tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70440162012-02-16T05:50:26.951-05:00Keithley Chronicles“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.comBlogger5151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-50729556541437062232008-08-06T07:57:00.001-05:002008-08-06T07:57:50.942-05:00New Pics!Hope everyone is doing well...enjoy the pics!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-80949745190713652992008-07-27T17:49:00.003-05:002008-07-30T08:27:30.378-05:00Thomas Jostin Keithley's Homebirth StoryJostin's Homebirthby Margaret KeithleyDuring the fireworks on July 4, I started having crampy contractions which continued off and on and got more intense over the next two weeks. A couple of times we thought that it might be the beginnings of labor, but both times the contractions fizzled out after a couple of hours. My mom decided to come up on the 5th and stay with us so she could be here for Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-68386086113830572762008-07-22T14:31:00.003-05:002008-07-22T14:34:47.984-05:00Home Birth PicsClick!Click me too!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-28630300366981747952008-07-21T06:48:00.003-05:002008-07-21T06:52:43.414-05:00Pictures can be found on FacebookIf you have a Facebook account, add me or Margaret as a friend so you can see more pics of Jostin. It's just easier for us to keep all the updates in one place. Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-78657449269731340932008-07-19T22:33:00.001-05:002008-07-19T22:34:42.364-05:00It's a Boy!! 8lbs 4oz 20in longMom and baby are both doing great. More pics to come!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-26348670671607072772008-07-01T02:56:00.005-05:002008-07-01T03:17:15.097-05:00Home Birthby MargaretSometime between now and July 25, I will give birth to a new life in the comfort of our home. Our supplies are purchased, the participants are ready and waiting (Matt, of course; our wonderful midwives; my mom on-call in SC; and my friend Kelly, who will get to add a new title to her resume - birth photographer), and now that's just what we do - we wait. I am estimated to be 38 weeks Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-8274089108836806202008-06-29T12:28:00.001-05:002008-06-29T12:29:23.969-05:00Gotta love Summer...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-39604382757140744842008-06-25T12:49:00.001-05:002008-06-25T12:49:26.040-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-41836412718495096512008-06-19T21:41:00.001-05:002008-06-19T21:42:59.419-05:00Henna Tattoos -- The Next DayMargaret is thrilled with how her henna tattoos turned out! Kelsey (artist) said that the paint on the palm ends up being darker than it is on the stomach.Great job, Kelsey!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-56226318910542498382008-06-17T21:41:00.000-05:002008-06-17T21:42:16.023-05:00Margaret Preparing For Her Henna Tattoo!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-8953068813841447132008-06-17T21:40:00.000-05:002008-06-17T21:41:40.300-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-33784359322555151072008-06-17T21:39:00.002-05:002008-06-17T21:42:42.704-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-50559187906747292122008-06-17T21:38:00.001-05:002008-06-17T21:43:30.084-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-28349322791202379972008-06-17T21:37:00.000-05:002008-06-17T21:43:55.929-05:00The Finished Product!!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-64503382576091347692008-06-05T20:45:00.002-05:002008-06-05T20:50:37.087-05:00Walker's first trip to the dentistShow us those teeth! Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-50676677919570919882008-06-05T20:43:00.000-05:002008-06-05T20:55:35.573-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-20268278733604345142008-06-05T20:41:00.003-05:002008-06-05T20:59:02.960-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-50900528500289561522008-06-05T20:41:00.002-05:002008-06-05T20:58:05.360-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-888123880356304762008-06-05T20:41:00.001-05:002008-06-05T20:57:02.726-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-84695766313365535522008-06-05T20:41:00.000-05:002008-06-05T20:56:31.000-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-59698409443639348712008-06-05T20:40:00.001-05:002008-06-05T20:44:07.579-05:00Walker On The Computer Walker is growing up so fast; I can't believe he'll be 4 in a little over a month. This is him sitting at the computer playing games on the nick jr. website. (Fantastic site, btw...www.nickjr.com) Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-14424656297924772412008-05-26T21:02:00.002-05:002008-05-26T21:05:47.546-05:00Walker is tired and ready for bed... Walker on his way home from day surgery. He was such a little trooper. =)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-12464718100397091502008-05-23T22:48:00.002-05:002008-05-23T22:49:53.977-05:00Walker is back home recoveringWalker had his surgery yesterday and everything went as planned. He is back home recovering and is back to normal. The doctor advised us to limit his activities but so far that has been a challenge. He wants to run around and play but he can't so that's been hard for him so far. I'll post pictures of him leaving the hospital sometime over the weekend.-mattMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-78564618720224160412008-05-21T06:08:00.006-05:002008-05-21T06:21:37.785-05:00Walker Has Surgery TomorrowWalker developed a hydrocele last month and tomorrow he'll be having surgery to repair it. I'll keep everyone posted. Please keep him in your prayers.-mattMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-76454678393005177902008-05-18T12:01:00.002-05:002008-05-18T12:31:46.307-05:00Annnnd We're Back!!!It has been a while since my last post and for that I apologize. I plan on updating the blog at least twice a week up until the baby is born (sometime in July!). We hope everyone is doing well!-matt Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-58131377504520406222007-04-10T13:24:00.000-05:002007-04-10T13:25:28.842-05:00New pictures!Enjoy!m&m&wMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-20328870825172715522007-03-30T08:15:00.000-05:002007-03-30T08:27:24.242-05:00Yes, we are still alive...Hello everyone! A few months ago Blogger made a change to how pictures can be uploaded to the blog. To be honest, it was a real big headache trying to get pictures to the blog using the new process. The good news is they recently made a change to Picasa Web Albums that incorporates a lot of the options that the blog has (i.e. tagging, comments, etc.). Here is a link to some recent pictures ofMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-47551581416308723762006-11-22T14:03:00.000-05:002006-11-22T14:09:11.433-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-22116950418333306292006-11-10T14:05:00.000-05:002006-11-10T14:08:50.496-05:00The oyster roast was a resounding success!At the end of the evening all of the oysters, clams, shrimp, and beer were all gone so that, in and of itself, speaks volumes. Thank you to Megan & WJ for hosting...your yard is perfect for a roast! I'd say the two things that stand out the most from that night are 1) our English friends, Pete & Sally, had never tasted an oyster so that was fun to witness....and 2) Walker had also never had an Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-51243987065548205512006-11-10T14:04:00.000-05:002006-11-10T14:09:41.237-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-81596442789827670702006-11-10T13:58:00.000-05:002006-11-10T14:00:45.555-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-71595336798948349232006-11-10T13:54:00.000-05:002006-11-10T13:58:09.307-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-40105653150129532562006-11-10T13:51:00.000-05:002006-11-10T13:54:53.267-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-6467861053679212952006-11-10T08:44:00.000-05:002006-11-10T08:46:51.577-05:00'Air Shower' set to cut use by 30 percent"As Australians become increasingly alert to the importance of using water wisely in the home, CSIRO researchers have found a way to use a third less water when you shower – by adding air." More...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-77792595583467646232006-11-09T10:30:00.000-05:002006-11-09T22:14:09.399-05:00Wal-Mart brings back the "Merry Christmas" greetingAt least there is one company out there that isn't afraid to be non-PC.Here's the article.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-51513303087808906462006-11-07T11:33:00.000-05:002006-11-07T11:39:22.326-05:00'Tickle Me' Laney...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-8972921399573740352006-10-31T10:59:00.000-05:002006-10-31T11:17:14.424-05:00Harvest Festival at Walker's DaycareMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-59889274279289248312006-10-20T18:35:00.000-05:002006-10-31T10:52:59.829-05:00Overnight Camp Trip in the Shenandoah ValleyWe had a wonderful time with Pete & Sally! Wish the trip could've been longer... Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-47086649842843483192006-10-20T18:34:00.000-05:002006-10-20T18:55:18.553-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-47909866337828162222006-10-20T18:33:00.001-05:002006-10-20T18:54:45.343-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-5215079182458667722006-10-20T18:32:00.001-05:002006-10-20T18:54:35.939-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-31784539709103881292006-10-20T18:31:00.000-05:002006-10-20T18:54:22.163-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-33492721021492510072006-10-19T08:05:00.000-05:002006-10-20T19:32:29.562-05:00Strongest Dad in the WorldFrom Sports Illustrated, By Rick Reilly "I try to be a good father. Give my kids mulligans. Work nights to pay for their text messaging. Take them to swimsuit shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he's pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-29650798407148394162006-10-17T21:57:00.000-05:002006-10-18T08:11:39.644-05:00Click the little man to check out something pretty cool...