Washington, D.C. Vacation

We have finally made it to Washington, D.C. I am going to try and keep a daily log of the week so that our family and friends can see what all we have done. We left North Carolina on Sunday afternoon and stopped over night in the Shenandoah Valley. The ride up was beautiful as the leaves on the trees have begun to turn (and we found gas for $2.95!!!) We stopped to visit Mt. Vernon (George Washington's home) on Monday afternoon before going on into D.C. It was a beautiful day to be out on the Potomac River. Below is a slide show of our visit.

Today we began our walking tour of D.C. We began at the Library of Congress and continued past the Supreme Court and Capital Buildings to the Museum of Natural History. The boys really loved seeing the animal and ocean exhibits. During our lunch detour we found the Ford Theatre and the house where President Lincoln died. We wrapped up the day with a visit to the Washington Monument and the White House. It was a long first day, but the boys were troopers. They complained very little and kept up every step of the way. Below are pictures from Day One.

Moving On

We have had a great time visiting with Michelle's family. We were all able to have some down time, plus wrap up some loose ends and last minute things. On Saturday we went to a corn maze. We did fine on the first half (#1-5), but when we started the second half we could never find #8. We found another family though. They had been in the maze for almost 2 hours and could not find their way out. We finally all turned around and came out the in. I've attached pictures. (Check out Micah in the cow train. It don't think it meant for 6 foot guys.) We are now on our way to Washington, D.C. for a few days. We'll update when we get there.

Our final day

Well the time has finally come. We are leaving Morristown today for adventures unknown. I never thought all of the stuff would fit, but is all packed (just not sure where everything is). There will have to be a little repacking eventually. We ran out of suitcases and such so what was left went in trash bags until we can get a few more duffles. I wanted to share a few random thoughts (because that it all I can muster after 2 nights of going to bed after 2am.) The last few weeks have been very much like a whirlwind. We have finally gotten rid of everything, sold the house, sold the car, left our dog with grandparents, and now burying a second grandmother in less than a month. It has been an emotional roller coaster as we have had parties and dinner and had to say goodbyes to so many dear family and friends. It has been an exciting journey so far and though not all days have been easy we have been able to hold on to God's promises for our lives. Isaiah 42:6 says, "I, the Lord, have called you for a righteous purpose and I will hold you by your hand. I will keep you and I make you a covenant for the people and a light unto the nations."

I've attached a few pictures of our last few days. We love you all and are blessed to call you family and friends. Continue to pray for us as we journey with the Lord.

Quiet Moment

As I have a quite moment before my household awakes, I wanted to give you a quick update. We are back home for a few days to finish packing and close our moving crate. We had planned on leaving Tuesday or Wednesday, but Michelle's grandmother passed away on Friday night, so we will be leaving on Monday morning. Please pray as we try to finish last minute details, get the remaining things packed (ugh), speak in Knoxville Sunday and then travel to the funeral. We will still have our cellphones if you need to contact us. We love you all.