Back in the saddle again

OK! ok.  I know it has been awhile.  But at least you know that when I actually DO put up a blog, there will be at least a few more to follow throughout the week.  Playing catch up and all. 
Lets start back in september, shall we? We went to VA. To see, what else, BABIES! Mary had a little boy in july, Jen had a baby boy in june and Julie had a baby boy the previous Nov. I lovey the babies.

 Baby Lincoln

 Baby (big boy) Henry

 Baby Ronan

 Evie was almost convinced that she was solely responsible for baby Henry, she wanted to hold his hand and play with him.

 And snuggle him.  She loved being the big girl amidst all the babies.

 We made our usual trip into DC to catch a few cool sites.  Mike and Amber and their kids were able to join us in VA for the week and Tanner really wanted to see the library of congress and go to the national archives to see the Declaration of Independence (a la the movie National Treasure)

 I have to admit, I cant recall ever going to these particular places before, even though we have gone to DC countless times.  The Library of Congress was really beautiful and interesting.  Some of us went on a tour while others of us just wandered and admired.

 Outside of the National Capital (right across from the LOC)

 This happened.  After a long day, I guess pj's were too much work and some snuggles were in order.