May 18th, 2014

• Big news of the week??? We bought a VAN...AND I LOVE IT! It really is everything we have been looking for. Todd is so good to me and gets me pretty much everything I really do ask for. Love him!

• I bought Bodee an umbrella and he called it his 'hooker'...because of the handle at the end. He's a funny kid!

• On Thursday night I flew out to Washington D.C., met up with Gerren at the airport around 11:30pm and we drove down three hours to Mom and Dad's house (in the pouring rain!). Mom and Dad were even waiting up for us when we got in at 3am. It was so good to see them both. I had been so worried about my Dad since his stroke so it was great to see how well he is recovering.
• Friday, Gerren and I went for a run and then Mom, Dad, Gerren and I went to Panera for lunch and then to a movie.

• On Saturday we all (including Dane) walked around Smithfield and saw the sights and went to the farmer's market. We then drove up to Chesapeake Bay, which was a beautiful drive and over some amazing bridges and ate at 'The Great Machipongo Clam Shack'. Fun times with the family!

• Dad gave Gerren the infamous paddle from Grandma Mosley. I just had to take a picture so I wouldn't forget what it looked like. This paddle was a big deal when we were kids.

• One of favorite things about visiting Virginia (besides lots of relaxing, reading, eating, and talking with my fam) was playing game each night just like the Mosleys do! I even beat Dad, Dane and Gerren at Settlers of Catan once! We also played Euchre...reminder for future reference...try NOT to be Dane's partner (he's not so good:)

• Oh! The other funny part of the trip was Gerren and I trying to disable Dane's phone! Hahaha! He's just so easy to get riled up!
• On Sunday, after church, I got a few pictures with my dear parents. I really love and appreciate these two. They sure did raise me well.

• Sunday afternoon we drove around Norfork and saw some of the shipyards. We parked and saw the USS Wisconsin. It was seriously cool. We also drove down to Virginia Beach and I put my feet in the Atlantic Ocean. A very enjoyable day!

• Monday morning Gerren and I left Carrolton and drove back up to D.C. We got into the city a little early so we could walk around and see some of the sights.  I had never walked about D.C. before so I loved it!
• George Washington Memorial

• Lincoln Memorial

• Vietnam Memorial

• World War II Memorial

• The White House

• I had a great trip. I loved spending time with my mom, dad, brother, and sister. I love them so much and am so grateful they are part of my life.
• While I was gone...
• Todd took the kids to Sonny Bryans.

• And out for the first Shaved Ice of the year!

• They also had their first water balloon fight of the season:)

• Hahahaha! When Todd texted me this picture he put "nice jugs!"