A Day in the Past...

Driving in to Chantilly we noticed a lot of log fences stacked up in a zigzag fashion.  We later realized that these fences outlined the battlefields of Manassas. ( first Battle of Bull Run)  We decided that we would try and go see it while we were there with Jamie's family.

We took Gavin and Laynie with us during Audrey's nap time.  We took all of them to the park in the morning, and after Auj went down, we took off.  I was a little leery of taking the kids, thinking they would be a little bored.  I was wrong, they loved it!  We stopped at the visitors center to get our CD for the tour. They had all the things little boys love cannons, cannon balls, guns, and all sorts of fun.

Morning at the park. It's literally 200 yards from their house.

Then were off to Manassas...

Cannon Balls and balls were awesome for the kids to look at.

 They loved the cannons

 Stonewall Jackson

Papa and Laynie stopped to read, Gavin took off down the path.

They loved the good old plastic Civil War army men we bought for them.

We had a great day learning about the past.

Oh Shenandoah, I Long to see you...

One of the prettiest rides you can take.  We drove up to Virginia a week ago, to spend time with our new little Ady and family.  Honestly the ride through Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia were beautiful.  The Shenandoah Valley, takes my breath away.  I kept noticing the farms and old silos.  I decided to whip out the camera, and shoot pictures of the old barns and silos of the Shenandoah Valley.  Reminding you that these were taken going 70 miles an hour out of a car window, but I still got a few good pictures. Words can't describe the beauty of the lush green valleys, protected by the tree covered mountains.  I would have no problem making this my home.  Like John Denver sang..."almost heaven."

Introducing Adelynn Jae Wallace

We were thrilled to learn of the birth of our newest luvee, Adelynn.  Ady for short. Due to cell phones (texting),  we had a play by play of her birth. After the complications with Becky, we were glad to see her arrive with no problems. She is so cute and has been smiling since she was born.  Every time I would hold her and say something, she would give me the biggest smile.  We are all smitten by this cutie. We tried a photo shoot, she just wanted to eat her lamb.

Happy Birthday Bailey

Bailey and I celebrated her 10th Birthday in traditional style.  Our annual pilgrimage to IHop!  I can't believe Bailey is 10.  She is our oldest grandchild, and a great example to the 9 that follow. Love you Bailey!

Loo made this for her cake.  She had celebrated her birthday in Utah, and was tired of cake.

Happy Birthday!

Something Wicked

Brianne surprised me with a ticket to go to "Wicked" for Mother's Day.  I was excited to go, but was curious about how this story would come to be. I am not a fan of changing things up.  I had seen the new OZ movie, and wasn't that impressed. Oh my "Wicked", it exceeded my expectations.  I loved it!  Thank you Bri!