Army Navy Game

Go Navy, Beat Army!!! My dad is an Academy grad so for his birthday this year we got him tickets to the Army/Navy Game. It actually ended up being our last weekend before moving to Texas so it was the perfect timing. We got to spend some great quality time with my parents up in Philadelphia where it all began back when they were high school sweethearts.

This was Shaun's first trip to Philly so my parents took us around to see all the sights; Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's grave, Betty Ross' house, their childhood homes, etc. It was the perfect weekend topped off with Philly Cheesesteaks and a Navy victory!

Christmas in Washington

The lottery finally paid off! I didn't win millions but I did win tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Actually, Catherine won the lottery for tickets but was kind enough to pass them along to me. See what great friends we have here in DC, Catherine, Meredith, and the President!

Texas Farewell BBQ

I think this might have been a ploy to get us to stay in Virginia and it almost worked! We have the most amazing friends and so many of them came out to send us off in style, Texas style that is ;)

Michael Buble

Another year, another birthday, another Michale Buble concert! No year is complete without him ;) He has to be one of our favorite performers. We've seen him several times but nothing tops are intimate Valentine's concert in Vegas!

Thanksgiving

Two weeks to the Big Move and what do we decide to do, pack?!?! You would think that would be our priority but instead it was hosting our family for Thanksgiving. I can't think of any better way to spend our last days in our home here in Virginia!

My Mom arrived around 8am, we had the 19 lb bird in the oven by 9am, table set by 10am, and side dishes all ready before guests arrived. We really make a dynamic duo! However, maybe we shouldn't have set the table so early because the second the Geiger kids walked through the door it was a straight shot to play with the China and Crystal =) I'm glad to report though there were no casualties this year. I think I was more worried about Peter than his kids.

What better to do the day after Thanksgiving than get in the Christmas spirit! Last year, we went to cut down our very own Christmas tree, which is a tradition we would like to keep up, but since we were moving in about a week we opted for the Christmas Tree Lighting at Reston Town Center instead. They really went all out, you almost felt like you were in NYC at Rockefeller Center. They had the ice skating rink, a giant Christmas tree, a parade, Santa being pulled in his sleigh, a choir singing carols with all of the attendees, it really was spectacular! All the nieces and nephews seemed to have a great time, of course we started at Rio so what's not to love!

Turkey Trot

Who knew Herndon could draw such a crowd?!?! Shaun entered the annual Turkey Trot 5K race this year along with our friends Erik, Tim, Erika, Alicia, and Matt and I'm glad to report they all finished in the top 50. We had an even bigger turnout at Jimmy's to celebrate the runners success. Congrats everyone!

Parents Weekend

It was a race, I was flying back from Austin and Shaun's parents were driving up from Kentucky, plane vs. car and they still won! I arrived probably only an hour after them but it made for a great return home, a house full of family. We spent the weekend spending time with my family, watching football, and celebrating an early Christmas. The time always flies by so fast but we treasure these weekends as it's rare to get our families all together. We'll definitely miss not being just a drive away in Texas! But at least now we have the Margaritaville Margarita Maker so we can bribe everyone to come visit us =)