Family Visit!

We just finished an absolutely wonderful 2-week visit by my parents and my 11-year-old nephew Seth. They had a great time seeing all the touristy sites including most of the museums and monuments on the Mall, along with spending some quality time with me and Brandon. Despite the hot and humid weather, we still got out and saw the U.S. Botanic Garden, Mount Vernon (George Washington's home and final resting place), Arlington National Cemetery (at last!), and Old Town Alexandria where we took a tour of Gadsby's Tavern where Washington frequented and Thomas Jefferson had his inaugural ball.

Apart from the historic stuff, we also ate some yummy dinners around town, crashed out on the couch for some movies, knit and crocheted a few things, and gave my Mom a tour of the office. On their last full day in town, we loaded up the car and headed for Hollins Farms where we spent a lovely afternoon picnicking and picking fruit (peaches, blackberries and apricots) before stopping at Three Fox Vineyards for some wine tasting on our way out of Fauquier County.

Mom, Dad and Seth-we miss you already! See you in September!

We took a TON of photos; here are some of my favorites. Check out the rest here.

Dad and George get cozy at Mount Vernon

Mom in front of the Mount Vernon back porch

National Museum of the American Indian

Arlington National Cemetery

Gadsby Tavern and Inn in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Seth picking blackberries

Inside the U.S. Botanic Garden