My computer is up and running but I have been so frustrated with all new setups. Trying to teach an old dog new tricks. I get things figured out and then it all changes. The password that I use to sign on hasn't been working, finally Dad was here when I tried it and he told me to try another way that I thought was the password. Anyway, it worked. He said I had to think like a computer, I said that was my problem. I expect it to be the same every time. Anyway, I think I am up and running.
I had fun in California. I was so sick Monday I had a hard time deciding to go. I had a sore throat that felt like knives were in there every time I swallowed. I had a temp. of 101.8. I didn't feel good and I didn't want to get anyone else sick. I was rooming with Jane (our 92 yr. old) and Margaret (who had hip surgery and now needs to work) I took medicine that Sorena gave me called Plague. It is so nasty! I took a spoonful every hour all day. I decided to try to go because I would lose all my money and Jean said she needed me in spite of being ill. When I got to the airport Marylynn, my Drs. nurse, brought me antibo. I started taking them right then. I think she saved my life.
Tues. we went to Universal Studios. I enjoyed it but didn't feel great. We went to the Blues Brother show, we went last time and really enjoyed it. We were enthusiatic enough that they pulled about 8 of us up to dance on the stage. When they were finished "Jake" came and got me and said help me. He started twisting me around dancing and the girls were impressed that I could follow him. Tues. night we went to the Pantages and saw "Grease". It was good but I liked Wicked better. They had a picture of Taylor Hicks on the Marque like he was the star. He saw one song, Teen Angel.
Weds. We went to the Fashion District, the Farmers Market, and Alvera St. Shopping and nosy around. I really haven't found what is so great about the Fashion Dist. It is like Mexico to me. Little shops everywhere selling junk. Weds. night we danced at the Staples Center for the Clippers. They were a good audience. We stayed and watched the game and they won. I think we brought them good luck.
Thurs. we went to Long Beach and ate luncha t Bubba Gump's. I like that place. We then walked around looking at the sites and taking in the little shops on the Pier. We flew out of the Long Beach airport. Just as we arrived at our gate they froze the airport. Ya you guessed it. OBama. He was taking off after filming Jay Leno (I think) We did get to see Airforce One, THAT was exciting. The people who were taking off at that time were delayed about 40 mimutes. We had a 2 hr. wait. All in all it was a fun trip. I got to know some of the gals better and enjoyed their company.
It is always nice to be home. Dad has been working on the bathroom downstairs and decided to tile the upstairs bathroom. It looks so nice. He is putting it back together. I am excited because it was such a gruggy bathroom. I had my mammogram and a dentist appt. I think I am finished.
We have had more snow and cold! Spring time in Utah.
Now we are just waiting to hear about that baby Green.

We Surround Them

Today is the big day!! Can't wait to hear what Glenn has to say. I signed up on his web site to see what was happening and I have been swamped with e-mails from all over the country. It is mostly people's opinions about issues so I just push delete. Then I push delete to get them from my Trash! Is there any other way? I am having the family over to watch and eat. Yesterday I heard a guy call in to the radio show and said he is traveling on business and will be watching with co-workers, some D___. and l______s. Anyway, he wanted to know if Glenn was going to be serious or kooky like he has been lately. Glenn laughed so hard!! Stu said compared to Glenn's shows he would not be kooky. I think that is sooo funny. I lol. Marlin and I had our physicals yesterday. Went well. I also had that thing removed from my face, they are doing a biospy because it is the 3rd time. He also injected something in my scar to fix it so it looks better. He may do it again. I don't think so it hurt like blazes!!!!

Well, I need some tutoring from a very patient teacher. I did the Pageant pictures backwards! Start with the cake and go forward.

The picture of the Belly's and how they looked when they sang in Sacrament, I am a Child of God. They look the part don't they? It was very sweet!

Lexi in her beautiful orange dress! She was an escort.

Here they are receiving prizes and just moments before the crowning of the king and his court.

Answering the random question, which was about doggie do-do.

Evening wear, 1st appearance.

Swimwear portion of pageant. Dusty stripping off a T-shirt, no worries he has more on.

Dusty performing "Lunchlady" with the Lunchlady!

The opening number to the "Duke" pageant

This is Dusty's cake. The title is Grandma's house

It has been another good week, things to do, places to go, people to see. I had my hair done on Wed. We danced at UVU Wed. night. Maryn came to see me. She stood at the top of the portal and I danced just for her. We visited a while after the halftime. Thurs. we went to the temple. We were the witness couple and the clip on my apron broke causing me some jitters for awhile. Melanie called and said the baby is trying to come into the world! She is anxious to start this new adventure of life and having a body. Alexis and some other of the Senior girls have been working on a first ever, Mr. Skyhawk at the school. They had competions all week for the young men finishing with a pageant on Sat. night. Well, Dustin was one of 11 candidates. We ran over Fri. and took pictures of the cakes they made. They had a kissing booth where the boys handed out kisses, Hershey kind. We went to watch SAt . It was so fun. The theme was the Dukes of Salem(closely resembly Dukes of Hazzard) They all came out and danced in jeans and cowboy hats. Then each displayed a "talent", which was hilarious! Dusty sang and played the guitar. He did the "Lunchlady" from SNL. For the bathing suit competion he came out with 4 or 5 shirts on and "stripped" them one by one, never baring his chest. For evening wear he came out the first time looking dressed up, but changed each time he came out with clothes he found back stage that belonged to the drama dept. When it came to the random question, he spoke gibberish that sounded like he was really talking. We laughed so hard!! Well, I bet you want to know the results. Dusty was the 2nd runner up. If you have ever watched Miss America then you can visiualize how he accepted this honor, shock, surprise and yes tears. I have taken pictures but forgot how to load them so maybe I will post later, or Whitney will on her blog. Alexis was a hostess and looked beautiful in her orange formal.
Sunday Skyler, Quincee, and Karsyn sang in Sacrament meeting! They did so well. Skyler and Quincee sang a verse all by themselves. Bro. Jensen came to me after and said, I happened to look at you while they were singing and I think you need to read up on pride. I guess it showed on my face. We had dinner with Marbles today Sunday. We watched that video that Whitney put on you tube on Elder Bushe (sp) It is so marvelous!! Bye for now.

Sunday

We had dinner at our house yesterday. We had the Bellistons and Marbles over. The Greens lost track of time (of the month). It was so nice out that the kids ate outside. They continued to play outside all afternoon. Today is a much different day, its overcast and cloudy. I cleaned house and did some indexing.

Karsyn

Karsyn's class is doing a unit on Patriotism. They are "touring" the US in their kiddy 500 cars. This is the car that she and her mother created. Is that adorable or what?

Dusty

These are some pictures of Dusty in the tournament. He is #10.

This is my friend Margaret, also in the motel. She and Pat are sisters. We had a good time together dancing in Cedar.

This is Pat and Linda in the motel in Cedar City. I guess I should have gotten them standing up and dressed. Hehe

This is my Sunday School class, part of them. They are an awesome bunch of young people