Sunday brunch

On Sunday, Dec. 27, we were invited to brunch at Mike and Carole Eisenbergs' house. Mike taught Drew at Columbia and I worked with him at Willamette (he taught law at both places), and we've remained friends.

Carole suggested Rachel bring something to amuse herself, but I held off because I want her to learn how to talk and be in the presence of elderly people and to at least try to listen to what they have to say. Carole ended up finding some kids' books, anyway, and Rachel went into their formal living room to read for a bit while we talked with Mike. Fortunately brunch was served pretty quickly, and there were bagels, which Rachel could actually eat.

She explored the upstairs, which included a room she called the "Blue Room" -- Mike and Carole's bedroom, beautifully outfitted in blue wallpaper and bed coverings -- and they said she could have a sleepover there anytime she wanted (except not in the blue room, since it's their bedroom!)

The Eisenbergs have grandchildren, but they're just out of college and live far away, so they're not around really little people that often. It really was a lovely visit.