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some happy faces of summer and fall.

Friendly Faces Galore!

It's been awhile since I've posted any pictures. Here are some highlights from the past few months. Lots of friends and fun! Come visit anytime! D.C. is a fun place to hang out :)

Myndi and Greg came to D.C. in February.

Beth and I enjoyed free admission to
Mt. Vernon on President's Day!

In March, we went to Philadelphia
for part of our Spring Break.

Independence Hall in Philly.
Important things were signed here!

I spent the second half of Spring Break with
the Boyds in Chicago. We love The Bean!

I also got to see Dustin for a brief moment :)

Tim and Amy came to D.C. last weekend!

And Jeff was here a few days ago!

Now spring is here and winter is over :)

I can't wait to see more wonderful friends this summer!

Christmas 2008

Christmas in Branson, MO.
The family at Silver Dollar City.

Bundled up with the bros - next to the Giant Christmas Tree.

ND had FEET of snow!

And more came down every other day!

Yay! I got to see Lynette!

Labor Day Weekend

A visit from Mom and Dad and time to relax!! Just what I needed!

Dad and I at the Aquarium in Baltimore.

Dancing Dolphins from kaylaj and Vimeo.

Julia and I at the National Zoo

By the bamboo...at the zoo :)



Snacktime for Panda Bears from kaylaj and Vimeo.

Mount Vernon

Mom, Carol and I spent the day Mount Vernon, home of George Washington. It's one of the most interesting and enjoyable places I've visited since moving here. If you're ever here in the area - go see it!

Mom and Carol at the entrance.

Mom and I with the Washingtons.
The Washingtons' Mansion
Mom and I with the Potomac River behind us.
George & Martha Washington are buried here.
A replica of the farm George Washington had on his estate.
"Hello, little sheep!"

AND....

Though we could not photograph them, we did see George Washington's famous teeth. They are not wooden as I had always thought. They are made of ivory, metals and a combination of animal and human teeth (ew!).

A Day With Mom

A very exciting last-minute visit :) Yay!

We visited the National Postal Museum.

Stamps from our homelands.

Owney! Official Mascot of the US Postal Service.

The National Gallery of Art
Some of our favorite works - the sculptures.

The Lasses Unite

February 7-11
Larissa, Lilly, and Kristina came to visit! I would never have made it through student teaching without them!! Thanks, girls!