All Things Beilman: Cydney

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Memorial Day

My friend, Cydney, was in town from LA over Memorial Day weekend, so we decided to have a small BBQ. It was eight years ago that Amy #1 and I moved Cyd to her cute Hollywood apartment so she could start her new career in reality TV production. I cannot believe it's been that long ago! We had a fun time trying to get the grill to take off since the wind out here can be ridiculous at times. It literally blew the lid off the grill and then blew grill over. Luckily, Amy's mom Karen was here to save the day. She fixed everything on the stove while the rest of us drank beer & watched. Thank you, Karen!!!

Amy #2, Cyd, me, Amy #1

the boys had a blast playing with Amy's niece & nephew

Maggie playing the Wii

Sean talking with his engineer buddies (Mike Reed & Amy's dad, Paul)

Thomas, Maggie & the boys enjoying the Wii

(this was the most action that thing has seen since we got it!)

All the girls, including Karen. Thanks for a wonderful day!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Cydney & Buster come for a visit!

Amy, Cyd & I have been friends for a long time. We were all single girls for many years and had so much fun (and drama) painting this town red. In 2003, the three of us packed up all of Cydney's stuff into a huge U-Haul and drove it, towing her car, through the Rockies and on to Los Angeles (via Las Vegas) where she started a new life producing reality TV shows. That trip alone is full of so many fun memories that I smile every time I think about it. Cyd was the emcee at my wedding and is one-of-a-kind in the way that makes others naturally drawn to her sense of humor and spunky personality. Amy is the glue that holds us all together.

We have all grown up and our lives have changed a lot since Cyd's move but when the girls came over yesterday, it all just came together. The scene was a little different with my husband and two boys added to the mix now, but we still got in a little girl time, a little movie time and a little nap time. And of course, Benny's! I love you girls, forever.

Amy's mom, Karen, taking to Davis as if he were one of her own grandkids. Karen is a retired nurse and has always treated me like a daughter. I'm so glad she & Amy's dad could join us at Benny's.

Carter snuggling with Buster, Cyd's dog. Cydney has him in some new HBO show with Bill Maher...Buster had no idea he was destined for fame & fortune when he landed her as a mom!