A little fishing tonight. They each caught a little blue gill. :)

A little fishing tonight. They each caught a little blue gill. :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

It's that time again. The annual Home School kickoff picnic.

It's that time again. The annual Home School kickoff picnic., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

That's Andy's class in the picture. They are offering some seriously great elective classes this year. Lego Science, Biology WITH dissections, Digital Presentation, Cooking etc. The boys are all excited about those in particular.

One last (first for me) dip in the pool this year!

One last (first for me) dip in the pool this year!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

He nailed me AND my phone! Thank you Life Proof! Haha

He nailed me AND my phone! Thank you Life Proof! Haha, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

A truly meaningful gift from my mom...! :)

A truly meaningful gift from my mom...! :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Welcome home kind of has two meanings. Welcome to our new home and welcome back to my old home.

The boys and I are enjoying wheeled fun at the same church I did while growing up!

The boys and I are enjoying wheeled fun at the same church I did while growing up!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Things to do today... Put God first.

Things to do today... Put God first., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Beads! Julie has been really busy with some of the finishing touches. She is making everything awesome!

Beads! Julie has been really busy with some of the finishing touches. She is making everything awesome!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

She is hand sewing these beads on some of the blinds and lamp shades. It looks really neat when the sun shines through them.

"But dad, I didn't get much salsa!"

"But dad, I didn't get much salsa!", a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Andy blew his straw paper at Johnny and it stuck right on his lip, mid sentence! Haha. We all busted out laughing!

Johnny's thrilled. He didn't even get asked if he was allowed to use a steak knife!

Johnny's thrilled. He didn't even get asked if he was allowed to use a steak knife!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Functional washer and dryer now

Functional washer and dryer now, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

I managed to get the washer and dryer all plumbed. That includes the new 4" hole in the brick for the vent pipe. :)

Andy's robotic arm...

Andy finished his robotic arm and it is super cool!

Andy finished his robotic arm and it is super cool!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Julie is having fun with plates and cups!

Julie is having fun with plates and cups!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Heehee!

Heehee!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

This is what happens when David leaves himself vulnerable! ;o)

Andy and I are playing a new game, ultimate tic tac toe.

Andy and I are playing a new game, ultimate tic tac toe., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Unfortunately, I went down in flames for my first game! Haha

The boys wanted to go over the Grammys to play. They ended up helping with the fence too. This is how she brought them back! Haha

Special delivery from the baby sitters tonight!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Nice! Now all we need is something to eat!

Nice! Now all we need is something to eat!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

What a nice kitchen Julie's made for herself! :)

What a nice kitchen Julie's made for herself! :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Julie bought me a switch plate for work...! :)

Julie bought me a switch plate for work...! :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

We visited my dad's grave last night. One year... The good, the bad; the happy the sad

We visited my dad's grave last night. One year... The good, the bad; the happy the sad, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Something seems wrong...?! Dinner out, a concert and no kids. I think it's called a date!? ;)

Something seems wrong...?! Dinner out, a concert and no kids. I think it's called a date!? ;), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

For whatever it's worth... 31 miles!

For whatever it's worth... 31 miles!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

I walked over 31 miles this weekend and put in over 35 hours! Nice to relax on a Monday morning (at work... Haha)

I think I moved them to death!

I think I moved them to death!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

You can never have too many moving pads!

You can never have too many moving pads!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

I rented an additional dozen, and still only have three spare pads!

Andy's room is taking shape :)

Andy's room is taking shape :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

According to Johnny, this was the "first official night for all of us".

According to Johnny, this was the "first official night for all of us"., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Julie even joined us at "David and Julie's house"!

Andy got to sleep in his bed last night, too! :)

Andy got to sleep in his bed last night, too! :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

A little late to start unloading!

A little late to start unloading!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

I think I'm wearing out my moving crew!

I think I'm wearing out my moving crew!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Lunch in the air with my crew. :)

Lunch in the air with my crew. :), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Uuummm, the truck is taller than the house!

I'm, the truck is taller than the house!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

The excitement is building!

The excitement is building!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

This is getting serious...!

This is getting serious...!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

So sweet!

So sweet!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Johnny sleeping in his new room for the first night.

Johnny sleeping in his new room for the first night., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

It's possible his last night in Beavercreek was last night...! :)

Not too exciting tonight. Just toe kicks and misc stuff. ;)

Not too exciting tonight. Just toe kicks and misc stuff. ;), a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Happy birthday to me, indeed!

Happy birthday to me, indeed!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

My Mom brought a FEAST! My favorite dish and my birthday bear moved back home too! :)

Somehow the pond looks bigger with a bulldozer sitting in it!?

Somehow the pond looks bigger with a bulldozer sitting in it!?, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Tonight, we start spreading the clay around the pond...

Tonight, we start spreading the clay around the pond..., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Look at the text next to the yellow triangle...

Look at the text next to the yellow triangle..., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

"Cash transactions may be documented electronically"... What does THAT mean?

The adults who still act like kids!

IMG_4861, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Cousins

Andy made a tent from his survival tarp scrap. Even carved the stakes himself!

Andy made a tent from his survival tarp scrap. Even carved the stakes himself!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Grammy made the reunion fun for all!

BBCCC7C7-5E83-453C-8FAF-2CAA3B474798-680, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

You can click here to see the rest of the pictures I uploaded.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwbarton/sets/72157634931766742/

The whole crew

2013-08-02 Bartons, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

It started with two...

The kids!

2013-08-02 Second Cousins, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Second Cousins

The living room looks a little more inviting!

The living room looks a little more inviting!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

A stuffed animal is about to go for a ride!

A stuffed animal is about to go for a ride!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

Shovel ready...!

Shovel ready...!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

That was then, this is now...

That was then, this is now..., a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.

How things change in a year!

By God's grace we cherish the good and accept the bad. As I reflect on the last year, these coming weeks remind me how thankful I am for my precious immediate family and loving extended family!

The definition of success all depends on your perspective...!

The definition of success all depends on your perspective...!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.