A Nyack Dinner & Selfie Stick

Bicky & Mark hosted a dinner at their home so we could meet Xavier's girlfriend, Megan and Miranda's BF, Sandro.  Unfortunately scheduling didn't allow Megan to attend but at least we got to see Xavier before he returned to California.  And we got to know the lovely Alessandro...

Nikki & Kris took the train up where Tony, Kathy & I picked them up.  There really isn't anything like family getting together - I guess as long as everyone gets along...haha...

This was also the day that Miranda "discovered" the selfie stick.  I KNOW she had looked down on it but she never even held one!  Let's just say - she enjoyed it very much!!

What happens when you're setting up the selfie stick!

Ah yes...it works!

Xavier's home!

More selfies

Miranda's first attempt at the selfie stick

I think I need to get in on this!

And there I am!

Miranda working it - I can't post all that she took!!

Trying to get Miranda's chin down for the photos

Good job!

I had just shouted out "Selfie Time"!!

Not everyone...just yet!

Success! xoxo

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Gwen Stefani at Jones Beach

Maybe it's because I'm closing in on that big 6-0 but seeing a really good deal...$20 tickets for a concert - made me decide I was going to buy one and go alone!  Jones Beach arena (love that venue!) and Gwen Stefani sealed the deal.  Plus when I purchased that one lone ticket...it was - only $20...no tax or fees!  Whoa!

I arrived in plenty of time to get a good parking spot.  Didn't want to be too far away walking alone (so to speak) at night.  And though it was a hot day, forgot how chilly it could get being so close to the water.  The only thing I would have done differently was to bring along a hoodie or sweater.  Otherwise a very fine time had by me!

Eve on stage!

GWEN!

4th of July 2016

A smaller gathering this year with Bicky's family away...Miranda studying abroad at Oxford and her parents accompanying her to England and Xavier at Lake George with his girlfriend.

Wanted to show how difficult it can be to get that "perfect" shot...:)