When we first moved to VA 8 years ago, we went to the National Zoo. Cole was 3, Sadie was 15 months. We took the first picture above of them that day. Since we were headed back to the zoo this week, I decided to try and find the statue and re-create the picture... the first week we lived here and the last week we lived here. We searched and searched and couldn't find the statue, so we used this awkward frog. hehe So, here are the two kids and then a picture of all 5! What a life we have enjoyed here!

Saying Good-Bye

The next several posts and some future ones, will be centered around saying good-bye to fabulous friends and doing things for the last time in VA. I'm still in denial that we are leaving....

Best Piano Teacher!!

We love you, Shaunel and Family!

Fun Play Dates!

We love the Hickmans!!

Last Time to National Zoo!

We love the Perrotes!

Happy Father's Day!

Matching ties for my cute boys!

Fireflies!!

We love catch and release!

We love gymnastics!!

5th Grade Graduation!!

Cole did a fabulous job on his speech as Co-President. The whole presentation was very well done. It brought tears to my eyes to see him all grown up! We sure love this kid! SO proud of you, Cole!!

Fun with cousins!

My sister, Suzanne, was able to come for a few days with her older three daughters! Oh, what fun! They were busy seeing and doing lots of things in the area, plus we got to do several things with them too! We all had such a blast! My kids usually only get to see their cousins once a year, so this was a special treat. Come again, ladies!

Pictures

Bart ripped this dead tree right out of the ground. Hello, tough guy

Ready to ride

Sweet Makenna, after Kelsey's Hawaiian themed birthday dinner

Two besties

Jayda's project, made out of recycled stuff....