A BYU Graduate, Missionary, and a Beauty!

Memorial Day 2011

The visiting ducks, Estefan and Alice, are here today. They come and go!

Rob has been tinkering in the garage, and painting.

Bridget is planting June seeds in the garden. Her flower garden from last year returned, it is beautiful.

I have watched one too many episodes of Criminal Minds, and I am restricting this show from my life for a while. Simply too many nightmares. Just ask Rob!

Weston finished up the MTC (likened it unto a very long Sunday School lesson -- well he did!) He is now in Washington. Check his FB page for latest addresses and photos. Speaking of photos: those he took at the MTC were lost in the post when he sent them home. He did not erase them from his disc luckily. So he will resend. Instead of getting his photos we received a letter from a student living in Heritage Halls --go figure! --Inside the photo envelope, even!

Family can email Weston at weston.orme@myldsmail.net, but he doesn't have time to return all emails, except to his MOTHER! Or you can send a letter to his residence at: 309 W. Chestnut St. Centralia, WA 98531 for the next 3 weeks or so, if he is not transferred then it will remain the same.

Trevor graduated BYU this past April. He and Brianna decided to take the Scholarship offered at The Phoenix School of Law. They will move to Phoenix after Brianna finishes TaylorAndrew School of Hair Design in June.

Bridget plans to visit Utah, Idaho, go to Youth Conference, Girls Camp, and then start her Senior year August 10. She's looking at BYU Hawaii or Provo. I vote ASU!

...Humm... that covers it!

February 2011

Hello everyone!

Weston is off to Tacoma Washington. He will enter the MTC on April 20, but fly to Provo on the 19th to spend a day with Trevor and the Missionary Mall. So proud of my Weston.

Trevor graduates from the BYU school of Business on April 21 @ 4pm. So proud of my Trevor!

Bridget keeps up the fine grades of some AP courses, and I am so proud of her, too.

Proud of Rob and all that he does for the family!

Proud of myself a bit, I am teaching a reading intervention class full time for 4 first grade classrooms. It feels good to be back in the classroom. This position came about in February and lasts until the end of the 2011 school year. So just enough to enjoy and not become exhausted!
I will see what pops up next year. Something always does!

Rob and I returned from a quick trip to Vegas. We saw Nathan Burton Comedy at the Flamingo and Mistere' @ Treasure Island. Enjoyed them both. Rob made $6 on the penny slots. The buffet at the Flamingo, where we stayed, was delicious! ...I loved the bacon!

All is well!
Love,
lana

Rob to Utah

Our sincerest sympathies to the D. Prince family @ the recent passing of Julie Prince. Rob has shared fond stories of her, with me, as they grew-up in Northridge. He will be traveling to Utah to participate in a Life Remembrance of Julie Prince. (Travel safe Roberto)

I am so proud that Bridget has kept up her good habit of running @ least 4 times a week, it is an example to me...get on the running, more like walking shoes for me. Yet still, walking is rated a great excersise:)

Weston landed him a Big Screen @ the Deseret Industries for $16. His room is so COOL! Uses it for xbox stuff. Which opens the downstairs Big Screen, late @ night, for Rob and Bridget's new 'liking to Criminal Minds'.

Trevor is working on his entrance letter to accompany his application into 5 different Law Schools...hoping for Western University of Southern Cal. I think his letter and approach is captivating, and if I get his permission I wil post it:)

Trevor will take the graduation commencement walk this April 2011 and Graduate in Business, Brianna will have until June, thus Trevor figured he may use that time to attach classes for an Italian Minor. Busy couple:)

I have been reading some Tao Philosophy and want to share a tidbit. This section is called Pivoting:

" Some days, you and I go mad. Our bellies get stuffed full, Hearts break, minds snap. We can't go on the old way so WE CHANGE. Our lives pivot, forming a mysterious and beautiful geometry. Yet no matter how profiled the shapes of the day the sunsets faithfully and breath taking."

I thought this to be inspiring:)

What feature do I use?

First off I have noticed that several blogs have a list at the right side of the blog that shows family and friends along with the day they last posted, I want to learn how to set this up on my blog. Is this easy to do?

