A day with an intern...

We had a lovely opportunity to hang out with Justin one last time 3 weeks ago (PJ's internship friend). Justin wanted to take us to see two cathedrals, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic) and the Washington National Cathedral (Episcopal). The Washington National Cathedral was gorgeous and had a rose garden where Key had a photo shoot. It was a grand'ol time. We will miss Justin dearly!

At the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
At the Washington National Cathedral (aka Episcopalian cathedral). It has stunning Gothic architecture.

Elijah absolutely loves Justin!

Happy Birthday!

On my Lovely's special day, Elijah and I took him out to lunch to Taqueria Naciona, famous for their yucca fries (thanks Ben Bratcher). We had yummy beef tacos, fish tacos, chorizo with cheese tacos, and yucca fries.

My picky husband examining the fries...I liked them.

Elijah presenting our gift.

Lovely reading my letter to him.

A great book for our family, by one of our favorite preachers (Voddie Baucham)!

For dinner we headed to scrumptious Cheesecake Factory.

Travis (known as T-Dawg) and his wife Rebbecca thoughtfully surprised PJ with 2 books, he was very excited. He had already received other books throughout the day, but the way to my husbands heart...are books.

While we were singing happy birthday to PJ, Elijah was trying to blow out the candle, PJ was trying to stop him but laughing at his efforts.

Since he badly wanted to blow the candle out, we relight the candle just for him, and watched him make cute, funny faces while attempting---the interns loved it.

It was a blessed night celebrating another year in my husbands life. God has been kind to me in giving me a precious gift like him. He is a blessing and encourages me to love God more. What more can I ask for?

The interns were so gracious in paying for our dinner, we really didn't want them to, but Ross made it clear we needed to accept cheerfully, hahaha, how can you argue with that! PJ, Elijah, and I will miss them dearly, I already get sad thinking of us leaving and saying goodbye to the interns and their awesome families. Praise God for new friendships that refresh us and encourage us. We thank God for them.

No King James....

Friday night PJ, Elijah Rock, Patrick (intern), and myself headed to the Verizon Center to try to get tickets to see LeBron James (a.k.a King James) take on the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the Cavaliers vs. Wizards, but perhaps it was a good thing since the Cavs won by a landslide. We just sat on the steps of some museum(?) and watched the jumbo screen outside with other fans.



Elijah Rock imitating LeBron throwing up chalk.
Taking a stroll with daddy in the city.

Our (Elijah and I) first time on the DC metro system.

Patrick and Elijah were inseparable...
Elijah has funny chubby checks in this picture--it's the angle.


Heading back home from Union Station.

I praise God I was able to walk (or I should say waddle) home! We ended the night watching the 4th quarter and munching on pizookies :) It was a beautiful, unsuccessful evening.