We've been out of the blogging world for a while. I hardly used the computer while I was in CA for 3 weeks...and since I've been back, I've been going non-stop to re-group after being gone almost a month, get back into homeschooling, getting us off CA time, piano, getting our house ready to sell, etc, etc!!! We have been alive and doing things, and had a great trip to CA that I wanted to post some pictures from. By the way, I have noticed that most everyone has updated their blogs with fancy templates and layouts. Someday, or some year, I hope to add some fancy tricks to mine. But first I have to learn how...and I'm not sure when I'll be able to squeeze that in. So if anyone would like to give me a crash course on blogging, that would be great. I spent a while last weekend trying to figure out how to post a song on my blog. No luck. I tried what they told me to do, but it wasn't working. I still want to put my sister's song on so you can hear it. So if anyone knows how, let me know!
It was bittersweet bringing Nate to our sweet spot at the Los Gatos Cemetery. Dave started a tradition a while ago...each time we are there, we kiss our thumb, and then put our thumb on Brie's "B". Nate got to join in...but he used his whole fist.
Lindsay, Sadie, Ashlyn, Tyler (cousins) showing off the school kits they made for children that don't have money for school supplies. Grandma Shelly sewed the bags and the kids bought and stuffed the school supplies.
Nate showing off for the camera with Grandma Walton at one of the many yummy Christmas meals! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa Walton!
We were so glad we were able to visit with Great-Grandma Walton for a minute during her trip out. She had been taking a nap, so we visited while she could still rest in bed.
If you knew us when Ash and Sadie were babies, you'll recognize Dave's favorite trick. Nate is a pro and loves his trick with Daddy. Usually he has the biggest grin while doing it.
By the way, our new Sony camera has given us a lot of grief. It takes great outdoor pictures, but most indoor pictures come out terribly. A lot of our CA pictures are awful. Dave spent forever on the phone with Sony trying to return it, but to no avail. Boo Sony on their customer service. We won't be shopping Sony again...and we are on the lookout for a better camera.
Ashlyn, Sadie and Mrs. Moncrief, their piano teacher. The girls had a great time at their piano recital. Neither were nervous to perform (mom was when I had to play duets with them!) It was a fun evening.
Where else do you put totally conked out Sadie when you are at the airport, trying to unload 8 major pieces of luggage, juggle a guitar, baby, tired but awake Ashlyn? It worked perfectly putting her in Nate's carseat. We carried her this way from the airport, to the shuttle to get the rental car, and all the way to the rental car. She slept through it all.
I have a few more pictures from our trip but our internet is being stubborn. More to come...
And I thought boys wouldn't be as fun to dress up. Nate was ready for church first this morning. He knocked on the bathroom door to show daddy his new outfit. Dave opened it and found this cute little thing standing there staring up at him with a smile.
It was bittersweet bringing Nate to our sweet spot at the Los Gatos Cemetery. Dave started a tradition a while ago...each time we are there, we kiss our thumb, and then put our thumb on Brie's "B". Nate got to join in...but he used his whole fist.
Nate showing off for the camera with Grandma Walton at one of the many yummy Christmas meals! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa Walton!
We were so glad we were able to visit with Great-Grandma Walton for a minute during her trip out. She had been taking a nap, so we visited while she could still rest in bed.
If you knew us when Ash and Sadie were babies, you'll recognize Dave's favorite trick. Nate is a pro and loves his trick with Daddy. Usually he has the biggest grin while doing it. 
Ashlyn, Sadie and Mrs. Moncrief, their piano teacher. The girls had a great time at their piano recital. Neither were nervous to perform (mom was when I had to play duets with them!) It was a fun evening.
Where else do you put totally conked out Sadie when you are at the airport, trying to unload 8 major pieces of luggage, juggle a guitar, baby, tired but awake Ashlyn? It worked perfectly putting her in Nate's carseat. We carried her this way from the airport, to the shuttle to get the rental car, and all the way to the rental car. She slept through it all.
