Florida Vacation

We crammed a lot into just a few days (Me, Mom, Dad, Ginger and some sweet Florida friends). Special thank you to J and T for their hospitality and sweet friendship. On to the pictures to sum up the activities:

Sailboat watching
Spending time w/ Mom and the other YaYas
Boat rides to seafood restaurants w/ wind blown hair

Sunset walks on the beach

Jumping pics : )
Self portraits
Out to eat at Barbara Jean's
Spending time w/ B, our "stand-in" brother for the week

Celebrating J's birthday

Spending time w/ Mom and Dad
And the little sister : )
Laying out by the pool...a lot...with Belle in her red polka dot bikini

Hiking in Great Falls

White water rafting, anyone? No thanks. The sign said, "If you fall in this water, you will die".

"Trail Guide" Scott

Me and my sweet friend Stacy.

Loving having her picture taken.

We had a great afternoon away from the city!

Happy Birthday Lyd : )

Lydia is one of my dearest friends in DC and one of my first roommates here. She is a treasure. We did some celebrating this weekend which included Buzz Bakery, Chick-fil-a, and The Darlington House. Love this girl.

Happy Mother's Day

We love you, Mom!

Waiting on her baby brother...

A Sweet Visit

The Capitol from our window on the short lived driving tour of DC.
Outside the Smithsonian: Museum of American History
On my front steps.
On the way to Union Station ("Skinny Arm Pose" or "The Alex" : ))
Mom and Dad just left : (. We had a sweet visit and packed in as much as we could, despite the spring breakers and cherry blossom lovers and just way too much to do and see in 2 days. We had one dinner at Ted's Bulletin, toured Ford's Theatre, and hit up some highlights at the Museum of American History. We walked and metro'ed and ached all over by the end of the day, but had a great time. So thankful they came!

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee;

Let the water and the blood,

From Thy wounded side which flowed

Be of sin the double cure;

Save from wrath and make me pure

Not the labor of my hands

Can fulfill Thy law's demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears forever flow

All for sin could not atone;

Thou must save and Thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring,

Simply to the cross I cling;

Naked come to Thee for dress;

Helpless look to Thee for grace;

Foul, I, to the fountain fly;

Wash me Savior or I die.

While I draw this fleeting breath,

When mine eyes shall close in death,

When I soar to worlds unknown,

See Thee on Thy judgement throne,

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee.

Augustus M. Toplady, 1776