At the beginning of Oct. my two favorite Aunts (and three dogs) came to visit. They were driving cross country literally, from Homestead, Florida to Seattle, Washington. They stopped off here for a couple of days and we had a great time. My Aunt Dawn was moving to Seattle and my Aunt Cecile was helping. They had a great time and have successfully made it to Seattle. The best part of it for me was showing off my beautiful children and handsome husband. They had never met each other. We were very sad to see them go, but we did get promises of return visits. I think the Tinkerbell room sold them!
The following weekend was General Conference. I love to listen to the General Authorities. I always learn something new and am reminded of things I know and need to work on. I am so very grateful to have the gospel in my life.
After Conference, we headed to Cali. for fall break. I think every other person in AZ did as well! We went to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. To keep it short I will give you the highs and lows of the trip. Low points first: everyone from AZ was there so the lines were to long at Disneyland, Splash Mountain broke while hubby and kids were on it (although that may have been on Christopher's high list, he thought it was cool to walk out), Andrea is finally tall enough to ride Indiana Jones and it was closed for annual repair.
High points: Knott's Berry farm was empty, we walked onto every ride and did them all at least twice. We only waited 15 min. for Nemo by pure luck. We didn't get the stomach flu until after we got home. And the best part of the trip for me was seeing Blake Lewis from American Idol!!!!! He was walking down Main Street with his girlfriend and a cast member. Samantha saw him first, he was a little bit ahead of us. I ran up ahead dragging Andrea (I almost ran off without her) stopped and tried to look casual as he walked by. Chuck had the camera and was in a shop with Christopher so I didn't get a picture. Shucks! I wanted to yell out "Blake we're from AZ and we voted for you!!!!" If you didn't know the winner of American Idol is from AZ. As we walked back to meet up with Chuck, we saw a few teenage girls running to try and catch up with Blake and I thought to myself "is this really appropriate for a 30ish woman with four kids?" Oh well it was still my high point.
On a friend's blog this week she posted all of the famous people she has ever seen. I thought it would be fun to list the few I have seen. If you want to read Kelly B's click HERE
Of course on the top of my list would be Blake and you know that story. When I was looking for a picture to post I learned he is already in the Wikipedia free encyclopedia! No Pictures are posted because I can't figure it out even after Jolene told me.
The next most recent would be Jessica Simpson at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. We were both ordering McDonald's! I know that seems hard to beleive, but my sister in law says Jessica eats good all through the week and has what ever she wants on the weekends.
At the St. Louis airport we saw the Dalai Lama! I only got to see the top of his head. He was surrounded by at least 30 people or body guards. I think they said he was on his way to London.
When I was in High School I got to go to a charity tennis match that had several celebrities matched up with famous tennis players. I only had eyes for Andre Agassi at the time! I got his autograph!
At Disneyland another time we saw Melanie Griffith in the Blue Bayou restaurant. I was pretty sure it was her, but to be sure I asked the waiter if it was her. He told me he wasn't aloud to say, but that celeberties come and celebrate their children's Bday's in the private room, wink! wink! I guess Melanie was there with her children or the waiter was flirting. You decide. That is pretty much it for me and the rich and famous!
