Snow Day!

We had our first real snow of the season today! In fact, it's starting to come down again in big, fat flakes, but we did get a chance to go outside earlier and play in the yard. We attempted to make a snowman, but it quickly degenerated into a snowball fight (there was no clear winner, though there were a lot of wet gloves, hats and pants). We had lots of fun playing in the snow!

GWU Inaugural Ball

Drew and I had the opportunity to attend the George Washington University Inaugural Ball on 20 January 2009. One of my friends from Tucson, William, brought his adorable honey, Thomas, with him out to attend the ball with us (and attend a small gathering on the National Mall earlier that morning). We had a wonderful time, though to be perfectly honest, I had more fun having dinner with the boys than I did being packed sardine-like into one of three ballrooms reserved for the evening. Still, it was fun to get dressed up - and didn't the boys look so incredibly handsome?

First snow in Chantilly

We had our first snowfall of the year today! It began just as Drew brought the Christmas tree home, so it was a perfect beginning to our holiday preparations. The kids had a great time playing outside as the snow fell. It probably won't stick, but it's still pretty!

Halloween 2008

Please enjoy some pictures from Halloween - the kids were cute and the pumpkins (courtesy of Drew) were fabulous!

Firewood galore!

Daddy and Cameron had fun this afternoon putting some firewood in the new log rack. As you can see, we probably have enough firewood to last us through 2011. Anybody like maple or oak? ;)

Taylor's first violin!

Following our trip to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, Drew and Shauna decided to take advantage of the toddler-free time and purchase Taylor's first violin. She has since started lessons at school and really loves it!!

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Drew, Shauna and Taylor enjoyed a (very hot!!) day out at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in September. It just happened to be "Scottish Celebration" weekend - very appropriate!