatures had taken a nosedive, -26F when I walked to school on Thursday...yikes!!!  But anyhow, I love this sign about "Black Friday Sale."  Mongolians don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but hey a sale is a sale!!!  So Happy Thanksgiving to you all...and enjoy your shopping!!!