I visited Jill and her family in LA in June '04 soon after arriving back from the UK. The kids love helping me with my luggage.

The kids found a snail and were fascinated.

Jill enjoys a quiet moment--eating herring.

I arrived Thursday and on Friday watched the kids while Todd and Jill were at work. We went to breakfast, then out to play, then to Chuck E Cheese for lunch.

Hunter went crazy over his ice cream cone. He sucked on it as if it were a straw. By the time he was finished, the bottom of his face was frozen red.

They had so much fun. Me too.

On Saturday we went to Joanne's house and met up with a bunch of my good friends. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of them. Can't believe that. Joanne took some pics, so I'll have to see if I can get them. Joanne's house is lovely, and she didn't mind that we made a big mess out on the patio. The dog is my friend Charlie's--her name is Rosie. She was a sweetie. And the beautiful girl beside my beautiful grand-daughter is Adrianna--Joanne's grand-daughter. Adrianna and Kayla became great pals.

And finally on Sunday morning, it was time for me to leave for the airport. Hunter was right there helping me with my luggage.