The GREATEST PRESIDENT EVER- at least according to my husband!

While Lynn's parents were here visiting we took them to see the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Lynn had been there before, but Air Force One wasn't opened yet so he was so excited to see it. I wasn't very excited to go, but I have to admit it was great to be reminded about the fall of communism and the patriotism of President Reagan. Politics have been so awful lately- do any of our politicians remember how great our country is and that their duty is to work for us- the people- and to help make our country the very best it can be? Lynn loved President Reagan and all he stood for- the integrity of your word, the joy of freedom, and the love and loyalty for his wife. In many ways, Lynn exemplifies many of these same beliefs- pretty cool that he has choosen such a great role model for himself. If you ever get a chance to visit the library take the time- I promise you'll come away with pride in your country and the role it has played- and it may even help you have belief in politicians again!

MORE Basketball!

Okay, so anyone that knows me very well knows how much I LOVE college football-by August I can hardly stand it until the games start and at the end of the season as I'm watching the very last bowl game I find myself seriously depressed! I've never had much time for basketball but this year we decided we would give it a try. I have come to appreciate the excitement of the game and I have to admit it moves MUCH quicker than football! So when we knew BYU would be coming to the Honda Center to play in the first round of the NCAA's we got tickets and went- only to see them lose!! Mandy, Jon, Linz, and Matthew all flew down- BUT THEY LEFT THE GIRLS IN UTAH!!! I know Mandy needed a little break, but it was so sad not to have them here! Chelsea and Dan didn't get to make the trip- and they are the ones in the family that really love basketball!! Maybe next year!

BASKETBALL and FAMILY TIME!

We had a great time recently going to Vegas to watch BYU play in the MWC tournament- unfortunately they lost in the title game in a TOTALLY awful way- really, UNLV gets to play on their HOME COURT for heaven's sake!! Whit and Ryan came and Linz flew down and met us and we stayed at the only hotel in Vegas we can stand because it's WAY OFF the strip- Vegas is just yucky!!

(Ryan and I tried to explain to Whit that you are supposed to wear the team you are ROOTING for colors or appropriate gear from the school- she refused)

4 MONTHS!!!

I cannot believe it has been four months since I last posted!!! So here's the explanation: it was all Lynn's fault, no really! The first of December another building in our office complex went up for sale and after he looked at it he decided that it would be just perfect for our business and had lots more space (even enough for a forklift which he was positive HE HAD TO HAVE)- even though I insisted the office we were in was already perfect, but to no avail was I able to change his mind. SO.....we made the mad dash to build it out and get moved in. We finished it the end of February and moved in, got the old office cleaned up and sold and now I have no more excuse to avoid blogging!

LOTS and LOTS to share- promise to add more soon!

CONGRATS WHIT!!

We're so PROUD of Whitney- she graduated from her program in massage therapy AND got her first job!! It's been neat watching her become so knowlegeable about muscles, techniques, and assorted business plans. We had a fun night at her graduation- she received numerous awards that didn't surprise us at all- we think she's pretty great, but we were shocked when she got an award for attendence- in high school she almost flunked choir because she refused to get up in the morning and go!! Her dad has loved her being able to give him foot massages (is that daughterly love, or what?) to help him with his sore feet and she does a pretty mean neck massage. She'll start working at a spa in Orange in January after she passes her state and city licensing tests. I can't tell you all how much we love having her and Ryan close- being around the two of them makes Lynn and I smile because we know they're happy, love each other lots and are good to each other and their families- what more can you ask as a parent? So she's off to Utah for a few days of fun with her sisters and the world's most amazing nieces- love you Whit and way to go!!


Whitney with the MacLauren's and us!

Junie B Jones Grows Up and Goes to College

Lindsey decided to go private on her blog for many reasons (actually it's because she only wants family and close family friends to read about her trouble with the law and other various misadventures) and wanted me to put a post on my blog with her email. So if you would like to be able to read her further adventures in Provo you can just contact her! So here it is: lindseykershaw@yahoo.com

Chelsea's Pregnant & Halloween Fun!

So I realized today that I hadn't told everyone that Chels is pregnant and due in late May. Her and Dan came to California for the weekend so she could eat at her favorite Japanese restaurant which is the only thing she's been hungry for. We're all so excited to have another little addition to the family- I guess it's serious business to have THREE grandchildren!!

I snagged some pictures from both Mandy's and Lizzy's blogs- both of them have gone private and these pictures were just too cute not to share. I don't know where to begin to explain Liz's- let's just say that the law was involved and no, she didn't spend anytime in jail...yet! This was part of the story- you'll have to try and read the rest on her blog:

















"I thought I'd press my luck and ask to get handcuffed...I mean, that would have been a classic picture. He didn't even look up when I asked, he just said no way. As he was writing me up for my ticket he said that it was actually breaking his heart to give it to me...he said, and I quote, "in all my years on the force you're actually the nicest person I've ever ticketed...not to mention you are the only little ballerina I've given a ticket to, I'll enjoy sharing this story"...I asked if he'd enjoy sharing the story more if he didn't give me a ticket...apparently not, because he still gave it to me"

And yes, Jon is dressed as the Green Giant- tights and all!!

So next year, I am NOT missing Halloween with my THREE grandchildren, jailbird daughter, and jolly son-in-law!!