Travel

Toll Roads Make Me Nuts

June 2, 2011
There are lots of things that I find irksome about toll roads.  I was reminded of one particular thorn in my side when I found myself heading to Ashburn with my hubby to try and meet up with some friends.  Am I the only person that thinks that the...

A Weekend of Camping

May 24, 2011
I love where we live.  There are so many wonderful reasons why.  And one of them is the amazing parks system and beautiful places that are outdoors to explore within minutes from our home.  I just returned from a two day camping trip at Burke Lake Park with my...

Get Outdoors and Geocache!

May 12, 2011
My husband happened upon a neat little distraction that we have been enjoying as a family whenever the weather is cooperative.  It’s called geocaching. In super simplified terms, it’s basically an electronic game of hide and seek that can take place anywhere in the world. You use a GPS...

Ode to the Ocean

May 4, 2011
  I love the sand between my toes The smell of ocean through my nose. Perched upon the sand am I Watching as the seagulls fly. Nothing could be finer. The warmth of the sun fills me to the core As I lay there basking, I can not ask...

Things I learned from a day at the Smithsonian…

April 22, 2011
Took advantage of another gorgeous day while Tom was at a meeting downtown to take the kids to DC.  We used to live in Falls Church and go regularly to the city.  After moving to the burbs, we don’t spend nearly as much time there, because sadly, there’s a...