Some August Happenings

We managed to get some more fun time with Dad before school started on Aug. 27th. Chris needed to grab some books for school so we stopped by the GWU bookstore first.

Then we drove to the Jefferson Memorial and took a little walk. The Jefferson Memorial is my favorite DC building--it looked fabulous in the fading light.

Lizzie and Cate were especially drawn to the fountains and lights of the WWII memorial.

Mimi, Pop-pop, and Julia spent a night with us. The grandparents went to the temple in the morning and we met them there later.

The weather has been beautiful as of late. We've been taking a lot of walks around the neighborhood, which means lots of picture moments!

The Heit's invited us and the Wangberg's to their pool before everyone went back to school. Everyone had a great time!

We've been talking about visiting Ft. McHenry for a long time and we FINALLY did it two Saturdays ago! We loved it and we can't wait to go back. What a cool place!

During the flag rolling, Lizzie was selected to be in charge of placing the flag correctly into the bag. She was beside herself with happiness!

She did a fabulous job :)

One Wednesday, we had the Willingham girls over our house. We walked up to Cedar Creek Park; Lois & Blake and Heather & Andelyne joined us there. Park day is always a hit!

Silly girls!!!

Tuesday was Lois's birthday and we were invited to the Heit house for cake and ice cream on Labor Day. The best molten lava cake + the best homemade berry ice cream= heaven on a plate! Ruth was ready to attack that cake ;)

On Wednesday, Shelley, Brittney, Lois, and I went to Cafe Rio to celebrate (belatedly) Lois's birthday. Can't top the pork barbacoa salad and the company of friends. Happy Birthday, Lois!