10 CRAZY days

If there were one phrase I heard from Lucy everyday, it would be

"can I play with Hay-Hannah?" Lucy loves these girlies.

Our gorgeous back yard. They were collecting all the different flowers.

I think they ended up with about 12 each! 12 different flowers in just our back yard .

This is the result of Luce not taking a nap. It was about 4:30, and she was in the process of taking off her swim suit. So much for that.

And look who came to town!!

My sister Audrey and her hubs Cam came to our casa for 10 DAYS!!!

The second night they were here, it was 31 cent scoops at Baskin Robins.

We all snuck out of the house, and grabbed ourselfs a few scoops.

Notice the broken plate.

Guilty as charged.

Cam and I were just in the kitchen talking, Chars on the counter,

and CRASH! Charlie fell in the sink. And with his hard as a rock skull, cracked the plate.

Cam and I had such a laugh, but managed to get it wrapped up and bandaged nicely.

A boys night out to Bens Chilly Bowl.

Cam, Jeff and Chars hit the streets for a cardiac attack.

Auds and I were not short on fun.

Oh my gosh, I love my sister!

She is teary eyed from laughing so hard, just as we got off the metro.

We had been down to Fords Theater, ushering for a play!

BEST NIGHT EVER.

Thanks Auds!!!!

While here, we headed down to Appamattox.

Don't fret if you've never heard of this place.

Its where the Civil War officially ended.

Jeff INSISTED we stop, and I'm thrilled he was able to tour by himself,

while the kids and I mowed the grass.

The Maiden Voyage.

We took big Bess, the tent, on her first trip of the year.

Kids all did great, and we're taking notes in preparation for our 10 day camp trip,

coming up in July.

Henrys GQ face

Abe also made a brief appearance for 4 days.

If you look at Luce, she is just beaming with joy.

This was one of many birthday celebration meals.

Both Cam and Abe had birthdays while here.

Oh how we love these peeps.

A picnic dinner catered by Rocklands BBQ, historic scenery and dreamy weather.

Ahhhh

Henrys found a new love `

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Great place to spot planes, Iwo Jima

The men, strolling along the path once taken by Thomas Jefferson, at Monticello.

Our day trip on Saturday

The girlies

These kids were so good.

All nap less, hungry, and tired from the 3+ hour car ride, but really,

I'm constantly amazed at how well they are.

Just bidding a farewell to a founding father

We got out our pool, picnic gear and party plates to welcome

the gorgeous weather we've been having.

The day at the zoo.

And what would a trip be to DC with out a stop in Georgetown, to DC cupcakes?

It was well worth the wait, and we're looking into getting Cam sent a PB & Chocolate cupcake.

The men quietly enjoying their cupcakes.

We cut and colored Audreys hair.

And last but NOT least, celebrated mothers day!

I am a happy mother of 3 healthy children.

What more can I say.

I am so fortunate.