To Virginia, MD, DC...and back!

We drove down to VA to spend Thanksgiving with family. As we drove around the beltway, viola, the DC temple spires came to view...what a site! We stopped to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the temple. They are in the process of decorating the grounds and visitors center for Christmas. We admired the dozen or so Christmas trees and the room dedicated to nativities from around the world. My grandma had a nativity just like the one in this photo. I remember watching the different tiers go round and round. I loved it as a child. I believe this nativity is from Germany.
Next stop...Uncle Dan & Aunt Julee's in VA! What fun we had! They have a beautiful home on a few acres. We enjoyed an amazing Thanksgiving feast with the best rolls I've had since Grandma's last batch. Thurs. evening we visited a family from Pasadena Stake. They have a beautiful home on a farm not far from D&J's. I caught up with a friend I haven't seen in just about 20 years! This is no admission that we're old just yet! It was amazing that after all that time we could pick up and enjoy each others company as if no time had passed. It was a lovely visit and we walked away with a recipe in hand for an amazing pear torte... thanks, Sharon! Friday, Mari & I took the kiddos to see Enchanted. We gave it 2 thumbs up. Having been to NYC many times, our kids loved the setting. Of course when asked their favorite part they all mention the 2 seconds where Pip poops. I loved the whole song and dance sequence in Central Park as well as the "Mary Poppins" clean up spoof. I only wish I had Giselle's sewing skills.Saturday I got sucked back into the Mum puzzle Julee started...oh my! She must think we're smart or something. It was a doozy, but we love the puzzle tradition. To our surprise, Grace was a great help.
Julee loaded us down with snacks for the ride home...THANK YOU!... and we headed off w/ 2 stops planned. We stopped at Adam and Mari's in MD. We had a nice visit there and saw the "storybook" room they've painted for their first baby (due in March). We are so excited for them. Come to find out ALL 4 of the sisters-in-law on my side of the family are expecting and due from March-July. They are all either wonderful parents already or will be soon! On the drive home I was reflecting on what wonderful sis-in-laws I've got and how my mom must be smiling from heaven. I know she is!

We also stopped in DC. We visited the WWII Memorial. What a tribute! If you're ever in DC, this is a must see. We were in awe at the beauty of this memorial and moved with gratitude. The Freedom Wall, the inscriptions, the sculptures...it's all so beautiful. 

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We are thankful to be home safe and sound and for the wonderful memories made. We look forward to another DC/VA vacation!