Trip to Virginia!

Kate and I decided to take a trip out to Virginia/DC to visit Brandon and Sara, she had a passenger ticket, so we got a 2 for 1 deal.  Russ kept Savanna home with him....it was my very first time away from her, I had never been away from her for even one whole night, let alone 4 nights!  We went from December 2 through December 5.  I had so much fun going out there, but was sad it was such a short visit!  I think I took more pictures of my cute neice and nephew than of the actual sites, but they matter more to me!  Here are a few pics of the cutie pies:

Sawyer :)

 Roxie :)

I had a great time getting to know Roxie and Sawyer better, and Roxie finally even got a bit attached to me...even though it took a little while for her to warm up to me.  It makes me so sad that this family lives so far away, but THEY are VERY happy there, and that's all that matters. 

Brandon took Kate and I into the city (Sara is not a big fan of going downtown) and we did the U.S. Capitol tour.....I had been before with my Junior class in high school, but it was a lot different the second time around

beautiful dome

my sister Kate and brother Brandon...don't mind the creepy dude on the right

Kate and I outside the Capitol.....getting ready to eat me some Five Guys :)

We also went and toured Ford's Theater where President Lincoln was shot.  Been there also, but a lot has changed in 13-14 years :)

Here's some more pics of one of my favorite families in the world:

sweet Roxie girl

They both look so cute in this pic :)

Sawyer looks so tired



Russ' Aunt April lives about 30 minutes away from Brandon and Sara, and I had never met her before.  She was nice enough to bring her family to meet us for "brunch".  She and her family were very nice (and funny) and I really enjoyed getting to know her a little better.  She told Brandon and Sara that they were now family, and could come to their house anytime.  I know they will take her up on that offer!  I didn't get any pictures of her dang it!