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-20383097377205062032006-10-11T21:19:00.000-05:002006-10-17T22:08:32.007-05:00Swingers!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-54908463298326298682006-10-10T12:30:00.000-05:002006-10-10T12:31:23.300-05:00Secret History of the Credit CardI was surprised to find out that the Frontline program that I've had recorded on my DVR at home can be viewed in its entirety online. I truly feel that it's a program that EVERY American should watch.The program can be found here:Here are a couple things about credit card companies that you may not know: Even if you make your credit card payments on time, the credit card bank can raise your Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1475150887520986002006-10-09T14:22:00.000-05:002006-10-09T14:26:34.179-05:00Kids need more playtimeHere's some soothing medicine for stressed-out parents and overscheduled kids: The American Academy of Pediatrics says what children really need for healthy development is more good, old-fashioned playtime.More...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-67008235140219227862006-10-05T22:10:00.001-05:002006-10-05T22:10:45.218-05:00And now for something completely different....As you all know i LOVE dabbling with new internet stuff. So here's the latest way for me to share photos...enjoy!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-74235747067370934072006-10-05T21:11:00.000-05:002006-10-05T21:17:47.628-05:00Walker Goes to the State Fair!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-10604498602748351932006-10-03T22:40:00.000-05:002006-10-03T22:43:00.282-05:00Interesting Google articleMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-37724397220814477772006-09-19T11:24:00.000-05:002006-09-19T11:26:26.842-05:00Veggie Tales Gets "Sliced and Diced"Well it seems that NBC figured out that Veggie Tales is about God and not just about animated vegetables running around telling jokes. NBC has asked Veggie Tales creator, Phil Vischer, to edit a little more than he originally bargained for. What started out as asking that the Bible verse that gets displayed at the end of every episode be removed, has now transformed into the edict of removing allMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-25413239941974289382006-09-17T20:52:00.000-05:002006-09-17T20:56:49.750-05:00Do yourself a favor and download Firefox immediately! It's much safer to use Firefox than Internet Explorer and most importantly, this site is best viewed with Firefox. Have a great one!MattMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1158536551363619222006-09-17T18:42:00.000-05:002006-09-17T18:51:51.283-05:00Walker & Daddy hung out at the park today...Walker & I had such a great time this afternoon. We went to park and he & I played, and played, and played! Then we headed off to McDonald's for an ice cream cone or as Walker likes to call it "ice keen cone". =) The little guy is getting so big. He's putting SO many words together to make sentences it's unbelieveable. "What's that noise?"..."Lynn, Phil, Caleb, Walker, Mommy, Daddy go to Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156881686838129682006-08-29T14:56:00.000-05:002006-08-29T15:01:26.980-05:00New Walker Album!!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156299244418201492006-08-22T21:08:00.000-05:002006-08-22T21:15:25.640-05:00New Photo Albums at the "other" site!!Click the title above to be redirected!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294467063037062006-08-22T19:49:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:54:27.063-05:00Poor Walker....this one will probably make it in his high school yearbook.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1416, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294419312293582006-08-22T19:48:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:53:39.313-05:00Words can't justify this picture....flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1417, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. ...so I won't even try.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294310331622042006-08-22T19:46:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:51:50.343-05:00Walker "Gene Pitney" Keithley.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1421, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294229093057692006-08-22T19:45:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:50:29.103-05:00What does his shirt say?.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1419, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. I think it says "my first wig"....Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294181583722602006-08-22T19:44:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:49:41.583-05:00Hilarious!!!.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1418, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1156294071719810732006-08-22T19:42:00.000-05:002006-08-22T19:47:58.470-05:00Walker found a wig....flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_1415, originally uploaded by mattkeithley. I think the next set of pictures are probably the funniest I have ever seen...I laugh everytime I look at them! :)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1155874927077242302006-08-17T23:20:00.000-05:002006-08-18T11:58:39.816-05:00Pictures, pictures, and MORE pictures!I am ashamed at the amount of time it has taken me to post these pictures...no excuses, just the pictures. More to come soon!Transport to new photo album!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1155827492269653532006-08-17T10:08:00.001-05:002006-08-17T13:42:41.963-05:00Heart Walk 2006 - 2007Everyone knows someone affected by heart disease or stroke. For those I love, I will be walking in this year’s Heart Walk. I have set a personal goal to raise funds for the American Heart Association and need your help to reach my donation goal. We are raising critical dollars for heart disease and stroke research and education. You can help me reach my goal by making a donation online. Click Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1151665881067835512006-06-30T06:09:00.000-05:002006-06-30T06:14:48.090-05:00Scenes from the BeachWe had a wonderful time in Edisto Beach, SC!! Walker loved the beach (he kept referring to it as "Walker's pool"). =) Click "Scenes from the Beach" above to be redirected to our Picasa Web Album...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1147038842385417862006-05-07T16:54:00.000-05:002006-05-07T16:54:02.540-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1146530175370696742006-05-01T19:36:00.000-05:002006-05-02T13:51:53.196-05:00Walker saw Caleb with his "cycle" across the street so we headed over so they could play.Walker taking lessons from Caleb on how to share...Thank you, Caleb!!So...any plans for tonight? Whaddya say we hit the town?Vrooom!Time to take Duchess for a walk...It was funny watching Caleb & Walker walk Duchess...more like Duchess walking Caleb & Walker. :)Where did Walker go???nigh' nigh' Caleb, Lynn, & Duchess...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1146530074333936302006-05-01T19:34:00.000-05:002006-05-01T19:49:16.663-05:00He's growing up so fast. Please slow down...Check out my new haircut!Taking the phone for a walk...I thought I'd tell everybody that I said my full name tonight for the 1st time....I was so proud of myself. =)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1146530008238931252006-05-01T19:33:00.000-05:002006-05-01T19:54:51.303-05:00Walker caught pink eye over the weekend. :( He's doing a lot better now but we took a couple pictures yesterday and you can see it's a liitle swolen.Makin' a mess with the paper...Time to dump my toys onto the floor...Please hug Elmo, daddy.Here ya go, Daddy...Kisses for the little man...Who's on the phone??Walker likes to "talk" to his friend, Robert, from school on just about any phone he can get his hands on. Walker used his potty for the 1st time tonight!! We couldn't be more proud... =)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1145925043174252182006-04-24T19:30:00.000-05:002006-04-24T19:38:01.186-05:00Meet Walker's new friend, Caleb!Caleb & Walker had a chance to play over the weekend at our house. Thankfully, the sun came out long enough for the boys to have a good time playing in the house and the backyard. Somebody made a funny! =)Time to get serious with these sippy cups...Cheers!Is it just me or are they posing for the camera?Caleb's parents, Lynn & Phil, have been so hospitable since we've moved into the new Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1145618775307806452006-04-21T06:26:00.000-05:002006-04-24T07:45:53.386-05:00Walker and Ducky are best buds...I love Ducky...Walker & Ducky being silly..Kisses for duckyMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1145583272094065012006-04-20T20:34:00.000-05:002006-04-20T20:45:30.986-05:00We hope everyone had a great Easter. Walker LOVES 'Ducky'...thank you Bill & Janice! Walker was spoiled with jelly beans & toys from Mimi & Pop!Pop helping Walker open the egg so he can get to the jelly bean!Hey! That doesn't belong there!Get that stuff away from me, mommy...I've got work to do.Go deep!Here's another one...Walker had a blast searching for eggs.Walker was on a mission......to win the Easter egg hunt (even though it was only Walker).Thank you, Mimi!Nice shades :)Hey everybody! I'm doing well these days...I'm saying so Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1144375828902342352006-04-06T21:10:00.000-05:002006-04-06T21:21:34.813-05:00Walker and Dad had fun Saturday eating spaghetti noodles. At one point he had like 6 of 'em hanging out of his mouth. :)May I have another noodle?All gone!Well, maybe not...Spaghetti kisses for everyoneToo funnyTime to gather the diapers and take them from point A......to point A......point A, yet again.......to point B!!"Daddy why are you taking a picture of me?" "I thought it would be a good time to show everyone your new molars." :)Ok, who's this boys father again??Noodles with no sauce makes for no mess...