Saturday, March 31, 2018

03.31.18


What a wonderful day celebrating our favorite fifty year old retiree!!
Thankful for sunshine and FAMILY!!

Friday, March 30, 2018

03.30.18

Just the beginning of a fun trip to Target filled to the brim with laughter!!

Thursday, March 29, 2018

03.29.18

This beautiful light in the darkness makes me smile!
 Love thinking of my dear friend who gave me such a thoughtful gift!

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

03.28.18

Piles of empty boxes = Progress
Grateful for this girl's organizational skills!

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

03.27.18


Grateful for help from our other new neighbors on Move-In Day!!

Monday, March 26, 2018

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Saturday, March 24, 2018

03.24.18

Thankful for safety (and this beautiful view) as our caravan made our way to HOME #10!

Friday, March 23, 2018

03.23.18

WOW!! What a day filled with all kinds of emotions!!
A professional handled the photos at the retirement luncheon so this screenshot will have to do for my picture of the day. 😄 So very thankful for the many people we have had the privilege to get to know along this journey!!

Thursday, March 22, 2018

03.22.18


It's Moving Day (again!) and while a few things didn't quite go according to plan,
Krystal made our last visit to Peet's an extra special treat!!

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

03.21.18


 Our favorite guy turned 50 today!! 
And just like for George and Abe, the federal government took the day off to celebrate!

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

03.20.18

Super grateful for a Faithful Friend who makes ways to stay connected...
and instead of Goodbye, keeps me smiling with a "See ya later pal!"

Monday, March 19, 2018

03.19.18

Taking a break from pre-move responsibilities was the best decision!
The Museum of the Bible exceeded all my expectations!!
I'm so happy we got to spend the day here!!

Sunday, March 18, 2018

03.18.19


So very thankful for longtime friends who will go to great lengths to celebrate my guy!!

Saturday, March 17, 2018

03.17.18

~Introducing the next Air Force generation to my favorite memorial~

Friday, March 16, 2018

03.16.18

 One final tour...
this time with our own Rock Star Guide

Thursday, March 15, 2018

03.15.18

Farmers and Distillers | Washington, DC 
Thankful for time with Lexi, Nancy and Al!  
An evening filled with much laughter (and delicious food) sure was good for my heart!!

And then, on the walk back to our car,
 I finally got to see City Center in all her seasonal splendor!!

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

03.14.18

I love this friend! 
I love how she has faithfully met me for monthly lunches 
and trips to the Christian bookstore for the past two years! 
Goodbyes stink. 
Already looking forward to that scheduled FaceTime date!

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

03.13.18

A Room with a View
Fun opportunity to share with some Tennessee friends

Monday, March 12, 2018

03.12.18

~Happily reliving the joy of the weekend through Emma's artistic talents~

Sunday, March 11, 2018

03.11.18

Extremely grateful for every moment we got to be together!!
Wasn't it just yesterday that these cute kids were playing restaurant on this dock?

Saturday, March 10, 2018

03.10.18

The Lord provided exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ask or imagine!!
Fun to catch my girls hard at work preparing the stage for Amazed and Scarlet Cord!

Friday, March 9, 2018

03.09.18

 Hooray!! They're here!! 
After months of anticipation, Ballet Magnificat!'s Omega Company has arrived!
So thankful for a fun afternoon in Annapolis before meeting our wonderful host families!

Thursday, March 8, 2018

03.08.18

Psalm 46:10 
~It's safe to say I made a point to look at this multiple times today~

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

03.07.18

Oh, Ichiban...I'm gonna miss you and your Sushi Happy Hour awesomeness...

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

03.06.18

"We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, 
'What amazing things the LORD has done for them.'" 
Psalm 126:2 

What a JOY it has been to see how the Lord has used each of these ladies' unique gifts as they have worked super hard the past few months preparing for this coming weekend. 
Thank you, Lord for the abundant blessing of being part of this team!!


Monday, March 5, 2018

03.05.18

Traditions and routines make me smile.
Today marked my last visit with my sweet hairdresser. So after that sad goodbye, 
Emma and I treated ourselves to our favorite post-hair appointment lunch!

Sunday, March 4, 2018

03.04.18

 National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
A beautiful and moving tribute


Saturday, March 3, 2018

03.03.18

Georgetown University
Finally got to see this beauty in real life! 

Aunt Kara and Emma's first visit to this zoo together was in 1999.
Love this recreated photo from today's second visit!! 
(Even if yesterday's bomb cyclone kept the gates closed!)


Friday, March 2, 2018

Thursday, March 1, 2018

03.01.18

Capitol South Metro Station | Washington, D.C.

 National Mall 
Love having my sister here and kicking off her visit with a full and fun day as tourists!!