Also, what are some free sights -that you may be aware of -that carry a variety of blog templates. Or are these to be purchased programs?


New favorite TV show: Winterland Wipeout!

Love,
Lana

Dragon Ball Z Marathon with my Weston:)

Okay you're asking yourself, "What in the world?" But I enjoy my time with Weston in many unique ways. Japanese cartoons, video games--at which I stink severely, but Weston always encourages me to try again. I truly think Weston ought to land a Mission Call in Korea, Japan, Tiawan, you know a POKEMON place. Elder Kang at Lila's place put some peace into my heart...excellent Elder, and yet he too, spoke Weston's Language:)

I have noticed that Bridget likes to write poetry and Lyrics. And she has Advanced classes @ School, always pulling wonderful grades.

Rob and I are meeting up with Cliff and Shantelle in Vegas first of February, FUN and only a 6 hour drive:) Yippee! We really enjoy their company.

As of late I have really found some fun vintage clothes @ the Deseret Industries. It's fun to walk out the door with a bunch for so few$. And quality taboot!

Nancy, to whom , I owe a big hug and thanks has provided family research for my Kerbs line. I finally registered up with Family Research and hope to become the great geneologist I see in Nancy. It's the research that gets me frustrated and lost...but I sent a prayer to Heaven--"If you want this done for you, Show up in front of my eyes!" We shall see:) It's a bit demanding!

Bits and Pieces of the week past:)

Weston got cast off--now has skin flaking off like leprosy:)
Bridget dates most every evening in one little activitiy to another-- not so little --activity. Recently went Ice Staking.
Trevor "the New and upcoming Lawyer for the Entertainers of Hollywood is appyling to a law school in LosAngeles specializing in this type of law:)
Rob and all the Orme Brothers and Ormes have been making connections of FB due to the Photo of original Orme Bros t- shirt being a catalyst for reunion:)
Lana take state educator exam today, o e of many over the years to keep credential current.
Lana realy misses Trevor and Brianna, may drive to Utah over Martin Luther King weekend...could happen:)...fun to see some FB friends, and family member too in Utah.
Oranges and Grapefruit are ready for the picking:)
Ornaments off tree and decor in containers...moving right along:) Lights still up, but keep the folage warm on these cold nights.

A Tuesday Morning

Mornings go like this:
6:30am, although she can drive Juniors are not allowed to park on campus, "Mom time to drive me to school."
6:40am Dogs go out, then come in and eat!
6:55 Lana hits the FB scene:)
7:00 Rob's up
7:30 Rob's out the door
FROM THERE IT VARIES, but the afore mentioned hours pretty much set in stone!

Altima needs smog check
Lana wants/needs nail check
Reading a Tao philosophy book/intriguing
Baptisms @ Temple

And that is Tuesday:)

New Year 2011

LANA STAYS AWAKE TILL 5AM, with small interminent cat naps--but nonetheless--Greeted Rob with a New Year Kiss:)
Bridget to and fro with Car Keys:)
Weston pulled over, and questioned, Have you been drinking even a little tonight! ha ha --true.
*Weston can share the story: 480-818-3553
Rob sat in the Ultimate couch nearly 5 hours straight swiggin the Martinelli and watching football.
Trevor and Brianna celebrated Las Vegas Strip Style--slept in car at Temple. Next 2 at the Marriott. Geez Trevor gets great rates. It's the perk of his employment with the Marriott.
Rob has a very stiff and sore shoulder --Lana's massage table will attend to him after church.
Santa gave Lana 4 massage gift cards this year:)
Lana's New Year Resolution--maintain a steady, non witchy --personality Ha --sad but true!
Rob seems hopeful about employment and the economy:)
BRIDGET CAN NOW DO THE GROCERY SHOPPING: It's the way of 'the newbie with the Liscence'-- as Trevor, and Weston will attest:)

Christmas 2010

Traveled to Grandma Lila's.
Made and Ate Jen Orme's Chicken Taco casserole.
Made Chicken Curry.
Watched a Movie or two.
Eve was wonderful. Rob and Bridget with guitars, and Lila, Bridget and Lana at the piano.
Elders. Singing!
The dogs behaved and had no accidents.
Some flu.
No baptism. Disappointment. But understandable-FLU! Yuck:(
Looking forward to the New Year 2011.
Weston gets cast off January 7.
Bridget obtained official drivers lisence on Monday December 27.
Vicariously smelling Hawaii---the few drops of Plumeria perfume I have left, and wishing we could be there with the D Ormes.
Arrived home late Saturday to find all well:)

Two days Later! Woot Woot!

