Ben Miles’ Eagle Scout Ceremony, Alexandria, VA We had the honor of witnessing Ben Miles as he was inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor today, joining his brother, Will. Quite impressive…and a huge nod Stir and JM’s parenting. Love the Scout oath: “On my...
The Washington Cathedral, Washington, DC I had forgotten much of the history of the cathedral—that the foundation stone was laid in 1907, yet it was not completed until 1990, four years after my high school Baccalaureate was held there! Beautiful, peaceful…I lit...
Giant Pandas, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DC Day 2 of our 48-hour Hop On Hop Off Big Red Bus tour. What a great way to see SO much of the city! Got off at Union Station and Arlington National Cemetery yesterday and the National Cathedral and...
Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA I am always in awe when I visit Arlington National Cemetery. Row after row of short white grave markers as far as I can see, in every direction. As neat and orderly as the men and women...
The Butterfly Pavilion, Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC We went to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with Tanya and the crew of Take Two today. It is so different to head out as a group of EIGHT, instead of just Ally and me! I always want to break out into...
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Washington Monument, Memorial, Washington, DC Isn’t’ this postcard awesome?! That’s why we’re sending it! Duh! We’re having a blast! Love, Us (written by Ally)
United States Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC Happy Birthday to me! The only thing missing is Michael and he will be back Thursday. I enjoyed a wonderful run to the Mall, around the Tidal Basin, up the Jefferson Monument...
George Washington's Mount Vernon Mansion, Alexandria, VA There’s Mount Vernon! Michael said I was grinning from ear to ear. I bet! What an incredible feeling to be back here in my very own boat! I called Mom and left her a message that I was going right by...
The city of Cape May, NJ—America’s first seaside resort—is a designated a National Historic Landmark. The concentration of ornate Victorian structures in Cape May is second only to San Francisco in the US. Out of the house at Last! We finally got underway...