Fanfare (cue the trumpets): The Queen of Cafe Drake HRV, Arabella Page

Arabella loves car rides, especially when they result in meeting new friends. Above, in Brooklyn. Three nights, three homes of dear friends. Many thanks to our hosts - Thordis and David, Jorge and Ocho, Ben and Jen!

Lloyd doesn't know it yet but his new sister is also his best friend.

A sofa in the kitchen allows Arabella to keep close watch over all culinary endeavors.

A never-ending heat wave has wiped all of us out at Cafe Drake HRV.

Queen of All She Surveys. In this instance, the Cafe Drake HRV driveway.