D.C. for a day

March 9 2013

Our family along with lots of others headed up to Washington D.C. for the day.  

The last time we were on a greyhound bus it was not with our children, and that time we were headed back from Mexico with a stomach bug epidemic.

Our friend snapped this precious pic of our Noah.

 I admit I had missed a little of the city life.  

 But this is an easy city to miss. 

 Wouldn't you just love to live in this.

 Ride one of these everywhere?  (not me, maybe Drew would????)

 We ate at a Turkish restaurant, Agora, and was able to make friends with a really neat girl.  

The food was great, and it was good to have relatable conversations.

After brunch we found a play park, settled in between the busy city buildings.

 Luke loved the slide.

 But the boys really loved this big swing.

 I love how Noah is holding on to his brother.

 Noah tried his hand at rock climbing.

 Daddy helped.

 I gazed at this really neat church.

 That had really beautiful windows.

 This cute little town home was nestled right between a government office, an embassy.

 And finally after all our long walking we made it to the White House.

 I just love that the kiddos stood there and smiled and let me take a picture.

 Our little family.

 And on the way back I saw this clock that I loved. 

Yep the day was long, it was surprisingly fun, and we were all exhausted after the day was over. 

Blizzard-ish

March 6 2013

Well the last snow of the winter headed in fast and heavy.  It was wet slushy snow and it piled up fast.

Drew had to help Luke stand up.

He looked like a huge marshmellow but at least we got to wear his bibs and snow jackets.

Noah learned how to make a snow ball.

The other side of the tree was bare, snow was coming in sideways.

Luke trying to make a snow ball.

Me and my two boys.

Yes I know you can barely see us, that is now fast and thick it was coming down.

Love the barn.

Here we are about to sled.

Daddy with Luke.

I was a little nervous.

Noah loved it. 

We lasted a whole 30 minutes or so in the "blizzard" and then came in to dry off.  

After the boys ate lunch and took a nap they woke up to watch the guys and DADDY playing football in the snow with out them :(

Since Drew has already hurt his ankle playing volleyball last month, I made him stay in one spot and play QB so we wouldn't have anymore injuries.

Good memories

March 4 2013

This past week we made some memories.

Drew and I got to steal some time away and go on a date just the two of us.  

I finished my quilt.  Last time I made a quite also and both will be passed down and talked about as we remember the days we were at the Farm. 

Luke rode his 1st tricycle corrects.  It was only a couple of peddles long but he still did it by himself. 

Both boys piled up in the bed and watched a movie with us.  

I never get tired of this scene (all my guys together).  

Mimi sent a new bible for the boys, "the daniel and the lions den bible".

This one breaks my heart he is just growing up too fast.  Love my little lamb.

Exploring

Feb 27 2013

We picked the boys up from school Wednesday and went exploring.  

So blessed to have these men in my life. 

We found a creek.

It was gorgeous out. 

The guys ventured out on to the rocks.

A friend came by and we were able to get a family pic.  Thanks Lesli.

Noah and Luke are looking more and more alike.  Except for the hair.

Noah was in his element.  He loved the water and wanted to walk all the way down the creek.  It was hard to reel him back in and tell him it was time to go.  

One more sit on the rocks to sun a little.

God's glory shown in this place.