Al & Sofia's Spring Break trip to Washington DC

So I don't have anything exciting to say about work, except that I am in training and it is very interesting. I love my HRO colleagues and I really think that this job is going to be an excellent fit for my family and I. Since nothing new and exciting is going on with the job, I would like to take this time to show you all the fun things that Al and Sofia did during their Spring Break visit to Washington. I got to participate a little, but since I was working, well, you know how that goes.


We went to the National on Sunday, when they arrived. Here are some of my favorite shots.

Al and Sofia found this bear as we were walking up the hill toward the zoo. I got them to pose by it.
Yes, I know, I am crazy, but you know that you like it.

We saw several interesting things at the zoo, but my favorite pictures did not include any animals. 

And here is a picture that Sofia took....she did a pretty good job.

We don't get many pictures together so we enjoy them when we do.

Next, we went and watched the Gorillas. The zoo keepers put out a lot of food and then let the gorillas out of their cages. I didn't take any pictures, because honestly, I was too busy watching them. So, we have this instead.

Queen of the Apes

This may be my favorite zoo picture. It doesn't have any animals in it either but it does have the two people in this world who make me the happiest. They are watching an elephant show. They were very engrossed in what the trainer was saying about the elephants when I snapped this.

They are very focused.

We had tons of fun and it was wonderful to spend a day with my family.


The weekend could not last and I had to go to work so Al and Sofia saw the sites in Washington DC. Al didn't take lots of pictures but when he did remember to take the camera, he got some excellent shots.

Does she look short or what?

She is holding up the whole thing!

What is she doing?

So obviously Sofia had fun making funny pictures. She seems to know just what to do to make the monuments/fountains/buildings pale in comparison to her.


This was a great shot that Al took. I am not sure where they are or what they were doing, but it sure looks nice.

So beautiful!

On Friday, Al and Sofia spent the afternoon with my Uncle Cliff and his wife, Angela. They live in Ashburn, VA, which is pretty close to where we are living. Angela's daughter and their granddaughter are currently living with them, so Sofia had a great afternoon playing with another energy-filled little girl. I joined them after work and we had a great night of wine, sushi, and conversation. Much thanks goes out to Cliff and Angie for making us feel very welcome and at home.


Well, Al and Sofia had to head back to Mississippi but they only have a few more weeks before they join me for good. We had a great time this week and I was so glad for the time that I got to spend with them.


In closing, I would like to leave you with the most interesting discovery that Al and Sofia found while at the Museum of National History.

I want to draw specific attention to the name of this dinosaur. We have found Al's ancestors...this explains so much.

That's it for now...until next time.