Bridget is having a hot dog roasting, smore making double date tonight in the backyard. Rob is taking me to Rosas for dinner here in a few minutes. If you know anything about Rosas, it get real busy past 5pm. I am slowly working on my aversion to crowds, but dinner is always more pleasant without a crowd:)

Weston is doing a ASU Institute Activity this evening.

I put massacre on today! WOW!

Catching up:) All is dandy!

Last post was July 2010 Yikes!
Enjoyed Thanksgiving with Trev and Brianna.

Weston Broke his wrist. He enjoyed a 20th birthday @ the Hibatchi and was served Green Tea Ice Cream:)

I had a Root canal two days ago, and my delicate mouth is still recuperating:).
Rob stays SO HANDSOME! Still my #1 Angel:)

New baby births, marriages, family reconciliations, the holidays=DANDY
Happy and Healthy
Love,
Lana

The Return of a Blogger

Rob's my #1 Angel

Lana hanging out with the dogs. I am "leader of the little pack." May teach school come fall. Signed up to go to the University with Weston, if no job. The CNA wasn't for me--changing adult diapers--NO CAN DO IT!, and Phelbotomy --same thing. So moving onto a second Bachelor's of Psychology. Already with quite a few courses completed.

Trevor and Brianna --pure delight shines from their presence. Working, loving, schooling, all that fun new stuff. (Notice how beautiful Brianna's natural rosie cheeks are, they are delightful.) I call her, Lil Rosie Cheeks.

Weston has a 4 year supply of soda @ the side of his bed, "Mom , it was a great buy; puchase 1 get 3 free (those 24 packs)," okie dokie! Good job my boy:) Working full-time at Deseret. Starts on his 5 years Master track in Computer Science August 23. The guy is going places.

Bridget."Beauty of the Valley" as nicknamed by my late sister Leesa, many years ago, spent her sweet 16 birthday in Utah.

VERL ORME REUNION--Looking forward to it!

*Now try to figure out how to post a photo...face book is much easier for photo posting--at least in my case:)
Toodle Lou:) Love, Lana

Mwahahaha

I wonder how long it will take my dad to figure out I've been on here

HOLY MOLY

By the way... TREVOR IS GETTING MARRIED.

Trevor's best friend Jed tied the knot!

Trevor and Robert in DC

Happy Memorial Day!

Remembering, with supreme and reverent gratitude, those whose lives have been changed by their service to country -- and the families of those who never returned. May God bless and assist those (and their families) who are honorably serving now.

We had an enjoyable weekend...

Weston graduated from high school on Thursday - well done son! A wet and rainy ceremony - but what does that matter when you're finally done with school !?! ...at least for the moment. He's looking for career suggestions. He has the Stake Youth Pioneer Trek in Prescott, later this week. ...and then we have the annual Orme Brother's hike up in Utah this year next month.

Trevor surprised us all by secretly flying in from Columbus, OH for Weston's graduation. And coincidentally (or not so,) Trevor's girlfriend (Jasmine) came to town with her roommate for the holiday weekend. Jason (nephew) and his lovely wife were also in town. So we called Jenny (niece) and got together for an afternoon. Sorry no photos -- we were too busy visiting and grilling Jasmine.
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Bridget had a great year at school – tennis team, track (won City) and friends-o-plenty. She is 'coming into her own' as they say, and looking forward to high school next year. She will be running in the Wasatch Back (180 mile, 24-hour relay race from Logan to Park City) June 18 & 19 with Lana’s sister, Lori, and a team of runners from her office. 8-person teams, each person runs 4 legs of 4~8 miles each, taking naps in the team van between turns. I hear that it’s a blast (if you’re a runner of course.) Then she is going to EFY (in Flagstaff) with friends the following week.

