Our DC Trip

So I don't have my camera on hand to post pictures right now, but this is just an update on our trip to DC.

Derek and I flew up early Tuesday morning so that we could spend some time exploring the city the day before his interviews. It was nice, kind of chilly, but not so cold that we couldn't handle it. We just bundled up and started walking! The only draw back the whole day was the fact that my back loves to hurt. There were several times throughout that I would need to sit just to give it a break! Anyhow, that night we went to bed super early just to make sure that Derek was well rested and ready for the next days tests. Wednesday he left early in the morning to get to his interviews and I slept in. I got the chance to test my lone metro riding abilities to go meet our friend Jill for lunch and a couple of relaxed hang out days! We had such a good time! It was so good to see Jill, Jon, and their adorable kiddos! It's crazy how much Kaitlyn and Miles have grown in just the last 6 months! But let me tell you, Kaitlyn hasn't forgotten a thing! That girl remembers so much from such a long time ago!

I got a call from Derek just after 4 letting me know that he passed PNEO, and I cannot tell you how excited I was. I probably teared up a bit, unusual, I know! So, being that that day was his birthday, the day he passed, and the day we got to see our friends again, there were 3 reasons to celebrate! So celebrate we did, with a birthday cake and Cheesecake Factory. What good times! One thing we LOVE about Jon and Jill is that, like us, they like to play games. So that night we played Monopoly for way too long, until Jill gave in to my awesomeness and let me win! :) (I'll be the first to admit it probably wasn't a fair win...) Anyhow, the next day was just a hang out, relax, and play at Chuck E. Cheese day. Which I'm not sure who had more fun, the guys (mainly Derek) or the kids! Yay for having kids to get us in! :) And more board games that night. I can honestly tell you that I could have stayed there a lot longer just enjoying hanging out with them again, but, my doggy missed me and we had to get home! After trecking to the metro in negative degrees, freezing my lungs, and a little over 2 hours on the plane we got home.

It's nice to be back, but we're only here for a few days before we go again. We're heading to Pensecola on Friday for a quick visit with Brad Kelly and Chandler, Derek's sister and her family. We're super excited about down time with them to just hang out since last time we saw them was a BIG weekend for Chandler and he had tons of company! Kelly also wants to take some belly pictures so maybe I'll have some to update soon!

Anyhow, I'll try to post a few pictures from DC, I didn't take many, sorry!