Georgetown Cupcake

Claire has been dying to go to Georgetown Cupcake ever since we moved here. We finally made it. Their cupcakes are delicious. We had to wait outside in line for about 25-30min. They brought us some hot chocolate while we were waiting. Once we were inside the process of ordering and paying was quick. We would love to go again soon! Love those cupcakes!

Chase 15th Birthday

Chase's 15th birthday was busy between school, and a basketball game. Chase has wanted to go to a buffet to eat for a long time, so that is what he chose for his birthday dinner. We all went to the Golden Corral for dinner, and ate way too much food.

Chris 43rd Birthday

We were able to celebrate Chris' 43rd birthday together as a family. Chris is quite the actor, I love these pictures of him. They put a smile on my face.

Skiing in Utah 2011

During our trip in Utah, we were able to take the kids skiing for a day. We went to Brighton. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and we had a blast! This is Carter the night before testing out the ski's. This was Carter's first time skiing, and he did great! Chris and I were so proud of him.

Christmas in Utah 2011

We were fortunate enough to be able to spend Christmas with our families in Utah thanks to Chris' parents generosity. It was wonderful to be back in Utah and to be able to spend time my family and Chris' family. The kids loved spending time with their cousins. On our way out to Utah, Chris was able to get a picture of all 3 of the kids in the cockpit of the airplane.

Washington DC temple lights

Before Christmas we went to see the lights at the Washington DC temple. It was a fun night for all. Inside the visitors center they had decorated Christmas trees and a nativity display with many nativities from around the world.

First day of 3rd, 7th, and 9th Grade

We decided to do some wacky pictures this year of the kids. We didn't take these pictures until after school. All 3 of them had a great first day of school! Yeah!!! The house was so quiet.

Ford's Theatre

We took another day trip into DC. This time we visited Ford's Theatre, the Archive's, and attempted Georgetown Cupcake. These are picture's inside Ford's Theatre. They show the box where President Lincooln was sitting when he was assasinated. The kids weren't excited to go to DC to see more history, but they all said they had fun at the end of the day. At the Archive building we were able to see the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. After, we headed to Georgetown to get a cupcake, but seeing the long line strech up the block we decided to save that for another day. Claire has been dying to go there after seeing the TV show DC cupcake.

8th Grade Graduation

It was a full house for Chase's 8th grade graduation.
We had to stand the whole time.
Chase is looking forward to 9th grade at a brand new high school.

DC

The end of our day. We spent the day in DC with my parents
visiting the Natural History Museum, The Air and Space Museum,
walking up and down the Mall ---exhausted sitting
on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

The Air and Space Museum. Carter happy

to be with Grandpa.

Inside the Natural History Muesum.

Outside the White House.

Annapolis

We spent a day in Annapolis, Maryland
when my parents were here in June. Annapolis
is home to the Naval Academy. The weather
was nice the day we were there. A fun, water front city.

After Annapolis we went to a work party for Chris

at one of his co-worker's home in Maryland.