D.C. TRIP #1

I really should label this: Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

We started our adventure driving to Memphis. Flying to Atlanta, then D.C (via Washington Dullos). Taking a bus (Washington Flyer) to the first available Metro (West Churchill Falls). Then, taking the Metro/Train to Dupont Circle (where our hotel was located) with a few line changes. This all with 3 suitcases, 3 carryon bags, and a baby in a stroller......Doesn't it sound like fun already?!

This was David & Drew's first trip to our nation's capital (& capitol...lol). Enjoy some of our adventures....during of course one of the rainiest weeks on record for d.c.



We took the Metro everywhere. While my (kk) least favorite public transit train system in the US, we were happy to not have bother renting a car.

We saw all the typical sites (memorials along the mall, smithsonians, and museums).



Here is Drew hanging out with Jefferson.


Chilling at the National Cathedral.



We also saw a few new things (to even me). For example: Chinatown...small but very vibrant.


National Aquarium... very small, but perfect for Drew. He loved trying to touch all the brightly colored fish.


We even saw a clown fish that could have been Nemo!!


Then, I was almost attacked by a shark!! Oh my!!


Speaking of close encounters, David & Drew barely survived meeting a T-rex.

But at the end of it all......."HOPE" won out & we "weathered" our trip just fine.


Speaking of "Hope, we can believe in!" Here's to Election 2032!!

Memorial Day - Getaway

We took advantage of the long weekend...and headed to the coast. It was nice to get away even for one night. We had a ton of fun with 2 other couples. We decided we better do what we can now, b/c we have the feeling...we'll be staying put for a while.

As you can see, I gave David a little faux-hawk just for the fun of it..... It's amazing how he just transformed into a "rocker" dude..

FYI- Don't expect too much traveling for me anymore. I can't tell you how uncomfortable I was in the car!! Although, it was totally worth it! Yay for good food, great friends, and sunshine!!

Traveling Keeneys

NEW MEXICO
Catch-up. David went to visit his folks & grandparents over Thanksgiving break. His grandparents live in Alamogordo, NM. He hasn’t been there in years.
He really enjoyed the trip. [I was finishing up a project. So, I worked over Thanksgiving. However, I’ll be taking the entire week off for Christmas. I don’t think I’ve done that since I was in high school.]

NEVADA
For a turn-about last week, I was flying off. I had a conf. in Vegas.
Admittedly, if you’re not into strippers & gambling… it’s not a big deal (ie I’M NOT!!). I was stuck in the hotel the whole time from around 7am-11pm (the conference was in the hotel). The only time I got to really see much of the city was on my morning runs down the Vegas strip. I’m thankful to be home though. A whole week without David or Jack, just had me out-of-sorts.