A Little Christmas...

Here are some pictures from the Community Bible Study group I attend each week.  The children's program put on a very quaint and sweet music program.  Hudson, was literally the star of the show and Amalia was an angel (which is almost literal... depending on the day).

Noah's Star Wars Party

We celebrated Noah's 8th birthday (a little late) with friends from school and soccer this past Saturday.  It was a fun little celebration filled with action-packed little boys and a girl (Amalia of course), and lots  of light sabering battles and imagination.

Grandma Selph comes for a visit

We had a sweet time with Grandma Selph at the end of September.  Thanks Grandma for the memories and laughter (and for willingly having a sleepover with Amalia every night!).

Grandpa Schrader visits the Topeka

Grandpa Schrader was in town for a WWII bomber reunion this weekend and was able to have a tour on the Topeka with Ben and Noah as the guides.  Grandpa's radio operator, Albert was also able to join.

Daddy's Submarine

On board USS Topeka and finally....home sweet home!

Welcome Home Topeka!

Last two shots- the COB (chief of the boat), the CO and his wife, and the Engineer's family (our kids have been good playmates).

USS Topeka arrives on time!

 No words really needed here.  The memories will definitely be lasting!

Homecoming Day!

Yesterday was homecoming day for the USS Topeka!!! After picking up the cake, making the banners, washing cars, and all the rest, we were ready for the big day.  We started looking for daddy's submarine from the top of Pt. Loma at Cabrillo National Cemetery two hours prior to his arrival at the pier.  

August

From top to bottom: walking to a new favorite dinner place of ours- Marino's Italian, Dan and Marie Walter visit us (good friends from Naples), Amalia watches her brothers at swim lessons, Cabrillo look-out point where we'll watch Ben come home in 3...., and our lovely gas prices :)

Grand Canyon!!!