Hi friends– Tomorrow is our anniversary– #42! (Yikes! Where did all those years go?) We celebrated last weekend with a 14 hour vacay- a little art, a walk along the beach and of course, breakfast, lunch & dinner! Here’s our day:
Breakfast at my new favorite restaurant–Republique
Spent a tranquil morning at LACMA– (wonderful Reformation special exhibit from 3 German museums)
Lunch at Joan’s on Third–deli & market
There was an afternoon walk along the beach at Santa Monica.
And a stop for gelato on a stick before we headed up to West Hollywood for dinner at Shake Shack.
Thank you Larry for walking through all the ups and downs of 42 years together. It’s been grand– looking forward to all we have ahead…
The Thankful Heart 
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your perfect day. Gelato on a stick looked fantastic
Hi Jena– so kind. thanks!!
Oh how wonderful to have that many years together… what a wonderful way to celebrate, too.
HI Lucinda! So many years to remember… It’s been good. hugs to you!
Congratulations Rhonda wishing you both many more wonderful years of togetherness. God Bless
So kind Nandini– thanks! You Paneer Curry recipe looks so savory good! xo
Happy anniversary. What a lovely day. You look fabulous with those flowers in your hair and oh so very happy. 😊
HI Brigid!! Those flower days were long long ago! Always fun to hear from you! xo
What a great day and a fun way to celebrate!
Rhonda, I’m looking at your picture and pretty sure you got married when you were 12! LOL.
Love you.
Ha ha ha! We were all so young Ruth! have your seen Jackie LaTours wedding photos?? She really does look 12! Take care dear friend. xo
Beautiful couple and beautiful day! Congratulations!
HI Glenda!! Fun to hear from you! hugs hugs friend!
Wow! Your day looks wonderful! I love this Rhonda! 🙂
Thanks Sanika! It was a good one.
You’re welcome Rhonda. Anytime! 🙂
Awww Rhonda! I love this. Sounds like you and Larry had a wonderful day. Where oh where is gelato on a stick in LA. I must visit. 🙂 Congratulations on your anniversary. Blessings to you both, Debbie
HI Debbie– It was a fun day out– The gelato was at a shop in Santa Monica called Stick House. And it was as good as it looks! Always love to hear from you dear friend. xo
From top to bottom, what gorgeous photographs, Rhonda! And what a wonderful way to celebrate. Love the Shake Shop shot, of course. Along with your wedding portrait. Your headpiece is super cute.
Happy Anniversary!
Theadora
HI Theadora!! That flowered headpiece was a long long time ago! But I know you like vintage. Always love to hear from you. thanks! xox
I love this post, Rhonda! What a fabulous day and what a gorgeous way to celebrate. I wish the best for both of you, Rhonda and Larry! Happy wedding anniversary! Gros bisous.
Thanks thanks Lilly. You are always so kind. xo
Looks like you had a perfect day. Thanks for taking us along with you. Loved seeing all the pictures, especially your wedding shot–so beautiful. Happy Anniversary and many more!
Thanks Marcia– so kind. It was a good restoring day away– like a vacation– We don’t get up to Los Angeles that often. 30 miles away, but a different world than here. take care Marcia! xo
Happy Anniversary Rhonda!! Loved all the pictures (especially the wedding photo ) and it looks like y’all had a wonderful time in LA.
Thanks Melody!! Fun to hear from you!! Are you home from Chicago? Looked like a really cool conference– fun exhibits. Take care friend. xo
Happy Anniversary, Rhonda and Larry. Love the photos of you and Larry as pups!
So, where is Republique and why do you like it?
Hi Sandy! I know. That photo was a long long time ago! Republique is on La Brea– incorporates the old original La Brea Bakery. It’s a fancy $$ French restaurant at night, but for breakfast and lunch is affordable. And has amazing pastries and egg dishes. Is in a cool restored old building. I want to get back again and try some other dishes! Missed you at lit group! hugs hugs friend!
Happy Anniversary! I love your wedding photo, it is so cute! It looks like you had a wonderful time!
Thanks Antonia. It was a big day for us. Lots of years of memories… hugs to you all!
Rhonda, this post made me SO happy! I’ve been looking forward to seeing all your anniversary restaurant picks, but the gelato on a stick was a bonus! And I LOVE your wedding picture. Thanks for including it, and hap hap happy anniversary to you both.
You’re so cute Lacey! thanks.
Oh my! Happy 42 years to you and your plus one! first off, I love the Ferris wheel pic. secondly, I love, love, love, LOVE your wedding photo. It made my heart melt!
Cecilia– you’re so cute! thanks.
❤
Oh Rhonda, that wedding photo at the bottom of your post!! So precious!! Happy anniversary to you! It looks like you had a marvelous day -Kat
Hi Kat! thanks–just ran across that old picture.
Congrats! What a fun trip and such a great way to celebrate! You two are an inspiration! 🙂
Oh, Rhonda! Happy belated Anniversary! What wonderful pics! My favorite, of course, was that last one of your wedding! So sweet! All the food looks wonderful and you made me hungry! May the Lord bless you with many more years together! Xoxo
Thanks Daisy! Funny to think about our wedding. It was simple. Mom made cakes and cookies for the reception and we just invited the whole church. My daughter’s here from Wisconsin and we’ve been doing a lot of wedding talk/planning. That’s been lots of fun… OK, hope all’s well with you Daisy. more soon!
What a lovely way to celebrate! Happy belated anniversary Rhonda. You look as happy and in love today as you did on your wedding day. Wishing you many many more. ❤️❤️ xo
Thanks Miriam– thankful for 42 years with that guy! Happy Easter! xo
And to you too lovely lady xo ❤️
About time I got on here! Congratulations Rhonda and Larry! We just hit the 43rd! Great ride! ❤️
Oh! then we’re right behind you Cate!! It’s a good place to be– nothing more comfortable than a well worn husband! Hugs to you and yours… xo
😂 well said. Hugs to you all!