every Hot Dog BBQ counts!!!

hey everyone,
i've just returned from an awesome lunch + wanted to share with you all about the great hot dog bbq that chris' friends, andrew todd (from 5design) + katie ten broeck (from rios clementi hale studios) just had in the backyard of their house this afternoon to sadly celebrate their departure from los angeles + collected donations for chris. it was a great success + they collected $690 for chris that friends + both offices contributed!! amazing. thank you all so very much for your generosity, it really means a lot, especially katie + andrew for putting a great bbq together!! guys, you will truly be missed so much, but hopefully you'll come back to visit!
with love,
rita

Dinner at LALA's

Chris flew from Kansas to Los Angeles yesterday and invited some friends out to dinner. It sure is nice to see you back in town. Thanks for organizing dinner last night, Chris. The pancreas was tasty. I can still taste it today. Let's get together again very soon.

Preparing to leave

Tonight as Chris is preparing to depart Kansas for California I want to let everyone know what a GREAT time we had with Chris during his time here with us, and we hate to see him leave. Chris helped build a deck at his parents house, which of course turned out fabulous!!!We went on the bike trails around town that enabled Chris and all of us to get out and exercise, Chris and his nephews even took in a movie!!! On Saturday he attended his high school reunion and visited with old friends, it was fun. He helped his sister pick out paint color and gave her advice on her home improvement project.We enjoyed the Kansas weather, and even got Chris to grill hamburgers and hot dogs for us. Like I said it has been great having Chris home again, we hate to see him go, but are looking forward to him coming back again!!! Chris your an inspiration to all of us- stay strong- stay focused- and know that we all love ya!

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