Happy 6th Birthday Anna

Tonight we celebrated Anna's 6th birthday -three days early. She picked her dinner - meatloaf and baked potatoes. She also chose a confetti cake. We opened presents from Rachel, Corrine and grandpa & I. The Barlows will be gone on her birthday so we celebrated early.

Happy Birthday Ginger

Today is Ginger Clinton's birthday. Dad and I went to the cemetary to see her new headstone and to put a flag by it. We happened to arrive when Jason and the children were there which was a fun treat for us to see them.

The flag with the yellow note in this picture if from us. We also ran in to Heather Moody, another of Melinda's (and our family) friends. She was there with her daughter. The flowers and the balloons in this picture is from Heather and Melinda. The children had already let a few of the balloons go before we arrived.

Spending Time with Mom in Utah

On Tuesday, October 14th I received a phone call from my brother Gordon. Mom had been found on her front porch about 3:00 pm. She had been there for about six hours. Dave and I immediately packed our bags and headed to Utah. Michelle and her girls went with us.

They determined mom had a small stroke. She spent a week in the hospital and then she was transferred to a rehab center. Dave and Michelle stayed for a week. I had the opportunity and privilege to stay with mother during this time.

Grandma made huge improvements each day and continues to get better. Aunt Kathryn came regularly to visit her sister. After two weeks in rehab she was released. I spent a couple days preparing for her trip to California. Today she and I flew to So. California. She will stay with family to continue to rehab. We feel blessed she is doing so well and making such great progress.

Fall Festival - Lori's Dance Recital

Dad and I drove out to Palmdale today to see Lori in her dance recital. Michelle did Lori's hair. She wanted it to look like Cinderella.

Is she too cute for words or what? Our precious little Cinderella. Lori was so excited to be in this dance recital.

It was held at the Palmdale Fall Festival on a windy day. Not a bad shot for a grandma!

Here she is taking her bow. Look at that hair! Good job Michelle. You make Melinda and Leanne proud!

Grandpa giving Lori a big 'congratulations' hug!

Our oldest granddaughter lost her first tooth!

Anna and Carly came for a visit today after BYU won their football game today!! Go Cougars! Their Dad ran a few errands and we played Chutes and Ladders, ate popcorn and celery with peanut butter! Are you hungry now? When McKay returned we learned that Anna had her first loose tooth! So with encouragement (it was so ready to be pulled out) McKay successfully pulled her tooth out!

Such a brave girl Anna!
Look her tooth is really gon!
Anna rinsing her mouth.

Fun experience at G & G Barlow's

Oh, and I don't even have to change the date on this post! This is real current info on this long session of posting!

Happy Day! Kate's graduation from BYU!

We had a fun time in Utah attending the graduation for Kate on Thursday and Friday! Hip, hip hurrah!! Great job Kate Lorraine! Congratulations!!!! There is only one picture because Kate has the rest!

50th Year Celebration for the Dodgers at Hollywood Bowl

On our bus ride to the Hollywood Bowl Kate shared her mini IPod with me and I watched a movie. Wow what technology! Corrine and Alisa purchased the tickets and Kate and I joined them. It was a great program and we enjoyed our evening! Great music and review of some of the history of the Dodgers.

Mom's Birthday

Mom's new carpet--looks great!
An evening out for dinner
On Saturday we cleaned the garage!
Wow, that is looking so good!
Just a few of us!

My siblings and their spouses enjoyed three days together for Mom's 89th birthday. We attended the SL Temple--that was great!--had wonderful dinner--cleared out the garage (which meant a trip to DI and a couple to the dump) and even mopped the floor! Went to church together and enjoyed just being together!

Grandma's 89th Birthday Party

We gathered at a park and enjoyed seeing and visiting with all the children and grandchildren that live in Utah. Just a few pictures of our gathering...

Surprise! A day full of surprises for Rachel!

Summer and Julie kidnapped Rachel on the morning of her birthday for breakfast!

Rachel was in her "normal" deep sleep and they graciously woke her up!

Birthday girl on her way to WORK! This was graduation day for the high schools so that meant the BUSIEST day of the year at work!

The nieces and nephews planned a surprise party for Rachel. They were hiding and waiting for her to arrive! Hello she was so slow--because she was busy at work!

Everyone enjoying the wait for Rachel...

Ty's baseball game!

David checking in on his phone for messages and Bryn and Lori happy to be at the park!




Two sisters to cheer at their brothers ballgame.

Lori having more fun staying cool and and spraying the water from her mother's mist spraying camel back!! It did feel good on this 95+ degrees outside!

Now, there is the Ty man catching at his game! And this was me, Lorraine, taking the picture and I didn't cut his head off!! Oh, yes, I have the help of a digital camera!!
Ty at bat! He played a great game! His team made a great come back with lots of runs but not quite enough!! It was fun to be there and see him play his game! Good job TY!

Grandpa's Birthday

I took David away for his birthday! We went to Yucaipa to see Tina on Friday and then on to Temecula to visit with Uncle Denny and Aunt Connie. I forgot to take a picture of them :(! We had a great visit and enjoyed a yummy lunch at one of their favorite Mexican restaurants! So FUN!

Next to Palmdale where we enjoyed our stay at the Residence Inn. As we entered our room--there was a Happy Birthday poster for Grandpa and some yummy treats including his favorite See's Candy!! Thanks to the Bird Family!

Saturday we had Grandpa's favorite cake-lemon cake--and he blew out his candles! Wow, 62 years young!! Thanks Michelle and family!

I took Ty and Lori to the pool at the hotel after Ty's baseball game. Do you like my hair style after getting it wet at the pool?? David enjoyed his new book he got from McKay and Rachel while we were swimming with the other guest at the hotel!! FUN!