Sweet Peas in D.C.

We took Kendall's best friend Stephanie with us to D.C. We will definitely take her with us on a trip again. She is a delight. Kendall and Stephanie are like two peas in a pod. They get along amazingly well. I had the best time hanging with these two. The weather was a little chilled which made it all the more fun for these sweet peas to get dolled up and have their picture taken. We took pictures all over and I filled one whole SD card and there were hardly any pictures of the sites. Just these two gorgeous gals. What fun!!

Fall Break in D.C.

We went to D.C. for fall break this year. This was my first time in that city and I loved it! The weather was perfect all week. We stayed in a hotel on the corner of F and 9th street. The city is so clean and pedestrian friendly. All the memorials and many of the museums are free. We bought a metro ticket for the whole week and it took us everywhere we wanted to go. So the vallet parked the car and we didn't see it all week. We either took the metro or walked and walked and walked.

My favorite museum is the Smithsonian National Art Gallery and the Sculpture park. I really enjoyed the botanical garden too. There are so many things we never got to see so we must go again soon.

The Washington Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Sunflowers

Things have finally slowed down a little in YW's lately and that has given me a chance to spend some time with my Laurels. I have been able to take a few of them to ice cream and interview them about their Personal Progress. Sometimes I am so busy just getting the logistics together that I don't get to enjoy the part I really love about YW's and that is the girls. These young women are so amazing to me. I love how teachable they are. I love how inspired they make me feel.
We have a new Laurel class presidency and they are just a delight. Our activities always turn out terrific thanks to the great work they always put in. I love that I can count on them to carry out their responsibilities.
This last week one of my Laurels heard I wasn't feeling very well and she brought me a bouquet of sunflowers and a get well soon balloon. Every morning when I see those flowers I smile big.
I took another Laurel to ice cream on Monday and when I brought her home, in her driveway I saw a little jar of handpicked marigolds and a bowl of garden veggies next to a little paper sign that said "Thank You Sister Kingsford" . So thoughtful. I am not sure if her sisters did it or her mom, but it made my day.
Just like the Sunflowers my girls make me smile big.