2012 is bringing a rather long list of anniversaries, round birthdays, and other high profile events. As we understand it the term “round birthday” is a Scandinavian expression used primarily when the person turns the sharper corners – typically anything divisible by 10 (we realize anything is divisible by ten, but you’re smart enough to understand where we’re going with this).
Adrian was first on the list when he on February 25 turned 70. Hard to tell by his good looks, his exercise routines and calendar. But we have proof of the birthdate. A slightly smaller group celebrated him at Slanted Door in San Francisco on the actual day. The birthday cake at the restaurant was made of cotton candy – a speciality of the house – and poor Adrian didn’t get to taste much of it before the kids had devoured it. Knowing him he didn’t mind one bit.
All of us got together on March 10 and have an unforgettable afternoon and evening at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Beach House in Pebble Beach. The setting is stunning and the privacy of the house and the large windows make an impression that still is fresh in our memories. Olivia had decorated the room to her hearts content making the room a part of the beach. Even the cake had sea shells on it.
The evening’s entertainment was delivered by uncle Robert who summed Adrian’s life up using street lyrics, gestures and everything else that made the rap outstanding. We also had a slide show lined up with 60+ pictures of the years that passed. But Adrian himself took the prize delivering a heartfelt thank-you speech reminding us that family is what matters the most.
Formidable event all round!