No Cameras Allowed

April 9-

You will have to trust me and what I'm about to tell you. There is no photographic evidence to support my claims and the claims of my mommy.

The day happened as follows:

We got up early to drive to LA to meet up with Auntie L. We picked her up and headed to The Grove for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. In spite of the large lunch portions, grandpa was still able to enjoy a piece of chocolate-peanut butter-cookie dough cheesecake. The girls helped him with exactly four small bites.

Then we headed back to Auntie L's apartment so mommy, grandma and grandpa could get ready for their night at 'Dancing with the Stars'. The rest of the story is true but undocumented due to ABC's no cameras allowed rule.

When they got to the studio they were shuffled to the VIP entrance to get a special stamp and wrist band for the after-show party in the greenroom. Imagine their surprise! They were seated in 'the zone' and even had their names pre-printed on their seats. The show was extremely exciting and fun, you may have caught the show. They realized that although they had amazing seats, they probably would not end up on camera. They were directly across from the main stage.

After the show they waited for the exclusive green room access and were let in after about 30 minutes. In the meantime, grandma talked with Ian Ziering and let him know that he was her absolute favorite. Grandpa talked with the judges, he let Bruno know that he didn't boo him that night. Bruno, in turn, let him know that he really appreciated that!

Apollo Ohno accompanied them up to the party in the elevator. Grandpa assisted him with putting on his jacket. He was not too appreciative or very friendly. He must have needed a cocktail.

Once at the party the three grabbed some drinks and snacks and headed to a bistro table in the corner for some optimal people watching. They met a new friend named Keith. He was a special guest of Leeza Gibbons. He pointed out some people in the crowd and kept them company.

At the next table sat Lance Bass (N-Sync) and Alfonso Ribeiro (Fresh Prince of Bel Air). Grandma knew who Lance was which really impressed mommy! When Joey Fatone came in grandma let him know that he was the best act of the night and grandpa noted that he really enjoyed him pulling his partner by her hair. Joey said that it was all her idea and thanked grandma.

After their hob-nobbing with the celebrities they came back to see how my night went with Auntie L. We had such fun and it was so nice to visit with her! But we had to get home so we jumped in the car and headed back to Oceanside.