A Movie Set, in Three Takes

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Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, October 1990. We did a few touristy things during our first trip to California.

Sunday Paper: Los Angeles Edition

Los Angeles, California, 1987. Mr. Irene and his paternal Uncle, Ignas, catch up on the news.

Related by Marriage: The Brothers, Later

Los Angeles, California, 1983. Mr. Irene visits his brother, Ignas.

It's "World Cepelinas Day"

Are you cooking Cepelinai today? We're not, but it's a nice day to revisit the recipe:

The last time Mr. Irene and I had Cepelinai was when we visited Grand Duke's Restaurant:

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Related by Marriage: We visit.

Los Angeles, California, October 1990. After Mr. Irene and I finished our San Diego obligations, we drove up to visit the family of Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle Ignas.

"I thought, is that a way to make money? ... Maybe I could fly around. I could be the flying nun."

Los Angeles Catholic sisters don't think Katy Perry is an appropriate buyer for their former home, the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent.

Related by Marriage: Explorer

Los Angeles, California, about 1962. Mr. Irene's Los Angeles Cousin contemplates the future.

Thanks to Los Angeles Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Related by Marriage: Thanks for the Big Bear

Los Angeles, California, about 1960. Mr. Irene's Los Angeles Cousin enjoys her new bear. (There's a copy of "Draugas" on the end of the couch.)

Related by Marriage: A Getaway to the City

Los Angeles, California, 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad enjoys a leave from the Camp Irwin base.

Related by Marriage: January Sun

Los Angeles, California, January 1958. Mr. Irene's Parents visit with Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle, Ignas, and Ignas's wife, Ellie, during their winter honeymoon.

Related by Marriage: Veterans' Day

 
Los Angeles, California, 1951. Thanks to Mr. Irene's Dad and to all who served.

Related by Marriage: October Anniversary

Los Angeles, California, October 1952. Here's another image from the wedding day of Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle, Ignas. Mr. Irene's Dad stands behind the groom.

Related by Marriage: Army Buddies (Part 17)

Near Los Angeles, California, 1952. In this "Army Buddies" snapshot, Mr. Irene's Dad and a friend spend a weekend in Los Angeles.

Related by Marriage: Arriving by Train

Los Angeles, California, 1952. Mr. Irene's Dad arrives at Union Station for a weekend's leave from the Camp Irwin base.

Related by Marriage: Two Brothers, Later

Los Angeles, California, May 1992. Mr. Irene's Dad—on the right—visits his older brother, Ignas.

Related by Marriage: After the Ceremony

Los Angeles, California, October 1952. Mr. Irene's paternal Uncle, Ignas, is delighted with his bride, Ellie.

Related by Marriage: Sunny California

Los Angeles, California, July 1970. Mr. Irene—wearing sunglasses—and his Los Angeles Cousins visit the "Marineland of the Pacific" attraction during Mr. Irene's California vacation.

Related by Marriage: At the Matterhorn

Los Angeles, California, July 1970. Mr. Irene (in the pink shirt) and his Los Angeles Cousins visit the "Matterhorn" attraction during their visit to Disneyland.

Related by Marriage: "It's a small world."

Los Angeles, California, July 1970. Mr. Irene (in the pink shirt) travels to California, and he and his Los Angeles Cousins visit Disneyland.

Related by Marriage: October Wedding

Los Angeles, California, October 1952. Ignas, the brother of Mr. Irene's Dad, walks down the aisle with his bride, Ellie. The female attendants behind the newlyweds wear Lithuanian folkdresses.