Til We Meet Again...

George Douglas Wimer, my loving grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2009. Grandpa was born to Ruth Clegg and George Jacob Wimer in Heber City, UT on July 5, 1926 in the same house and same room where his mother was born. He graduated from Ventura Jr. College where he loved and played football. He met Ilene Earl in Berkeley, CA and they were married September 4, 1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Grandpa served in the US Army from 1946-1948 and was stationed in Japan. He then attended USC graduating in 1952 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Grandpa worked for North American Rockwell for 30 years and retired after a successful and rewarding career. Grandpa loved his family, friends, his home in Heber, his pets, TC, live steam trains and many other interests. He had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He lived a rich and fulfilling life. He was very loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; daughter, Shelley (Chris) Dahlin; Grandchildren: Ryan (Brenna) Ball, Cameron (Candy) Ball, and Jocelyn Ball; Great-Grandchildren: Rylie, Rune, Kharma and Sophie; his son, Tracy (Jill) Wimer; Grandchildren: Brittany, Dallin (Aubrey), Missy and Landon Wimer.

I love my grandfather! He lived a good life and I've learned so many things about him that are so amazing! He truly loved the Gospel. He had kept all of his ordinance records, from baptism to becoming a High Preist. He loved his wife Ilene with all his heart. He would do anything for her. He was always adament about men treating their wifes' like princesses. I can only hope to find someone to marry as incredible as he was. I will miss him dearly. I'm so thankful for the knowledge that I have of the plan of Salvation. I love you Grandpa.

Til We Meet Again...

We got more bounce in CALIFORNIA then all y'all combined!!

My friends and I headed down to Long Beach, CA this last weekend. Oh My, what a good time we had! Our purpose in driving 1500 miles in 3 days was to see Mr. Joel McHale, the host of my favorite television show. THE SOUP. It was worth every second of the drive. Of course, 4 fun single girls make the most out of every second and it turned out to be the bestest road trip EVER.

On the way down, we took a detour to Buffalo Bills to ride the famous Desperado roller coaster. I think my skin flew off of my face for a breif moment, but it was great. We also rode a ride called Turbo Drop. This ride is pretty much the same as "The Rocket" at Lagoon, but A LOT more sketchy. And that includes the ride operator.

IT'S MILEY!! But really... It's Joel! AMAZING. Friday night we went to the Long Beach convention center to see Joel. He signed a few things for Susan and I after the show (he didn't spell my name right, but of course I'll forgive him). We chatted it up with him for about 10 minutes and then we were on our way. It was a great night.

Saturday we drove down to Laguna Beach, My home town! I gotsta represent ya heard. We had so much fun playing on the beach and walking around all the cute little shops they have.

We met a guy on the beach that had a few exotic birds. He let us hold and take pictures with the parrots. Thank the heavens they were potty trained!

After we spent a few hours in Laguna Beach, we drove to Newport Beach. (I still miss Ryan, Marissa, Seth & Summer) It was perfect weather. Sunny and warm! We played in the sand and took a quick dip in the ocean. BURRR. I think I could live on the beach. My new ambition in life is to become a beach bum. I didn't realise just how much I missed the smell and feel of beach life. *tear*

We were able to visit the Newport Beach Temple that afternoon. Beautiful.

God Bless California