Sunny Days on Miracle Mile

After the chilly Christmas markets, it felt wonderful to spend a week in sunny California visiting Ashton and Madi. It was such a gift to step into their world and share everyday life with them.

After four years as a color assistant at Company 3, working on many blockbuster films, Ashton recently launched into full time freelance. With Ash working from home, we got to peek behind the curtain and watch him color some pretty cool things including a NorthFace project, a vertical film and a Milani makeup commercial…while I was actually using the same product!

We enjoyed his sweet collection of board games, took a visit to the beach, and even rode in a driverless Waymo to church, attending a service in English for the first time in four months! Too long!! Ashton and Madi introduced us to several of their delicious favorite restaurants. We also took many walks in his Miracle Mile neighborhood, enjoying The Grove, the Academy Museum, and a peaceful park.

We happened to be there the weekend of a Christmas play that Madi was set decorator for, and it was so fun. We love the life Ashton has built for himself, and after spending a week cheering them on, it is clear he is right where he is supposed to be, doing the thing he was created to do. We could not be more proud, and we cannot wait to come back and stay longer.Read more