Michelle Obama

This weekend I got to watch UC Merced’s inaugural commencement ceremony. The keynote speaker was Michelle Obama, and she delivered a great speech. This campus put in a lot of effort to secure her for this event. Her message was a good one. I was really excited because I got a great seat. I sat about four rows back from the front. It was a tad bit hot…101 but I only had to wait five hours!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

March of Dimes Walk

Lynda, Ashlyn, Ben, and myself did the March of Dimes walk this year. When we were finished there was a great slide that Ben and Ashlyn had a blast.
Here are some videos.

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.

Make a Smilebox photobook

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.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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.

Make a Smilebox greeting

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