After hours of Star Wars viewing, and even more hours of loud and active light saber battling, my boys couldn’t contain their excitement upon hearing of a Cub Scout Go-See-It entitled Swordsmen Rendezvous! Swordplay was a must-know skill for every 18th century gentlemen, and Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virgina was a center of social and…
If you ask Patrick when he knew I was the girl for him, he might tell you, “From the moment I met her,” but if you were to then ask me when I knew he was the guy for me, my answer would not be quite as romantic. Poor, persistent Patrick; he spent more than…
Today, the boys and I visited the Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit at the National Geographic Museum., the final stop on their two-year-long US tour. Ryan was enthralled. He couldn’t read and learn enough about Ancient Chinese history; Qin Shihuangdi, the First Emperor of China; and the Terra Cotta Warriors. Connor, on the other hand, was…
So often, we focus on the things that divide: political differences, racial differences, class differences, age differences… but when it comes right down to it, we have shown time and time again that the United States of America can and will UNITE in times of need, and that is truly a FINER THING! The earthquake…
… and between brothers. Tonight we rode the Metro into DC to see the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse. While I’d like to say it was a joyous time of family togetherness and Christmas spirit, it truly wasn’t. Both boys whined and complained and fought, Patrick yelled, and I wondered why we bother. Hmmm……
Our day begins with the Fairfax City Parade, the largest in the area! Two hours of floats, antique cars, marching bands, balloons, Boy Scouts, politicians, and much, much more. Ryan, Sarah & Connor show off their Independence Day t-shirts Following the parade begins the highlight of our day… the Old Fashioned Fireman’s Relays! Members of…