Intertwined

My little east coast gem, AGA, is visiting her Auntie K for a week of SoCal summer fun.  Yesterday, in her morning cooking class, she made scrambled eggs, rosemary potatoes, scones and M & M pancakes.   A menu perfect for recreating on Mother's Day.    In the late afternoon heat we went to a nearby canyon with a flowing stream and waterfalls, and the city girl got a big dose of nature.  Her long limbs carried her down the dusty paths and across the rocks.  We all participated in an exercise in balance as we held hands crossing the water over slippery boulders and logs.  Although we haven't seen each other in years, K and I fell into an easy rhythm.  Our histories are intertwined; we grew up around the corner from each other, my oldest, dearest friend is her sister-in-law, and we adore the same seven year old.