Family Weekend!

Beaver Football with the Fam. Go Oregon State!



The family...



The girls in the family at the Beaver Game (with matching headbands from Dorothy--so cute!)



Our family!



So much fun together.

Life on the Farm

Natalia is learning new things while living on the farm. Saturday was our "farm day" so she spent the morning picking up the apples that had fallen from the trees (most of which had bugs in them so she screamed the whole time).

James playing with the Big Boy Toys:


We save our uneaten food and give it to the cows, chickens, and goats. Natalia was nervous around the cows but is now getting more comfortable!

Cheerleading Fundraiser

Making money for the Cheer Team!
As Courtney was slaving away with the hot oil in the back, Natalia dusted elephant ears with cinnamon-sugar and gave them to happy customers. James was the "Salesman of the Year" and kept a line of at least 20 people all night. 4.5 hours of elephant ears but her uniforms paid for! Way to go Walton team!


James, Natalia, and new friends Hannah and Emily!

The Cheerleader! Go Natalia!! (She's on the far right)...

Natalia! Maria! Gemperle! Ortiz!!!!!

Friday marked the end of first week of school - Natalia was introduced in front of the entire student body (1800). Her arrival was accompanied with much shouting (mostly my husband)

A new home

This morning we awoke in our new home! The sun was just coming up over the corn and butternut squash (my favorite). There is something special about being able to see the sunrise from your living room. After two and half years of apartment dwelling, the open spaces are a welcomed blessing.

Now if I can only find my cell phone charger...I'm sure it's in a box here somewhere

First Day of School

Natalia started school on Tuesday. We missed the bus because I looked at the wrong bus schedule. It worked out fine, though, because James and I got to take her and finish paperwork at the school. We introduced her to some people so she wouldn't be alone during the day.

Yesterday was her first full day. She rode the bus, figured out her locker, got to all her classes (with the help of some friends) ate lunch with friends, and came home on the bus. Great job, girl!!