Too bad it can't last forever......

Well, Mom & Gramma West is back from her vacation. I had such a great time with my two brothers and families. And due to the great weather in Calif., it was hard to leave. Brian, Lauren and I went to the aquarium in Long Beach. Beautiful day, beautiful coral displays, beautiful jelly fish. See the pictures.

MY BIRTHDAY "DAY"!

Today was my 48th birthday! :( Brian & Lauren took me to breakfast and then we went to get our hair colored and styled. Afterwards we went to a cute boutique in Glendore (where I grew up). I got a cute summer purse. Then we went to San Dimas to see Robin (Tracy & Jenny's mom) who is in the hospital. She had passed out on the tennis court and had been there a couple of days for dehydration and flu. It was good to see her but not in that condition. I hope she gets better soon. Brian and Mike took me to dinner at "Market Broiler" (same as the Salt Lake resturant) and I had some Jamician Lime red snapper. Yummmmeee good!

And rhe sun shines on.....

Saturday Brian & I got up early and headed down to the Orange County swap meet. The weather was beautiful and I purchased a purse hook and a pair of sandals. I also bought some huge strawberries and grapes. Yum! Brian and I went to the "Chart House" in Newport Beach for lunch. I had blackened red snapper and Brian had blackened opah. It was so good. Afterwards we walked around the pier and looked at all the yachts and picked out a couple that we liked. Then we shopped and shopped. At 8:00 pm we drug ourselves off the sofa and went to "Der Weinerschnitzel" and chowed down on chili dogs and mustard dogs.

Sunday, we lounged around and then got dressed and went to brunch, (Lauren, Brian & I). Then we went to church. It was so nice to meet all the nice people of their ward.

Tomorrow, I actually have to work. Brian and Mike are going golfing and Lauren is planning to apply for jobs.

Signing off for now!

Lorraine's First Full Day In California

On Thursday, March 6th, we completely filled the day. Brian and I got up and took a two mile brisk walk, came home and got cleaned up and went to Cabazon, which is a huge outlet mall. Lauren went with us and we had a good time shopping. Brian got some golf clothes, Lauren got a suit for job hunting and I purchased a suit for work. Then we raced home, changed clothes and met Mike, Courtney and Justin at an Olive Garden for dinner. Oh my gosh, we laughed until I felt sick. It was fun! Brian and I watched a "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller. Great Movie! It is now Friday morning and I'm just waiting for these other two to wake up so we can get going on our 2nd fun day!

For Us Animal Lovers.....it made me cry!

Look at the still photo to the right. Then upload the attachment. There's no sound, but look at the picture first and then watch the video. These 2 guys reared this lion from a baby in England but the authorities would not allow them to keep it once it reached maturity so they were forced to give it up, they took it back to Africa and placed it in a wildlife sanctuary, a year later they went to see it and were told it would not remember them.

I'm leavin' on a jet plane...

I'm leaving Wednesday at 5:00 pm for sunny California (average temperature while there is 75). Jeff is kindly taking me to the airport. Check in with Dad to make sure he doesn't sleep himself to death.

Grampa has a way with words. His epistle to those at his work who participated in wearing funny hats.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JESSICA, TERSEA, KELLY, VAL, MONISHA, RINA AND BOB FOR WEARING THE KOOKIE HEADGEAR. WHAT A BLAST SEEING THE CRAZY HEAD TOPPERS!! I'M LAUGHING SO HARD RIGHT NOW I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!! WHOA BOY, HOLD ME BACK!! EVERYBODY PICK UP A PRIZE AT THE PRIZE SHELF. YOU HAVE CERTAINLY EARNED IT.
Also, have a "Happy Leap Day". Leap day is not a day to be taken lightly. Ever since it was discovered that the earth makes an extra turn on this day every four years it has been a point of excitement and controversay among the intelligencia and heathen alike. Not quite as spectacular in scope as when the planets align and the earth rips open belching fire, lava, and the souls of the damned, it can be just as fun and exciting what with all of the parades and festivals in town. In early ancient times on this day it was celebrated more at Christmas time when they would have several Lords a'leaping, followed by some dancers dancin' and gold rings and swans a swanning and stuff. Today , in more modern times, we celebrate more by eating exotic canned meat products from Brazil and watching each other. Well, have a great day and congratulations again to the happy winners of the hat day promotion.
The hat committee

WELCOME TO THE GRANDPARENTS BLOG!

Hello family & friends- The parents are joining the ranks -

I guess Layne & I better shape up and join the blogger family.

I'll try to up date as often as possible. Our life is pretty boring, but I'm hoping you will read anyway. I am leaving on Wednesday, March 5 to visit my brothers in Southern California and fitting in some business as well. I will post my escapades while I'm down there. Just so you know, Lorraine's greatest accomplishment in life is producing 4 wonderful sons, who in turn (with my beautiful daughter-in-laws) produced my exceptional 7 grandchildren and hopefully more to come! Grampa Layne loves his grandchildren and seems to be favored over grandma! Oh well, what can I say?