"Twittering" on Blog

Knowing Brian was having a rough week with a work situation, our friend Taye from small group showed up at our front door with three cheesecakes from Cheesecake Factory and an encouraging card.  It was so thoughtful and we were so touched!

A Breath of Fresh Air

Originally, our friends the McCallisters were going to come to NOVA for a teacher's training/visit us at the end of June.  However, COVID-19 put a damper on things and it was cancelled.  So instead we decided to go visit them and see their new house in WV!   

Picturesque view from the front door

Riding in the truck country style

Gavin finally got to use his new fishing pole from last year's b-day

1st time riding on an ATV

What a relaxing oasis

so.much.fun

What's a bonfire without s'mores

This trip was much needed more than we realized.  Not only to get out of town for the weekend, but also just to be able to see/socialize with our friends without being paranoid about everything.  It felt like a normal weekend which we haven't felt in 2 months.  Plus, it was everything I've ever dreamed of for our boys to experience "country" living.  They spent every waking moment outside, exploring and creating their own fun on the 6 acres of land - playing with the chickens, digging for worms, hanging out in the tree house and crashing at night from sheer exhaustion...only to do it again the next day.  What a blast!  

Good times had by all. Thank you Zac & Jenn, so good to see you guys!!

Rock Climbing Party

This year Gavin wanted to do the indoor rock climbing for his birthday.  So he invited a friend, Jolie to join him at Vertical Rock.  They all had fun although it was a lot harder than they had thought.  The kids left with some sore backs, legs and arms.

 

They did it!

Lunch and ice cream at Chick-Fil-A!

Back to School Picnic '17

Celebrating the end of 2nd week of school with food, music and fun with friends!

Fall Festivals and Parties

What a fun but busy weekend.  We started our Saturday off at Gavin's preschool fall festival...

Jolie, our pastor's daughter got to come spend the day with us

And then onto Ethan's fall festival.  They came home and crashed for an hour before heading to Mr. Blount's (Ethan's assistant principal & my MOPS' friend's husband) 40th birthday party where they got to eat and play some more with all their friends.

Sunday, we went to a Pastor Appreciation party where we got to surprise the Hoenshells and the Garcias with some yummy food and uplifting words to let them know how much we appreciate them!

Summer List

With 3 weeks until school starts, we're crossing off our summer list:

Burke Lake Park train ride

 

 

Shave Ice at The Nat's Game

 Our Special Harbor Sprayground

 Kid Junction

 

S'mores & bonfire

  

Playing in a creek

train ride at Burke Lake Park

Rainbow Park

Our Special Harbor sprayground

Hidden Pond

the new Fairfax sprayground

Arts in the Park @ EC Lawrence Amphitheater

Old Town Alexandria

National Harbour

go to the beach

zoo

swim lessons 

$1 movie

drive-in movie

VBS

water park

Ryan's wedding

play in the creek

go get shaved ice 

Kid Junction

Nat's game

bonfire

Celebrate in Style

For the 3rd of July, we headed to our friends' house for some BBQ and fireworks on the golf course (literally)!

Then 4th of July, the McCallisters trekked our way for a downtown DC celebrations on the roof top (thanks to our friend Su).  The kids had a blast despite being up way past midnight!

 

 

Our boys LOVED taking the metro

 

 

Great time with them as always!