Virginia 2012

 Simon's first plane ride!

Chilln' at Katie's

That's the Washington Memorial behind us.









The kids loved playing with their Uncle Jake. Josh was afraid of the wasps until I told him that Jake has super magic ninja wasp fighting skills.

These girls love Simon. They're going to be GREAT big sisters soon!

 Josh kind of has a funny look on his face, but he was so excited when Uncle Jake read him his Star Wars books and helped him with his Star Wars puzzles. He insisted that Jake walk him to the bus stop every morning.

 Jake also proved his skill in Hungry Hippos.

 Dance Party!

 While Jake had his interview for a fellowship in India (which inspired this trip) I watched the kids while Katie and Tucker went to the temple.

 Then Jake joined us and we walked around these beautiful temple grounds.

 We didn't get the fellowship, but we did get to spend time with this amazing and adorable family. Thanks for having us!

 This was on a walk through a civil war battlefield.

 This picture should give you some idea of why we get swamped with people whenever we go out in public talking about his great big eyes.

 Touring D.C.! I made up a new word. Jake is a great dad and a great uncle all at the same time. That makes him a great Duncle. It works, right?

 I've always wanted to see the Lincoln Memorial.

 My beautiful sister and adorable niece.

 Simon was out by the time we got to the museums.

 Bailey the pirate!

 Josh decided to see if he could fit in the stroller.

What a great trip!