Going back to late October, I realize I never forgot to post some great happenings that took place at the end of the month.
I along with a few other female colleagues organized a wine tasting dinner at Belon for women in the private equity industry, which was really wonderful. We had the whole restaurant, a charming French sommelier, great food and very good service. I eyed the glasses of champagne and white and red wines of my colleagues and clients, and the gorgeous millefeuille dessert that everyone was enjoying, very enviously.
Separately, I know I mentioned Lola's Halloween parties at her schools and playgroups in a previous post, but she got to come along with me and Michael to a party at the American Club. It was great. I would never have joined this club without a family but I can see why, with kids, it all becomes worth it. Lola was so excited to be dressed up as a witch with her broom and hat, and she carried a little pumpkin jack o lantern throughout the night.
The best part was probably all of the booths and stands with activities for the kids, such as making creepy wax hand molds, little clay Halloween figurines, trick or treat bags, foam glasses, and paper cutouts.
There was an old man who was manning a booth with paper cut outs, but his true skill was cutting, directly with scissors and no pre-drawing, profiles of the little kids that sat for him. Michael and I were in awe at how jaw-droppingly good the paper profile was. We thought it captured Lola to a tee, from her perky forehead to her spirited nose and lips and her long eyelashes. It's amazing how a little piece of paper really captured her energy and enthusiasm. What a talent.
Separate from Halloween, we have also been trying to take Lola to the club to enjoy weekend dinners with mommy and daddy. She likes going to the Forty Niner at the town club and being a little adult. This time we sat near the TV booths in the back where she got a great view of the AIA Central waterfront cable car, which she simultaneously loves and fears.
I along with a few other female colleagues organized a wine tasting dinner at Belon for women in the private equity industry, which was really wonderful. We had the whole restaurant, a charming French sommelier, great food and very good service. I eyed the glasses of champagne and white and red wines of my colleagues and clients, and the gorgeous millefeuille dessert that everyone was enjoying, very enviously.
Separately, I know I mentioned Lola's Halloween parties at her schools and playgroups in a previous post, but she got to come along with me and Michael to a party at the American Club. It was great. I would never have joined this club without a family but I can see why, with kids, it all becomes worth it. Lola was so excited to be dressed up as a witch with her broom and hat, and she carried a little pumpkin jack o lantern throughout the night.
The club was super crowded but they did pull out some great stops on the decoration of the place.
The best part was probably all of the booths and stands with activities for the kids, such as making creepy wax hand molds, little clay Halloween figurines, trick or treat bags, foam glasses, and paper cutouts.
Looking out with Michael at the nightscape - the cable car really stands out!
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