Much Ado...

About somethings!!!

What a busy week we have had! R's sister and her son came to visit for the week and we have been having a great time!

On Monday, we went to the Air and Space Museum. They have a new exhibit there where you can actually sit in the front seat of a 2 seater Cessna plane! The kids all had a seat, and were able to play with the controls. H was the "Catch of the Day" on Friday, so she was able to take home the class pet, Buster. We have a lot of pictures of Buster in the Museum too - he had quite a learning experience! Both of the girls were most excited about the "Pace Shuttle" which of course made Daddy very, very happy! We saw all kinds of planes, saw the "Fighter Pilot" IMAX movie and Aunt M took H in the flight simulator. Everyone had a great time and we were *exhausted* when we left!

Monday night the girls headed over to a friends house, the whole reason that R's sister is visiting is so we could attend the Inauguration of President Obama! We got up at 1 am and bundled up - dressed in many layers, boots, snow pants, gloves, mittens, and headed out. After a long ride on the Metro which was backed up, we finally got on the Mall at about 6am. We had a great viewing location and while we were packed in like sardines, the atmostphere was so happy and festive! There were 21 Jumbotron screens on the Mall, so we were able to see and hear everything as it was happening - and even hear Obama's speech echoing among the buildings. It was a long day and for a little while we weren't sure how we were going to get home - security restrictions made travelling difficult! Finally we hopped on a Metro and grabbed the shuttle bus back to our car - all 4 of us fell asleep on the bus we were so exhausted!

As long as a day it was, it was totally worth it to be part of such a historical event!

Wednesday was spent recouperating. The girls went back to school, R's sister and nephew went out and grabbed some breakfast and did some shopping and I got some much needed quiet time! It was so nice to go to Yoga on Wednesday night and stretch out after such a long day on Tuesday!

The rest of the time we have been hanging out. R's sister took a day trip on Thursday and Friday we took some photos. Today they are heading back to the great white North and I have to whip the house into shape for Bunco!

It was a great week and so much fun to have houseguests again!

We are gearing up for several busy weeks ahead, but I will post when I can!