Wonderful Weekend in Washington, D.C.

I spent my weekend at the D.C. Temple.  It's been awhile since I've been able to go so this was a wonderful weekend.  It was a Stake Relief Society Activity so Blake had the crazy pleasure of staying home with the kids.  Lane told me that "they had a blast without me.  No offense, mom".  Offense taken, just a little bit.  But then I remember how much fun I had with 2 of my dearest friends.  P.F. Chang's, shopping, and staying over night like a couple of school girls.

This picture is taken on our way out of the city from the freeway. 

Had to stop for a bathroom break.  How could you NOT stop?
 Perfect season, perfect trees.

I stood out in the middle of the road and risked my life just for this shot.
(I'm kidding, Dad.)

I came home feeling a little bit lighter, a little more grateful, and a little closer to what really matters in life.  Thanks Blake for making it possible for me to go.  You & Me next time.

Look Mom

Georgia: ...there's an orb web and a spider.
Mom: In the house?
Georgia: No, in the window outside.
Mom: Good. (Whew, I don't really want to clean up spiders right now. I have to focus on the wasp infestation).
Georgia: If you look really close you can see his spinnerets.
Mom: Oh cool. Let me get my camera :)

It just finished raining...again.

Georgia is just finishing up the spider unit in school so she is full of all this knowledge.  She told me that I spelt spinnerets wrong (I was going for a rock-ettes ending, spinnerettes. WRONG.)

What can BROWN do for you?

Bring me an early birthday present!

Marigolds looking merry and gold.

Burning bushes "burning".

West Virginia hills.  It's been a rainy, froggy day.

Jimi hiding in the tub.  Looking for a little peace and quiet.

My new fancy camera takes great photos and I'm not even remotely close to a trained professional.  More of a "point and shoot" kind of gal.  Whether it's a gun OR a camera.  Looking forward to taking this loaded weapon to the swim meet this weekend.  Expect some AcTiOn shots.

Women would call this "Accessorizing"

My truck accessory came the other day and with Jen's help, I got it installed.  Looks really nice.  I understand now why women love to accessorize.  Next up...suspension lift and bigger tires.  Hopefully by next spring!!

Not a very good before picture

After

Low profile design

On a side note, Jen and I went fishing on the New River near Beckley, WV for our anniversary.  We had a great time, caught a lot of fish, and enjoyed the scenery.  I must have a great catch if she agreed to a fishing trip on our annivesary!  Thanks honey!!

The first catch.  She did lose the overall competition however.

The scenery was beautiful.  We stayed at a mountain resort nearby.  We definitely plan on a return visit.

Myself and our guide...real nice guy.  One of the 15 "smallies" I caught.

 Another side note...this summer we headed "home" to see family.  The first time in over 10 years that my brothers and I were together.  We had a great time.  I sure miss Idaho more than I thought I would.  We started up a new hobby!!  Thanks for the fun Dad!!

Lane, Georgia, and Blake
Racing thru southeast Idaho.