Cross County Trail

You’ve heard of the saying, “Make hay while the sun shines.” Well, I don’t know the first thing about making hay, but I do know that when the sun actually shines after a week-long hiatus due to the heavy rains,…

Pohick Bay Park

I think I outdid myself this week in the “explore my surroundings” category. I mean, three parks in one week! The fact that Virginia has some of the most beautiful, lush, green, open country makes it easy to go to…

Jones Point Park

“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ~Anne Lamott There is just something about a perfect Sunday evening – the weather was beautiful, the light was golden, the grass…

Wegman’s Grocery Store

The day we returned from our trip to India (yes, India!), Aaron happened to check the mail and found a colorful, enticing flyer filled with coupons for Wegman’s Grocery Store. This store, although I had never been in one before,…

Frying Pan Farm Park

Every Monday, we have Family Home Evening. What is it, you ask? It is a night that we set aside for family time – to share a spiritual message, have an activity, eat a treat, and generally spend some quality…

Happy Birthday, Alexandria!

Every year, for the last five years, Aaron and I have attended the birthday celebrations of the city of Alexandria.  It is always a blast, pun intended 🙂  Alexandria knows how to throw a party! Fantastic big band live music,…

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