Temple Open House

The Vancouver Temple Open House has been on from April 7th to the 24th. The enthusiasm and spirit there was wonderful and it was such a blessing and privilege to be apart of. The final total of visits came in at 39,341. We have already heard wonderful stories of less actives and non members being touched to come and learn more.
Dad spent a couple of days helping with the parking. Even that was a great experience. He got quite a sunburn the day he was there all day.

Mike and Dad stopped by on their bike trip one afternoon.

I got to help with the VIP tours' refreshments for two days. It was great to work with old friends and great women.

The cultural hall was transformed into a beautiful reception area. When the main crowds came through, they took some of those tables away because they took up too much space, and because they were just serving cookies....very good cookies.

Other fun Ohio trip pictures

We went to a nearby park one afternoon...nice to get out and play in the sunshine. Sarah was
happy to sit and rest outside for a change.

We were building forts in the basement.

So cute to see 3 year old Leah working the computer.

Dan was trying on some clothes so here was the rest of the family hanging out waiting.

Welcoming New Baby James

There is nothing like a tiny newborn. What a blessing and joy, and I'm so grateful to have been able to go and get introduced to Baby James Daniel Walton. He was born on March 30 in Columbus, Ohio. He seems like a very contented baby, and he's handsome too.
For more great photos, check out Dan and Sarah's blog.

Proud Father and Son

Bathtime

Easter at the Ohio Waltons

I am really slow at getting these posted...not sure why because it was sooo much fun. I can't think of anything more fun than spending Easter weekend doing Easter activities with two darling granddaughters. This is Easter morning before General Conference ....that doesn't start until noon back there. Nice haul.

A few days before we colored eggs, which is always fun to see those white eggs suddenly change into pinks, blues, and yellows.

We also made Easter sugar cookies and iced them. Yes, we did messy projects.....all of them.

Dan and Sarah's friends hosted a egg hunt and lunch for a bunch of families. Kids running everywhere....very cute and fun.

Here are the masterpieces....and they tasted good even if they were fatter than I usually make.