Count the Ways...: July 4th Weekend in VA

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

July 4th Weekend in VA

So we decided to venture up to Northern VA for the 4th. We left after work on Thursday and returned Monday. We didn't get home until about 3:30AM Friday morning so needless to say the picture above is one of our many cat naps we took throughout the day on Friday. We stayed with my parents through Saturday and then planned to go out to the Rolland's on Sunday to celebrate Sherry's birthday and spend some time with them before returning back to NC. Luckily we had beautiful weather most of the weekend - Friday evening we went over to Lake Accotink to have a picnic dinner and enjoy some big band music that was playing in the pavilion. We met the Beck's there and had a great visit with them. Saturday morning we went into downtown Fairfax to see their 4th of July parade - we were excited for Emma to experience her first parade, she did very well. The day was wrapped up with a BBQ at the house and the company of good friends. It was nice to come home again - we don't get to do it very often, the only thing missing was my brother Thomas, it was definitely a little strange not having him there, but after receiving a recent letter from him he seems to be doing well at boot camp.

On Sunday, for Sherry's birthday we had a seafood feast - lobster, steamers and shrimp - YUM! We spent the evening just relaxing and being with the family; I love curling up under a blanket on their couch and watching movies. Sherry and Jenn are here with us until Sunday because Emma's daycare is off this week so they both are able to get some quality time with Miss Emma - more pictures to come soon!

Attempt at a family photo