LA Story - Day Two

May 11, 2006

Esteban and Julie left the other women at home and headed to the Coffee Bean for our morning caffeine fix. We also went to the Fashion District and browsed a few shops. Julie found some earrings and shoes to wear to the Baccalaureate banquet that night.

Julie begged shamelessly to somehow fit a Dodger's game into the LA itinerary. It took some doing but it eventually worked out. Esteban's roommate, Jay, was kind enough to escort Julie to the game, even though he had never been to a baseball game before. Julie grew up watching the Dodger's and, more specifically, their AAA farm team-The Albuquerque Dukes. Going to Dodger Stadium was a kind of a Mecca journey and it was an awesome experience to sit in the stands and actually watch the Dodger's play ball. Thanks, Jay, for helping make this baseball fan's silly dream come true!

While Jay & Julie were at the Dodger's game, Esteban took Gram and Aunt Wanda to the Fashion District. They had a great time and only stopped shopping because they didn't have room in their luggage to bring anything else home.

Esteban was very involved with the USC Catholic Community and was chosen to carry the banner in the processional during the Baccalaureate Service on Thursday evening. We arrived late and were seated on the far right hand side of the stage. We were not able to see anything and, of course, Esteban marched in on the opposite side. It was a nice service, though, and we enjoyed the awesome dinner that was served afterward.