DC Trip

I first want to say thank you to everyone that helped to watch our kids while I was gone. Sean had a very busy time at work and I felt so relieved knowing that my kids were in good hands.



Last week I had the privilege of flying to Washington DC for 5 days on my own to be with my sis. Her sweet husband came up with the idea and what a great trip! I definitely had the better end of the stick because the real reason I went was to help "take care" of Belle after her PRK surgery. The surgery is amazing and the recovery was better than expected. So...by the end of the trip B & J were "taking care and waiting on" me. They are great hosts!

It started out with a rough flight. It was the most turbulant flight I have ever been on with people letting out screams, the man in front of me throwing up, and the woman next to me clutching the hand rest and doing "Lamaz-type" breathing. She told me, "if you need to put your hand on mine, it's OK." I declined her offer. Once I was on the ground I loved every minute! Some highlights...watching the actual surgery, long talks, eating healthy, being inspired, having Zilch tournaments (and winning :), subbing an interesting Primary class, being in on a missionary discussion, movies, Pilates...ha ha, Thai food and watching Belle recover and see better...yay! Thank you Jon and Belle for an unforgettable trip!

Right before surgery.

Right after surgery.
Recovery. My favorite glasses ever!







Not only did I get to see my "bestest" sister, but I also got to see Bridget! We've known each other and been "bestest" friends since we were 2 yrs. old. She was the one to cut off one of ponytails when we were playing barber shop at age 4, the one that went skateboarding with me on her driveway and B...you know what, the one that was there during the "BB gun shootings", the one that roomed with me at BYU, and the one that was one of my bridesmaids and I was one of hers. I was even there on her first date with her now husband. The list goes on, but she is now living in VA, so she drove up one night (even leaving her 9 month old baby)and we talked until the late hours of the night...so fun! I can't believe we're both grown with 4 kids! The next day Noelle slept, so we did some sight-seeing. We packed in the Washington Monument, the Capitol (well CVC as they told us :) Library of Congress and the Museum of Natural History. All along the way we were able to talk and reminisce. I treasure that time we had. I don't know if we'll ever have that kind of time without kids again. Thanks Bridget.


At the Washington Monument with George. Sweaty day.




Library of Congress.