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1143599502750005462006-03-28T21:31:00.000-05:002006-03-28T21:31:42.756-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1143598589310385342006-03-28T21:16:00.000-05:002006-03-28T21:16:29.376-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1140483248415786682006-02-20T19:35:00.000-05:002006-02-20T20:01:00.560-05:00Tips for dial-up lurkers...Our blog contains thousands of pictures. Fortunately, they get archived each month and are easily accessed by clicking on the months listed under 'Archives'.An even quicker way of navigating to newly posted pictures is by clicking on the first few links listed under 'Previous Posts'. These are called "permalinks" and they allow you to only open up the pictures listed in the particular posts. So Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139975243385207052006-02-14T22:47:00.000-05:002006-02-14T23:04:57.420-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!Walker had a busy day today. He woke up with a fever, runny nose, and a cough because he has FOUR new teeth coming in! We still had a great day and, as you can see below, a messy one as well. Our family sends our love to everyone. Thank you for taking the time to keep up with our insane lives. =)m, m, & wMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139974595812219062006-02-14T22:36:00.002-05:002006-02-14T22:56:33.030-05:00The two most precious things in my life....Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139974592374283012006-02-14T22:36:00.001-05:002006-02-15T12:19:23.086-05:00Walker is climbing everything these days...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139974366794776852006-02-14T22:32:00.000-05:002006-02-15T12:20:54.283-05:00Walker and his SpongeBob valentineMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139974226830958742006-02-14T22:30:00.000-05:002006-02-15T12:22:24.630-05:00We were invited to Walker's daycare for Valentine's day. All the kids had fun playing in the whipped cream!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139513514777659412006-02-09T14:31:00.000-05:002006-02-09T14:35:15.683-05:00So who's up for pizza, drinks, and helping us move to Williamsburg in early March?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139344291142989132006-02-07T15:27:00.000-05:002006-02-07T15:31:31.153-05:00THANK YOU!!!Many thanks to Wendi, Smurf, Eli, Caleb, and Amstel for a wonderful ski vacation! Jason & I appreciate the fact that you opened up your home to us (even though I apparently snored the entire time). Copper Mountain is everything I could've asked for but spending it with your family made it that much better. Sooooo.....same time next year???Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1139342951352440992006-02-07T15:09:00.000-05:002006-02-07T15:32:41.806-05:00Copper Mountain Ski Trip -- The most snow the mountain has seen in over a quarter century.It sure is cold at 11,990!We jumped out of the car and could only snap a couple shots because it was so cold and windy.Gotta love "avalanche blasting at anytime"The view from Smurf & Wendi's condo at CopperMore from the condo...Me and my........Fat Tire.This was taken in Silverthorne. Yeah...it snowed a lot while we were there...Eli & CSICaleb, Eli, & WendiThe Village at CopperMore shots from theMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1137100433333808292006-01-12T16:13:00.000-05:002006-01-12T16:18:24.273-05:00Margaret, Walker, and I really had a wonderful time sharing Christmas with everyone. The 2000k miles in back to back weekends was surely worth it!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1133836821083210352005-12-05T21:40:00.000-05:002005-12-05T21:42:37.786-05:00Thanksgiving 2005 -- Many apologies for not updating sooner but we were dealing with issues with the publishing of pictures to the site.