Hi Nina!

Here is the photo we wanted to send to you on your actual birthday. Ooops! This is now way past your birthday but is still sent with a lot of love and good wishes! You are a great friend to everyone who knows you: your energy, optimism and generosity are amazing and infectious. It's no wonder that your birthday party would draw such an enthusiastic and happy crowd of people who care about you!

Moving to San Francisco was a little easier because of you: you made us feel welcome in the city you know better than anyone else. When Natasha was born, you were the first to come and visit us at home. Your goodie basket was delicious and a sign of the amazingly giving person you are. When Aksel was born, you were the first to visit us at the hospital... bearing delicious basked goods, of course!

When I was struggling with the first set of guide books, your help was immeasurable. You were right there with me at 2am, offering emotional and real support that I'll always be grateful for. And of course your knowledge of San Francisco is unparalleled -- but that's just another reflection of your amazing zest for life and the way that you embrace the community around you and appreciate the wonderful things that community has to offer.

Nina, your energy, openness and generosity of spirit are remarkable. You are the kind of person who makes other people realize what they should strive to be. I feel fortunate to know you and to have you as a friend.

Now back to the point of this blog: your 40th birthday! You have joined the club. Oh joy. Congratulations!

Love,

Noelle

Good times were had by all

What a party! Such a mix of people, which is a testament to Nina keeping up friendships with so many people. We had my school friends, Nueva parent friends, pinoy friends, Potrero Hill friends, Pangea friends, and a few that defy categorization.

The disco beats was pumpin' and the tequila was flowin'!

Thanks to all who came!

And if you see the whole albums from the party on Nina's facebook page, you notice two things:

-how Nina got a picture with damn near everyone at the party

-how beautiful she looks in every single picture!

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nina... nina ... nina ...
if there's a doubt or any question on your mind, nina can answer that! she's a human gps, food magazine, travel magazine, party animal, she's smart, witty, adventurous, understanding, a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and a loyal friend.
you can leave her in a room full of people and by the end of the night, she's like bestfriends with everyone.
she is so good at keeping in touch even if her schedule is always HECTIC!
she has one appointment after another .... her usual line .... "wait, i need to check my calendar/schedule." haha!
we enjoy our 2 hour movie "chick flick" delights with mia o. we just literally see the movie and go home.
we have midnight chats, early morning email messages, short text messages, 3 min. phone conversations, etc. that keep the friendship going even at that time that we were thousands of miles away from each other. nina is a friend you can count on!
nins, thanks for being part of my life !
luvya !
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