2003

2003, what a year.

Little did I know I'd be writing something like this 7 YEARS later!!

3 Kids, living in VIRGINIA (after all, it IS the state for lovers)

To celebrate our anniversary (among other things) we enjoyed persian food, in historic Georgetown.

We were not totally childless, we brought along Henry, but he was a trooper.

Food was tasty, and company... I have grown to LOVE this man, not only as my husband,

but as a father! He is darling with the kids, and so great to us all!!

For the day, we were heading to Jefferson Island, but parking was limited,

so we happened upon a historic park (one of hundreds) and enjoyed the walk

around this little forest.

We ended up having our picnic here, Iwo Jima. Super great weather!

Charlie looks as if he's about to have the first step on the moon!

Our tasty desert. We strolled around Georgetown after dinner, and it really

was perfect. Just to be with one another, and have a few hours to talk. just talk.

This is the "Henry House" I HAD to get a picture here.

We visited a civil war site, this weekend and among other things, like taking the kids

on their first MILE walk, we visited this house!

Jeff is being patient with me as I try and keep strait all the years, events and people.

I am a history buffs worst nightmare! SO SORRY HUN!

The all american family. Kids playing in the Radio Flyer wagon,

while the papa (notice his "I won't smile, I'll just look tough face") grills up supper!

this is lunch time at our house.

Henry is just about to leap out of that thing, and snag a bite of Charlies food.

Just you wait baby.

And one of my favorite things about Henry, he just chews my shoulder

when I hold him like this. It would drive my mom crazy to not have a burp cloth,

but I love the constant although wet reminder that I have this sweet baby.

P.s. my mom asked to have me put the captions UNDER the pictures, as opposed to above..what's the verdict?

7 day wrap up

Yes, we manage to squeeze lounge time into our days.

What a HUNK!

As I like to call them, My babies!!!

Notice the wash off tattoo. I did it for you mom.

This was a week ago, our trip to see some "open to the public" embassies.

Not that impressive compared to the county, but a close second I suppose.

(just after our picnic lunch.)

Fool me once...Chars, not Henry. I suppose Henry looks like himself. (Imagine that)

(This is Char-bars)

Thats better. Here he is! In all his glory.

Super happy baby, and deserves more milk for all the rough housing he puts up with.

Is mastering his smile, and has become quite the charmer.

Henry and I, despite the fun places we go as a family, manage to see mostly

the beautiful interior of our car...arg nursing. (wish we loved it)

Ok ok. 20 MINUTES from our house is THIS!

Really, we live in Falls Church, by Seven Corners, (which is a huge shopping center)

and then just 20 min. the other direction is THIS?

For someone from Utah, this may not be a big deal, but people, we practically

live in the city, and then voila!

Its a National Park, of which some of Falls Church was named after.

PERFECT beginning to a mothers day weekend.

Just look at the face of amazement.

And how could I not have taken more pictures?

We visited Annapolis, for a Mothers Day get away.

Sits right on the Potomac, so super fun to see all the ships that were docked,

but we hope to make another trip down, as it was FREEZING cold, and we were not prepared.

Oh, and this was our last picture with Jeff, as he soon after this was taken

left me with all 3 kids, for 4 DAYS!

We survived, but are thrilled to have him home soon!!!

He had a work conference in Indiana.

So, there you have it.

Until next time.