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1132189552572262652005-11-16T20:05:00.000-05:002005-11-17T08:06:01.510-05:00Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1131039714578962292005-11-03T12:41:00.000-05:002005-11-13T08:31:08.373-05:00Happy Halloween!Papa...get me out of this thing!The dragon wouldn't stay on top of Walker's head so needless to say he wasn't too thrilled...Walker's first time taking pictures...Trick or Treat!He can't see anything so no wonder he ended up in the bathroom... =)Where am I?!?Thank you for the cookies, Mimi!Jack aka Humpty DumptyToo cute...Jack just scared Walker...I think it was the bow-tie.Jack & Betsy the chiliMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1130782698259847222005-10-31T13:18:00.000-05:002005-10-31T13:26:33.020-05:00A few shots of Walker at daycare and of him and Jack playing disc golf in the front yard.Jack & Walker spent an hour or so playing disc golf...Ok, Jack...this is for birdie.Jack makes birdie on hole #4...Walker told him he could pick it up...it was a "gimmee".One day I'll be climbing this thing...Jack eyes his putter...Walker leaves the course with a disappointing 73...You have to throw it, Walker...not wear it.A long day at the course ends with Margaret taking the boys to the 19th Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1129993196145948872005-10-22T09:59:00.000-05:002005-10-22T10:04:30.886-05:00Margaret was in NY all week and brought Walker back a baseball and bat. I think we may have a future star on our hands!Walker doing his best Elvis impersonation...I'll let it slide that Marg brought back a NY Yankees ball....Dear God...please let me hit a homerunNext up to the plate...#32, Walker Keithley!Air guitar...I know son...but everybody strikes out eventually.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1129502161948137682005-10-16T17:36:00.000-05:002005-10-16T17:38:18.713-05:00Walker & the Pumpkin Patch||Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1128997848844727992005-10-10T21:30:00.000-05:002005-10-11T07:16:20.013-05:00Enjoy the Walker spam.... =)Spending a rainy day with my DadWalker is looking for a babysitting service for Dad...Walker and I were stuck in the house all day and were pretty bored...hence all the pictures!For some reason Walker would laugh his head off when I would say to him "Walker! Look at the rain!"I asked Walker to show me his teeth...he clearly wasn't happy about that.Still not happy...I love sandwiches!Gotta love Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1128950985591427052005-10-10T08:28:00.000-05:002005-10-10T08:29:45.600-05:00News pics of your favorite toddler to be posted very soon!We apologize for the posting hiatus...we're back on track now and should have some new pics up by the end of the day. Hope everyone is doing well!mattMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127391294220028942005-09-22T07:14:00.000-05:002005-09-22T07:16:37.926-05:00Takin' a bath...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127391161974267562005-09-22T07:12:00.000-05:002005-09-22T07:18:59.620-05:00Walker is walkin!Someone is playing hide -n- seek!Sorry Brownie...you're the only one on 4 legs these days...Check me out!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127391085034361642005-09-22T07:11:00.000-05:002005-09-22T07:20:14.026-05:00More pics from the boat...What in the world is that?!?Nice fishie....Has Matt caught something?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127390956441154052005-09-22T07:09:00.000-05:002005-09-22T07:23:42.593-05:00We celebrated Dad's birthday last month...Walker has his eye on the prize....So at what age do you stop using regular candles and go with the singles?Father & SonVirginia & TomMommy & WalkerCheck out my new game! How do you play it?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127013421731839582005-09-17T22:17:00.000-05:002005-09-17T23:51:39.786-05:00Saturday in the Park....Check out my shoes! I'm not into crawling much anymore...Walker's first time down a slide!Woo Hoo!!Are you coming, Mommy?There she is!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1127012849284648022005-09-17T22:07:00.000-05:002005-09-17T23:54:45.890-05:00We spent the day on the Poquoson river and had a blast!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1125379282000192102005-08-30T00:16:00.000-05:002005-08-30T00:28:48.440-05:00Please sign the GuestbookIf you're a regular visitor, we urge you to please take just a minute to write a thing or two in our guestbook. It can also be found near the top or bottom (depending on which browser you use) of the monthly Archives section.We get a lot of visitors so it sure would be nice to recognize all of you in an album that Margaret is making for Walker that will include the guestbook entries as well as Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044016.post-1125314007941501692005-08-29T06:13:00.000-05:002005-08-29T09:30:35.683-05:00We spent several days at the Currituck Club in Corolla, NC. The weather was perfect! The shots listed below are in no particular order. Enjoy!Meet Luther...Joy & Kevin's bulldogWalker & Delaney playingMommy & WalkerHere Delaney...play with this oneSometimes light emits as Walker screams at the top of his lungs...Sean & Liz relaxing in the hot tubDaddy & WalkerKevin cooked a fantastic dinner Friday night...fresh tuna, shrimp, and scallops!Ok, enough pictures...can we please eat?We had an 8 person poker tourney Friday night...Matt won!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10989656768596023600noreply@blogger.com0