California

Last weekend, Susan and I drove through California so she could attend a convention in Ontario. We stopped in the Bay Area and then for a couple nights in Grover Beach. I flew home Tuesday night.

This weekend, Jennifer was also in California, attending their Rainbow Grand Assembly. It was again held in Fresno.

She and the other Grand Officers from Oregon enjoyed visiting with their California sisters. Susan drove her home today.

DJR & Grand Court

The first Saturday of the month, Jennifer attended the annual DJR event. The Rainbow girls held their initiation at the West Salem Lodge.

They also had a reception for the State Dad & Mom, then joined members of Job’s Daughters and DeMolay at the Salem Scottish Rite for a talent show and dance.

Earlier this week, we went down to Salem again for the Grand Master’s visit to the Salem Masonic Lodge. Jennifer helped Cherry Assembly with dinner and then performed the Masonic Ribbon ceremony for the Grand Master and his officers. 

Last night we attended the installation of the Grand Court of Amaranth. This year it was held in a hotel by the Portland Airport. The State Dad went in as Grand Associate Patron. 

Dapper Days at Disneyland

This weekend was Dapper Days at Disneyland. Jenn and a friend from UP flew down Friday morning, and after checking into a DVC villa at the Grand Californian, headed into California Adventure to the Frozen Fun area to meet the characters. 

Saturday they headed into Disneyland, where they met more characters, did some rides, and watched Mickey and the Magical Map, as well as the Fantasy in the Skies fireworks show. 

On Sunday they hopped between parks, again meeting characters and other Dapper Day attendees. 

They finished the night by watching Fantasmic! They flew home this morning.