We spent spring break in San Francisco, and took Ben. He had a great time. We went to Pier 39 and looked at the sea lions. We also went to the Natural History Museum. Although very cool, everyone in northern California was also there. Here are some photos and video.

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This one is of the fish going around in circles

This is a very cool video of the jellies

This is my brave Ben! This was the first time he touched the starfish, and after he did he wanted to do it again!

Peir 39 Sea Lions

Another first for Ben!

This was at the Natural History Museum.

You are getting sleepy!
This is a penjelem that tells time.

Welcome Home!

I was very happy to watch my dad's plane touch down in Stockton yesterday. It was very emotional, and I am so happy he is home. Ben has been waiting patiently too. The night prior to his arrival, I went to check on him before I went to bed, and as I opened the door he shot upright in bed and asked "Is it time to go to the airport?" Here are some photos and video of the arrival. Don't forget to click on the photos within the smilebox page to make them larger.

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This video is shakie. I had to lift my arm up over a lady in front of me, so if you get motion sick you probably should not watch this one!

This one is a little shakie too.

Ashlyn saying Hi to Grandpa

This is a short video of Riley at the airport.

After leaving the airport, we all went back to my mom and dad's house. Here is Riley trying really hard to crawl.

This is such a cute kid.

Seven Year Photos

Here are Ben's seven year photos. I can't believe he is seven. It goes by so fast.

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Silly Kids!

Hi,
I stoped by to see Lynda yesterday, and Ash and Riley were so funny. Riley just got a new jump-a-roo (the thing he is sitting in) he would just go nuts jumping. Then he would just squeal. Ashlyn was just excited to see her cousin Ben.

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When I wasn't filming Riley he was more animated. He saw the camera and stoped to check it out.

Riley is cutting teeth, and he is drooling on everything! Yck!

He loves the camera! When I turn it on he just stops.

Ashlyn LOVES this song. It is called shorty got low. Here she is getting low!

Ben discovers that Lynda has a Wii.

Should I Continue?

Hello everyone,
I started this blog last year for my dad, so that he could see photos of the grand kids during his year in Afghanistan. As most of you know he will be coming home very soon, and for that our whole family is very grateful. Over this last year many other people have been able to view and enjoy this blog. Friends and family who live far and near have been able to see our family growing up. I would like some feed back from those friends and family. Would you like me to continue posting photos and video after my dad is home. Please leave a comment, or drop me an email with your opinions. ltalbott@charter.net
Thank you,
Laurie

Happy 7th Birthday Ben!!

Here are some photos and video of Ben's Birthday. He had a really nice birthday. He and some of his friends had a nice time at the bowling alley. I also took cookies to his classroom on Friday, and his class sang to him. We miss you pop, come home soon.

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This video is of Ben at school. The class is singing to him.

Here the class is asking Ben some questions so that they can compleat a birthday book for him.

We went to the bowling alley for the party, and this is a video of Ben bowling a frame.

Ashlyn REALLY liked bowling. She would only bowl with the pink ball. Without help she could not get the ball down the lane, but she would jump up and down yelling "go pink ball go" it was cute.

The next couple of videos are of Ben opening his gift.He got a lot of Ben 10 stuff.

A Quick Hello

Hi Dad,
Ben wanted to show you his birthday party invitations, and tell you how much he has missed you. He can't wait to see you.
Love and miss you!