Disneyland Hotel

We began our second day at the Disneyland Resort with a DVC member event at the Disneyland Hotel. Disney has pretty much completed updating the hotel, and it looks pretty nice. We then went into DCA and rode Midway Mania and walked through Carsland. We met some friends for lunch. 

We thought about trying the new Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel, but decided we wanted something a little nicer than counter service. 

None of the other DLH restaurants are open for lunch, so we ate at the ESPN Zone. Across the way, the old Compass Bookstore was being converted to an Earl of Sandwich restaurant.

Afterwards we walked around the hotels. I was glad to see that, even though they removed the waterfalls in front of the DLH's old Bonita Tower, they added a new one, even if it is quite a bit smaller.

We hung out in the room until dinner, then finished the day by going back into DCA to watch World of Color.

GWAR

Last Saturday we drove to Eastern Oregon for the reception of the Grand Worthy Advisor of Oregon Rainbow. It was held at the High School Gymnasium in Union, and had a rodeo theme. Above, Jennifer waits to be introduced with the other Grand Officers.

Bryan sat in the east with the heads of other statewide groups, and presented a gift to the GWA from Oregon DeMolay.

Friday night, Bryan passed his Eagle Scout board of review. On Saturday we got up early and drove down to California, and had dinner with my parents. This morning we drove over the grapevine and into Southern California.

While Susan and I checked into the Grand Californian Hotel and did some grocery shopping, Bryan and Jennifer went into the parks to meet friends. We had a one-bedroom villa on the second floor, with a view of the Paradise Pier section of California Adventure. We joined the kids in the evening.

Installations and Receptions

 

In September, most of the Assemblies in Oregon hold their fall installations. On the second Sunday of the month, we attended the installation of Cherry Assembly in Salem. Jennifer installed the Worthy Advisor, and Bryan lead a crowning ceremony team.

 

The next weekend, we went to Mt Scott Assembly in Portland. Jennifer was the installing chaplain, while Bryan crowned the new Worthy Advisor.

That night we again traveled to Salem for the reception of the Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of Oregon Eastern Star. Bryan presented them a gift from Oregon DeMolay.

Last weekend, Bryan and I traveled down to Salem. He helped Willamette Chapter initiate a new member, then attended the Grand Master's Reception, and again presented a gift from Oregon DeMolay. 

Tonight, he was installing officer for Tigard DeMolay. Jennifer attended as State Princess.

Weekend of Friendship and Brotherhood

This weekend was Oregon DeMolay's annual WOFAB campout. We spent two days and nights at Champoeg State Park, between Portland and Salem. 

Bryan led the boys in several games, including softball and capture the flag. Saturday night was a big BBQ, followed by a campfire. 

Today the kids started classes at the University of Portland, and Bryan attended his last Boy Scout meeting.

Milwaukee

On our way back from Green Lake, we stopped in Ripon. While Susan and the kids checked out the Ripon Cookie Outlet, I visited the Little White Schoolhouse, the birthplace of the Republican Party. 

On Monday, some friends to us to downtown Milwaukee. We had some lunch and looked at the nearby buildings.  

We then took a boat cruise down the Milwaukee river and out onto Lake Michigan. Afterwards we walked through the county war memorial, next to the art museum.

Next we drove around the city a bit, seeing the sites. Above is Milwaukee's Shrine Temple. Yesterday we flew back to Oregon.

Jobie Jamboree

On Friday, we headed to the Green Lake Conference Center for the annual Jamboree of Wisconsin's Job's Daughters.

Saturday morning we attended the Grand Bethel meeting where the new Grand Bethel officers were chosen, and Saturday night a new Miss Wisconsin Job's Daughter was selected at the annual pageant. Jennifer visited with a past MWJD and the new Miss International Job's Daughter.

Today we attended the Grand Bethel installation. Bryan met the new Supreme Bethel Honored Queen and MIJD.

And visited with Wisconsin's State Master Councilor and Sweetheart.

Ohio Rainbow & Carthage College

After Bryan got home from DLC, we got up early and caught a plane to Milwaukee Wisconsin. After dinner with friends, we drove east, stopping in Indiana for the night.

Wednesday morning we drove through Notre Dame, then continued east to Maumee, Ohio, where we met the Rainbow Assembly of the Ohio Grand Representative to Oregon for dinner.

On Thursday we headed back west to Wisconsin, stopping to visit a Cheese Castle. 

We then took a tour of Carthage College, located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin.