family weekend

Walter fell in love all over again with Grandma and Aunt Janet.

He had such a good time with Grandpa too!

He hardly left Uncle Patrick's side the whole visit.

Grandpa thrilled him with the guitar and the harmonica.

Matthew and his wonderful family, of which I am blessed to be a part.

I've nearly finished Walter's doll. He just needs some hair!

November pomegranate tree.

I'm sorry it's been a while since my last post. We've been keeping quite busy around here.

Matthew's family came to stay with us last weekend, bearing many lovely gifts. We enjoyed their company immensely, but the time passed far too quickly. We miss them all very much. You can read Janet's delightful account of the visit here. 

We toured the beach and picnicked at Montana de Oro with our family while they were here. Walter must have received (and reciprocated) at least a thousand hugs and kisses. It's sad that we must live so far away from all we love.

This week, Walter and I got a membership at the local Children's Museum. It's been a blast taking him there whenever I can, where he splashes in the water exhibit out-of-doors, and plays with the buckets of toys inside. He loves to engage the other children we meet there, and I feel like it is really inspiring him to walk.

That's right, he's walking!! He grows in confidence each day. I attribute this to Grandma and Aunt Janet who really showed him he could do it--they walked him up and down while they were here, and now he is excited to see the world!

Well, that sums up what's been going on around here. Goodnight, and have a great week!

Love,

Margaret