Friday, July 30

Maureen July 30, 2010

A well labeled prop table

Marla July 30, 2010

Today we went to Arlington National Cemetery. We watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

The National Cathedral. Then we took a break at the hotel for a swim and dinner.

And we hit The Lincoln Memorial at night (as well as the Jefferson Memorial and Vietnam Memorial)

Margie July 30, 2010

Nikki & Lillianna

Thursday, July 29

Jen July 29, 2010

What do you do when you have a tornado watch and don't have a basement?? We went into this closet in the hall closet it's under the stairs. brought the kids dogs and me in there. The winds were bad and the rain was bad too. but nothing was damaged.

Colleen July 29, 2010

Another car repair. But at least it is cheaper than car payments.

Maureen July 29, 2010

Farrell, Stage left - keeping everything running smoothly!

Miranda July 29, 2010

Maureen, Annie and Farrell did such a wonderful job in the play last night! We are all so proud! The last picture is of the set that Farrell just put in place!

Marla July 29, 2010

We started our day at the Museum of Natural History. Here is Cole in a crystal ball.

Then we went to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. We got to see how they make our paper currency.

It was raining when we left the BEP so we ducked into the Holocaust museum. After the rain subsided we went to the Museum of American History. And, then before we collapsed we went to the top of the Washington monument.

Donna July 29, 2010

In case you got a strange e-mail...it wasn't from me...:)

Wednesday, July 28

Jen July 28, 2010

Happy 2nd birthday James!!

Colleen July 28, 2010

I took Aunt Mary Lou with me to grocery shop at Aldi's. She had mentioned the other day that she has not been to a store in a long time. It took one hour to get through the store.

Miranda July 28, 2010

We were invited by the Cougars to Fantasy Day at the stadium. Joe participated in batting practice and catching in the outfield. This is Joe getting his standing ovation! : )

Marla July 28, 2010

Our first tourist stop of the day was the White House. While we were in the visitors center we ran into a family that I know from Geneva (it was very weird).

Waiting for "the Metro"

After our day sightseeing we swam and chilled by the pool. Here we are playing a card game while we wait for our dinner.

Maureen July 28, 2010

Annie's 'Hooverville' costume. She's wearing a hat that her Aunt Betty made!

Tuesday, July 27

Miranda July 27, 2010

Our neighbor gave us some veggies from their garden today! Yum!

Colleen July 27, 2010

I broke my rule about not taking work home with me. My 'to do' pile at work is getting so big and so disorganized that some things don't get done on time. So I am spending a short amount of time to get it sorted out.

Marla July 27, 2010

After a 13 hour drive we arrived in Washington D.C. at about 7:30.We checked into our hotel and then took a walk to see the Capitol at night. There was a military band playing at the bottom of the stairs. We watched them for a little bit and then walked back to our hotel. Tomorrow we are off to the White House and Ford's theater.

Margie July 27, 2010

Madi helped the neighbor girls with their lemonade stand.

Maureen July 27, 2010

Annie took this picture of the pears on our pear tree, today. Then, she went out to the yard & made herself a fruit salad with some raspberries & grapes.

Monday, July 26

Miranda July 26, 2010

Gianni and I went to Joe's union hall today to drop off a check for Joe's continuing education classes. It was so sweet to take Gianni there since that is where we had our wedding reception.