D.C. - again ;)

Smithsonian~ I know I must be boring you guys by taking pictures of the same buildings EVERY time I go to The Mall, but I just can't resist... our memorials never cease to amaze me! We headed downtown on the Metro... my FIRST time without Nate. I have to admit I was a little nervous. Having my analytical sister to steer me in the right direction was comforting. :) Mya was there to steer her little bro in the right direction as well and has become quite the little helper! I am so thankful for my wonderful sweet Mya Danielle!!

With my sister's fiancee's family

My girls LOVE their aunt Sandy and eat up every opportunity to be near her. They are still shedding tears, they miss her so much!

~I love my little sis~

Running down the path with their FUN Auntie!

Don't know where Mya gets her dramatic flare from??? ;)

Or her passion for the camera -haaaa... My parents bought Mya her first camera last time we were in SAtown. Audrey was a very willing model and soaked in all the attetion, as any 2nd born should.

Magnificent!

This picture stirs up so many emotions... I pray for the future of this great nation because I know my children will feel the effects of policies made today!

Lincoln Memorial

Visiting all the memorials always reminds me of all the blood that has been shed and all that has been sacrificed by the men and women who have served our country. May we never forget... may we always protect the freedoms bestowed on us!

Nate's Surprise party & Sandy's visit part 1

Can you keep a secret? Shhhhhhh... It has been a while since I blogged last... in late Feb we threw a SURPRISE party for the man we love so much!

Above: Mya heading out on her Valentine date with daddy

I could not have pulled off the party without the help of my dear friend Becca. I'm so thankful for her sweet friendship!! She made Nate's favorite salsa... :) and help with the kiddos.

It was a fun evening of fellowship, good food, and poker.

28 candles make a nice little bonfire hahaaaa Just thankful it didn't melt the coldstone ice cream cake!

Getting a little help putting out the flames... :)

The next two weeks were busy... I'll spare you the details. We look forward to Aunt Sandy's visit with great anticipation!!




The kiddos could hardly wait for this moment... they love her so much!

My sister is engaged and there is much wedding planning to be done, so we headed out to gather some ideas.

The wedding diet - bahahaaaa

My sister could not resist the Steinway and requested permission to play. I am always impressed with her skills and the beautiful sounds she can produce - simply amazing!

We had a poker/coffee night with our friends Sun. and then headed out Mon. for a girl's night. I wanted her to meet my peeps.

Meeting some of the Parker girls :)

More pics to come :)