A fantastic summer part 1- Washington DC

The summer of 2015 was fantastic.  Part 1: I drove the girls to Washington, D.C. to visit a large collection of very special family and friends.  (Yes, we drove!  Slept overnight on the way.  Gas cost about $150 and yeah, that was worth it!  The drive and trip went super well, thank G-d.)

We saw Dod (Uncle) Joe, Uncle Michael and Aunt Deb (before Max was born!), and Auntie Jenn + her family. We also had important reunion get-togethers with infrequently seen relatives Caroline, David and Debbie, and Jennifer S.  Grandpa/Dad came out also while we were there and joined us for the "Joe portion" of our trip.  Daddy was unable to join us on this trip but is going back with Adira for this weekend to visit new nephew Max.

MLK Jr quotes that speak volumes

Pandas at National Zoo

Joe, the music instructor and loving uncle

These amazing kids :)

Joe and the lovely Rachel!

Jenn knows what I like to do!

Farm fun

Swimming in buckets!

Washington Monument from Lincoln Memorial

Dad riding Joe's pedicab!  Joe, thanks again for hauling us around town :)  

You're the best tour guide ever!!!!

Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space

Lovely birthday and welcome gifts from our dear friend