Saturday, January 10, 2009

Happy New Year: Rose Bowl Highlights

PSU vs. USC

Holly, Steve and Lukasz spent a few nights in Los Angeles to celebrate Penn State’s appearance in the 95th Rose Bowl Game Presented By Citi on January 1, 2009 in Pasadena.

We stayed in Burbank and enjoyed reminiscing about our old neighborhood. We took Lukasz to a few of our old haunts…Don Cuco’s for the best margaritas and Mexican food and Yujean Kang’s for the best Chinese ever!

We attended many Rose Bowl-related events such as the President’s Reception at Los Angeles Center Studios and the Eberly College of Science Reception held at the Jonathan Club downtown. We went to the Tournament of Roses Kickoff Luncheon, where Lukasz met the Penn State Cheerleaders. Then we headed to the Penn State Pep Rally at Beverly Hills High School where he had his first photo taken with The Lion!

Tailgating with our friends (and meeting former PSU great LaVar Arrington) on game day was, unfortunately, the highlight of the day. Although Penn State didn’t come out on top (24-38), the Nittany Nation was loud and proud, reminding us why it’s great to be a Nittany Lion! WE ARE…

 

1 comment:

PletcherFamily said...

It looks like you had a wonderful time! LJ is getting so big and so cute!!! And you look fantastic. Hope you are doing well.

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Holly Staszel Berecz is a freelance journalist and PR professional noted for her experience in the kitchen and bath industry. She is a regular contributor to Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine and author of a monthly “High Tech Home” column appearing in SoCal, Twin Cities and Denver Spaces magazines. She has executed successful promotional campaigns and projects for companies including Snaidero USA, SieMatic, Blanco America, Avonite Surfaces, Eos Surfaces, and numerous kitchen and bath showrooms and interior designers across the U.S. Contributions to other publications include Wood Digest, WoodIQ.com and Bath & Kitchen Design Ideas, the official publication of the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group. A dedicated Penn State alum and fan, Holly resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband Steve and their two children. She enjoys yoga, photography and recognizing design that makes her smile.

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