Celebrating our son-in-law Kyle’s 30 birthday following his and Michelle’s recent return from their exotic and culturally rich honeymoon in Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand. Following appetizers and drinks at Kyle and Michelle’s home in San Mateo, we walked to the very festive and colorful Celia’s Mexican Restaurant in San Mateo where Kyle's mom Kim and AL hosted dinner. We were joined
by Kyle and Michelle’s friends, Chris, Pat and his wife Nicole and Susannah and Nick. This cantina style family eatery boasts large portions, a friendly staff, very cool colorful Mexican murals and great Margaritas.
Afterwards, the party continued at Kyle and Michelle’s home where their friends Kacy and husband Noel, joined our happy group. We enjoyed specialty desserts including authentic Cannoli’s from Romolo’s, arguably the best in the Bay Area; cookies and a delicious cake from Saratoga’s own “Icing on the Cake,” that Kim lovingly decorated with sparklers, a 30th birthday candle.
One of the highlights of the evening was watching a running slide show of Kyle and Michelle’s trip to Southeast Asia including an escorted tour of Mandalay, Burma by our dear friend, Maybelle. Aside from local temple hopping, boat ride on the Great Irrawaddy River, a visit to the ancient temple city of Bagan, they got to visit Kyaswa Monastery in the Saigang Hills, where I did many annual meditation retreats. Also moving to watch was their visit to an Elephant reserve in Thailand where they got to bathe and pet the elephants and a romantic birthday dinner on the beach. Welcome to prime time, Kyle! You’ve never been more ready to meet the challenges that lie ahead and to embrace the goals you’ve set for yourself and Michelle. Our birthday wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to be. We love you.❤️
