mom & dad's dc

my mom grew up in maryland, near DC and both she and my dad went to college in DC- it's where they met:) on our trip we got to see some of their old stomping grounds. our hotel was one block down from where the school and dorms used to be. here is the street:

here is treasury dept. where they used to work

thanks for the stories and the tour mom & dad!

washington DC

my mom, dad, sister, ollie & i went back east to dc and to introduce ollie to his great granny hilda! it was a quick trip, thursday-sunday, and ollie was sick:( but all things considered he did a great job traveling and it was a fun trip!

hello mr. president!

you can see ollie is not too thrilled, perhaps he is a republican.

almost asleep...
he finally passed out; too much excitement for him

he was not too happy when he woke up.

a burst of energy when he saw the water.more pep in his step after another dose of tylenolarlington national cemetery. there were signs everywhere that said, "silence and respect"...ollie did not read the signs:)

PART TWO: Meeting Great-Granny Hilda

ollie really looks like my mom in these photos:)

i am so glad we got to spend time with my mom's family. it was great to see them and introduce them to ollie:)

cleaning up the courtyard

easter egg hunt 2010

on good friday, we attended a big easter egg hunt. ollie was a pro at finding, and re-hiding eggs. after all, hide-n-seek is his favorite game:)

water + a few buckets & cups = hours of free fun!

ollie is a busy boy, so sometimes it is difficult to keep him entertained...luckily he is obsessed with water and being outside. here's a look at one of his favorite activities.

snacktime, "mommy fish?" so nice to share:)

then ollie said, "fish, go wattu!"

translation: fish go in the water!

grandpa wally 1914-2010

this post is in honor of my grandpa wally (my dad's dad.)
though he lived across the country in new york and i didn't get to see him often, i will still miss him and it is good to know he is with the lord in heaven.
i am unable to make it back east for the funeral, but we are remembering him here in san diego. there are many things i loved about my grandpa- from him often wearing a bow tie, to the inspiration he was praying for all of us by name everyday and continuing to memorizing scripture at the age of 95, to the simple fact that his name was "wally," (one of the many waldens in our family, including oliver walden.)
thank you grandpa for all your prayers:)

grandpa wally & grandma mary in 2007.

ollie wally paying tribute with a bow tie:)

happy st. patrick's day

it's not st. patrick's day without some dyed green food.

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fun. family. fallbrook.

my sister recently came down for a visit. ollie really enjoys the avocado grove at my parents house...

out for a walk in the grove.

ollie did not like dirt in his sandals.

helping papa pick avocados.

we also went to the aqaurium...look we're on tv:)

ollie LOVED this little water and boat exhibit:)

dadun..dadun....SHARK!