Happy Birthday Erika!

Erika's birthday was April 4. The family went to lunch at a barbeque place. I think the best part for mom was being with Anthony & Launa. I'm not sure how she can be 32 when I'm only 42. Ha! Happy Birthday Erika!

Past Friendships still current

Recently I was happy to spend time with friends whom I've known for years. The first lunch was a mini high school reunion. (No, I'm not telling you how many years) We had lunch at the Trump Country Club in Palos Verdes. It was so much fun. The food was delicious but better yet was catching up with those I hadn't seen in years.

Judy, Regina, Rosanna, Me, Rebecca, Karen
I think Jim liked being the only guy there. :)
One of the beautiful views outside of the restaurant.

The next dinner was with the girls from Alpha Beta. As some of you know, I worked for Alpha Beta grocery store for 14 years before I became a police officer. AB is no longer in existence but the ole gang still is. We get together whenever one of us has a birthday. (Happy Birthday Barbara) We missed Carol at this dinner and are praying for her dad's health.
Virginia, Me, Charlene, Vicki, Barbara
I also had lunch this week with Diane who was one of my best friends in high school. Wish I'd thought to get a picture. It was great to finally get together after so long.

"The best antiques are old friends!" Unknown

Launa turns 5

Launa turned 5 on Monday, March 16. Papa & Grandma surprised her by picking her up before nap time from preschool. (Something she wants grandma to do everyday because she hates taking naps) We took her to Toys R Us to pick out her own birthday presents. (Notice the 's' after present) She started pointing out everything as soon as we entered the store but we directed her to certain aisles and she actually did very well. It didn't take long at all.

After picking out a game and an arts and craft thing she kept going back to MoonSand. Have you heard of it? It's messy and awful. Give me playdoh any day. I told Glenn that Erika would not be happy if we got it for Launa. Didn't matter. It was Launa's birthday and that's what she wanted. Plus she has papa wrapped around her finger. Ha! We walked out with 3 presents and a birthday balloon from the checker.

As we were leaving Launa saw one of those money sucking machines with the claw to try and get a stuffed animal. "Can we try it?" "Of course, it's your birthday."

Papa tried first but couldn't get anything.
"Can we try again?" "Sure, it's your birthday. Why don't you do it this time, Launa?"
Sure enough she got the animal. Her reasoning- "I'm 5 now."
That evening we went to Chuck E Cheese. Lots of family and friends were there. The kids had fun running around playing.
Launa and Mama
Launa with Papa and Grandma
Even big brother Anthony and his friends had fun.
Everything was great until Chuck E Cheese made his appearance to sing Happy Birthday. Launa freaked. Guess wanting her birthday there was all about the games and pizza cause it definitely wasn't about Chuck E Cheese.
Happy Birthday Launa!

Grease is the Word!

On Saturday Erika, Launa & I went to the Pantages with Erika's best friend Shannon, her daughter Ashlynn and mom Lisa to see Grease. We had a lot of fun. I don't think Launa or Ashlynn completely understood the play but they had so much fun watching the singing and dancing. I have to say I did too.

Notice my 'pink lady' outfit. Ha!

One of the big draws for this production was Taylor Hicks playing Teen Angel. He, of course, did a great job. He also sang an encore at the end of Grease from his CD. That was a treat. I don't want to take away from the other actors/singers though because they did an excellent performance too.

By the time we headed home the girls were worn out.

Grandkids!

Launa has had that cold, cough, fever that has been going around. Instead of going to preschool she's been staying with grandma. What's the best thing to make a little one feel better? Popsicles!

Even feeling sick she's so cute!

Anthony finished his project in wood shop at school. A 2 drawer nightstand.
He did a great job. It looks professional to me. He's going to use it in his bedroom.

Rainbows!

This beautiful rainbow could be seen from our front yard.

I just had to take a picture of it. As I was in here downloading it onto the computer Glenn called me back outside. It had stretched clear across the sky just as the clouds came out and the rain started again. Beautiful!

Challenged

Elisa challenged me so here goes....

(Original challenge issued by this blog).
1) go to the 4th picture folder
2) go to the 4th picture in the folder
3) tell 4 things about that picture
4) tag 4 more people

I went to my Kodak folder, chose the 4th folder and the 4th picture. The 4th folder was of Anthony's 12th birthday party last year. I thought, "Cool, I'll get to show a picture of my grandson." I love showing pictures of my grandkids. I went to the 4th picture and it was of Glenn & I at the party. After laughing I thought of picking a different picture. Who would know? But, that would be cheating. So, here you go.

Fact 1: Anthony's party (June 2008) was at Lazerstar where his mom, Erika, once worked as a teenager.

Fact 2: I always try to have a picture taken of Glenn & I at gatherings. I do scrapbooking and have scrapped pictures of the 2 of us from the year we met to present. We met 19yrs ago this month and haven't changed a bit. lol

Fact 3: I had just as much fun as the kids at Anthony's party running around shooting the other team.

Fact 4: Even 4yr old Launa had fun and she was a good aim.

Okay you guys, now I'm tagging: Kelli, Rachel B., Caren, and Tara

Happy Birthday Glenn!

Yesterday, January 6, was Glenn's birthday. The kids and grandkids came over in the evening for Glenn's requested roast with mashed potatoes and gravy dinner. Afterwards he opened his presents and the fun began. Although he got some nice things his main gift was a wii game.

Anthony & Greg set it up right away and the competition was on. Even 4yr old Launa can get into it. What a blast! Everyone did take time out for cake and ice-cream. Happy Birthday Glenn!
All of us enjoying the evening: Wenona, Glenn, Greg, Launa, Erika, Anthony
Uncle Greg likes to harrass his niece and nephew.