Saturday, July 31

Marla July 31, 2010

We headed home from D.C. today after a stop in West Virginia. We planned a surprise stop for Cole and Stephen. We went tubing down the Potomac river. We rented inflatable tubes and floated downstream through the rapids. Pictures will have to come later as we used a disposable waterproof camera. The river must have been lower than usual because the web site said that the trip should take about 1.5-2.5 hours and it took us 4 hours. We had to use our arms to paddle most of it, we were pretty miserable when we finally reached the take out point. The boys soon crashed after we ate dinner.

Maureen July 31, 2010

Waiting backstage, before I bring her back to the orphanage. It was so cute that Miss Hannigan was Annie's mom in real life, too.

Miranda July 31, 2010

Guess who we ran into at Augustino's!?

Colleen July 31, 2010

Family.

Friday, July 30

Miranda July 30, 2010

Gianni has gone almost a week without pacifiers! : )

Colleen July 30, 2010

I ordered my Fest for Beatles Fans tickets today. I can't wait!

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!