Homecoming Dance Prep

Natalia and Helena (from Germany) getting ready for the Homecoming Dance:

1st Day of Cheering!! Goooo Natalia!

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)