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Lana completed her Certified Nursing Assistant class, but has discovered that she can't bring herself to enjoy changing adult diapers, giving sponge baths to perfect strangers and some of the other tasks that are typical CNA duties. She has also postponed her phlebotomy course, hoping that she will be offered a full time teaching position for the upcoming school year.

Oh, and the chihuahuas returned home to Florida (thank goodness!)

Pat's Run

Weston, Bridget and I did Pat’s Run yesterday -- 4.2 mile run/walk to commemorate Pat Tillman – a football player who played for ASU (his number was ‘42’ – thus 4.2 miles) and the AZ Cardinals. After the events of 9/11, he was offered a multi-million dollar contract with the Cardinals, but turned it down in order to join the Army and was killed in Afghanistan.

The run started on a street outside the stadium, went around town for a bit then ended on the 42 yard line in Sun Devil Stadium. 20,000 signed up to run (or walk.) Bridget beat both of us by a long shot and she was taking it easy since she has two track meets next week. …but I beat my goal of coming in 6,800th place (I came in 6,799th place.) Actually, my goal was just to finish under an hour and my time was 43:35. Not great I know, but I didn’t collapse and my knee didn’t swell up, so I’m pleased.

Where's Weston?? Can you find him at the finish line?

March / April

Track, Easter Pageant, Chihuahuas and Medical studies have been the happenings around here.

Lana has started her certified nursing assistant course and is liking this new direction of energy. We are her guinea pigs, but draw the line at enema practice. She'll then take a phlebotomy course over the summer.

Bridget and Rob joined the cast of the Mesa Easter Pageant this year (a good excuse for Rob to grow his hair out.) Did not play any principle characters, but had fun – a great daddy-daughter activity. The two weeks of performances ended last night. Clip from newscast below (we're not in any of the shots -- just a li'l description of what it is.) http://www.easterpageant.org/Fox10/Fox10.asp


Bridget seems to be overcoming her shin splint issues as she is returning to form on her 9th-grade track team with a win in the 4x800 relay and individual 800. We all (Rob, Lana, Weston and Bridget) signed up to run (or walk) in a local 4.2-mile commemorative race. Doesn’t sound like much, but if you’re not a runner…

And then there are the Chihuahua puppies. We are “baby sitting them” while they (both males) grow a bit and get to “know” our (female) poodle which will presumably bring about a “Chi-Poo” or two. Cute as can be, but 4 dogs is a bit much. We keep our carpet cleaner in business – he’s like family now!





Oh, and a word to the wise --
Face prints in the sand don't work very well.

A visit to Zuma Beach on a quick trip to Gra'Mas last month.

We're number One! ...in the "multi-family builders" category of the annual Ranking Arizona magazine. Mark-Taylor is the Development company I work with. Who is that handsome devil in red on the far left? We won't be building much this year. Nobody will around here! Gotta find a way to get at some of that stimulus money. If only we were builders of bridges to nowhere!

Bridget has been teaching herself to play the guitar over the last month or two. She's pretty good - except when she practices at 5 in the morning!!! (I don't get up that early.)

I took a step back in time this past weekend at the NHRA National drag races in Phoenix. I felt like a teenager again. I noticed there were lots of us middle-aged men there feeling (and some acting) like teenagers again! Kept my eyes open for Orme Brothers' stickers or other paraphernalia, didn't see any. Click on the photo to enlarge it and look at all the guys in the background with their hands over their ears. Raw horse power - gotta love it!

And lastly, this is my simulation of Trevor's finger (which Lana mentioned below) - at least the way I interpreted his description of it. Eeeeeww! (it only goes to that angle if Trevor pulls it over there - and maybe this is a little exaggerated.) We don't have any pictures of the real thing (yet.) Chipped bone and torn tendon. Orthopedic surgeon said to give it a shot at healing on it's own and if it doesn't heal satisfactorily -- we can operate.