It's Been a While

Sorry it's been so long. I have been a little busy but mostly just lazy. Anyways, I am back at it. First of all, since no one really guessed at the Actor Trivia question a couple weeks ago, the answer will remain a mystery unless someone specifically tries to guess or asks. Second, Baby Bean has found her FEET! Isn't she adorable?!?! She is getting so big now. She had her 4 month check-up last Wednesday and she is now 13.4 lbs and 24" long. Yesterday she turned 20 weeks. Can you believe how much time has flown??? It's already May. The 5th month of the year. I move back to the states in less than 6 months, The H's move to the city "where everybody knows your name" in like 26 days and Christmas is creeping up again! It's like Maughry's Friday syndrome, it's like yesterday was Valentine's Day and today is almost Cinco De Mayo. Anyways, that's my rambling for today. I promised last week I would post more world travels and California pics soon so here they are. California first!

This was at the San Diego Zoo. Honestly, I think St. Louis has a better zoo. Oh well, anyone see the resemblance to Bro. Bean??? ;) Just Kidding!

It's not a great picture but this was the Christmas tree on Fisherman's Wharf Thanksgiving 2004.




This is the Rodeo Drive sign, not as impressive as you might think. The William Shatner star, a tribute to Father Bean. The famous El Capitan Theatre. and the Beverly Hills sign. Hollywood is not nearly as glamorous as you might think.


This is me with Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood. The imprints were really cool to see and "play in." We saw Shirley Temple's, Warren Beatty's, Clark Gable's, etc.



Now these are for the sports fans and auto enthusiasts. While in CA we went to an Angels game, Dodgers Game, Mighty Ducks game, and Mr. Bean went to the Skip Barber racing school. Sorry I don't have a photo available for the Angels game at this time. I'll have to find it later. I do have to say though that the Angels game was much more exciting than the Dodgers game. Sorry Dodgers fans.

Now, I know Bro. Bean shared a photo of us "rubbing elbows" with Andre Benjamin (aka Andre 3000) last year. By the way, Ms. Varlowe, that comentary you gave us was absolutely HILARIOUS. If anyone has not seen it yet, go to Bro. Bean's site and look at the September archives for the photo and comments on Hey Yaaaaaa. Here are a few other photos with various celebrity types. Some you may recognize, some you may not.





Now these are in order Clive Cussler (and son Dirk Cussler), Ashlee Simpson, Gary Sinise, Ryan Seacrest & Ellen K, and Ashlee Simpson again. They aren't the best photos as they were taken with my old crappy digital camera. But none-the-less here they are. Clive Cussler is a wonderful writer. His book Black Wind is a great read! He writes fiction novels about old war subs, boats, munitions, etc. that his main character Dirk Pitt gets into a bit of trouble with. They are great adventure novels. If you have heard of the movie Sahara, that was based on his book Sahara. My dad's favorite author!!!
Ashlee Simpson was doind a CD signing at a Wal-Mart for her first album Autobiography and that's where these photos are from. We were told photos were not allowed that's why they are not clear shots and have body guards in most of them.
Gary Sinise came to Germany to do a USO show for us with his Lt. Dan Band and they were great! He was friendly and signed autographs afterwards. I have a shirt that says "Got Shrimp?" on it and he signed that for me.
For all you American Idol fans, I'm sorry to say that Ryan Seacrest is a big let down. He is not very friendly. He is actually kind of rude and snotty. Anyways, he and Ellen K have a radio show in LA on Kiis FM and they are great to listen too. This was taken at a CHOC event. Notice the Bunny Ears from Mr. Seacrest in the back? I have better photos of him for anyone who is intersted.

Well, that is all for today. Check back soon for more photos of the world and possible CA. Who knows, I'm sure there are more hiding somewhere! :)