Washington, DC

Mom took a business trip to Washington, DC, this week.  She attended a good TBI policy conference, but her main goal was to meet this little cutie!  And it's always a bonus to hang out with Mike and Jenn.  Mom's stomach and cheeks always hurt from laughing after a night out with them.

Doesn't this look like it belongs in a magazine?

After working all day, Jenn prepared this beautiful dinner.  It was EVERY bit as delicious as it looks.  Obviously, this does not happen at our house.

Aunt Mary and Sean.  Three nights visiting with Aunt Mary is not enough.  Mom really wishes see saw this family more often!  But she had a wonderful visit and is figuring out how to justify the next trip!

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at our grandparents' house.  We had great weather and great company.  The only thing missing was the grandparents! 

This is how most of our pictures turn out these days.  We're still hoping to catch one of Nathan with his scary face.  It is a little scary, and a lot cute.

Do you think it gets windy up here?

Can't see the mountains, but the next day we were down the beach a bit, and it was clear as could be!

How did this branch grow this way?

Elsa is such a good reader now!

Mom didn't have her camera on the gorgeous day when we spent more than an hour watching (and listening to) at least nine sea lions frolicking right in front of us!  It was AMAZING!

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Welcome to Volume II of our blog!  After 5 1/2 years, we ran out of space on Volume I.  We hope our loyal followers enjoy this version, too!