George Mason

My parents came to town this weekend. We had a nice relaxing day yesterday and a fun night out last night! We went to Marrakesh in DC... I've posted about it many times in the past, but this was the first time any of my family had been there. Dinner was great! :) I think everyone had a good time!! After dinner we went to walk around Jefferson's Memorial (seriously my FAVE at night!!!). It couldn' have been a more beautiful night!!!!!! :) I don't have time this morning to post more pictres (I gotta meet mom and dad and the bros for church) but here are two just for a taste...


Here is my brother George and George Mason :) There is a memorial to George Mason right next to Jefferson's. George Mason's memorial is kinda cool... it is set up with a garden and fountain area modled after Gunston Hall. Kinda cool. I didn't realize Mason was so into gardening! :)



Here is Mason and me! :) (Side note -  you can check out my new haircut... chopped it all off!!!! :) Whaddya think?)

Today I think mom and dad and I are headed to Mt. Vernon.  My pops has wanted to check out Mt. V for a long time now.  The weather is supposed to be AMAZING again, so it will be the perfect day!  I'm sure there will be lots of pictures of that posted soon!!!!!  :)

Ok, off to church!!!

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This is very true. For those of you that have seen the family picture where one of my brothers is making an interesting face, you are laughing right now. Out of the kindness and generosity in my heart, I'm not posting that picture here also!!! hahahaha :)


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I just laughed at that! hahahaha

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life in the big city = lots of frogs!!!!!!!!! :)


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the video game lover in me just had to post this one too!!!!! :)

the icanhascheezburger site also has one of my other FAVORITE blogs: FailBlog.org

Check it out, the videos and pictures are super funny! :)

ok, have a good day, I hope these made you laugh!!!!!! :)

in memoriam

This weekend I attended the memorial service for my grandpa in Ft. Myers, Fl.

Despite the circumstances of this trip, I had a really great time. I think everyone was able to remember, treasure and celebrate our grandfather in a very personal way. It was nice speaking with his closest friends at the service and hearing how much of an impact he had on their lives. I am thankful to have such a great man as my grandpa!

Jefferson's Memorial as seen from the air

The view of the National Mall from the air. Working from the bottom of the picture up, is the Lincoln Memorial, the reflecting pond, the WWII memorial, the Washington Monument and you can barely make out the Capitol building in the top of the pic.

Gramma and brother Ben enjoying a Jello Pudding Cup. ;)

Who knew they both loved pudding! haha

Geo and Ben in my Uncle Tom's drop top ;)

My Aunt Maryanne and her Great Neice, Susan. :)


My family with my dad's cousin, Tom

My Aunt Maryanne, My gramma's sister, Lorette, my gramma Julie, and my Aunt Jane

Gramma and Ben

Everyone enjoying everyone else's company ;)



Four Generations! Aunt Jane, Gramma, my cousin Laura and her daughter, Claira



Four MORE Generations! My gramma, Aunt Jane, cousin Sarah and her daughters, Meghan, Susan and Summer



Too Cute Claira



What a smile! :)



A lil' tree frog I found ;)



Super Cute Susan



HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY, SUMMER!



Aunt Judy and her husband, David


Grandpa's wishes...












On the island, there was an orchid house... look how beautiful!




So many rare types of orchids!



Sooooo coooolllll....





This picture shows almost all of the family that came to FL for the memorial service. I can't wait to see everyone again soon.

We will miss you, Grandpa.

ps - I learned a lot about my family history by looking at old photographs and speaking with my gramma and others. I'll be sure to post some of my favorite old pictures here soon. :)

pss - i have 17 mosquito bites on my legs alone.

Busy Couple of Months...

So the past few months have been a whirlwind.  Sooo many things have happened.  I'll only be able to show a few pictures... a snapshot of life.  Here goes...



Hanging out with friends




My brothers, Robby, and me.  My baby brother can now go to bars legally... I'm getting old!



The small group visited the Gaylord Hotel.  This is Avery in front of their fountains.  Sooo pretty.



Small Group Boys



Small Group Girls :)



Chives :)  So pretty



Don't know what this flower is, but it is great!  :)



Uncle Tom, Aunt Jane, Aunt Judy, Pops, Ben, Momma, Geo



My new roomie... Monte



Cute Chloe!



Congrats Mr. A and Mrs. Z!!!



The getaway vehicle!

I know that isn't much description of each item, but you'll get the picture!  haha...

enjoy!

jf

Driving to Roanoke

This is me and the bros on the way to Roanoke to visit our gramps. Please say a prayer for him! As we know more info, ill post. Thx!