Merry Christmas Eve Eve to you and yours! This month really has flown by, and we've been traveling almost every weekend. I'm sad to say that we probably won't get to go see any ice sculptures or anything festive at the Gaylord this year, but we've decorated, and hung up lights and dollar tree stockings! Alas, still haven't had any one over yet, but it's been a busy Holiday Season and there is always next year ;)
Two weekends ago we were in Baltimore to see the annual Army/Navy game, and since it's was Mallory's last year at the Academy, I was glad that Robert was able to see the tradition and the uniformity of each group. Alas, Navy still squeaked by for the win, but it was pretty cool just being there and seeing the rivalry play out (even though those pesky Midshipmen were rude during Army's march in at the beginning). We also got to spend a little bit walking around Washington DC and doing some sight seeing around there despite frigid temps (mainly wind chill) and having a super early morning to fly up. It took us forever to find an access road to the White House since the police kept blocking off the roads to get there. Apparently someone worth using a police escort was getting ready to leave, and needed like an hour's worth of traffic blockage before finally making a departure (which we didn't even see because we were hungry and impatient). They also have black squirrels! Which were so cute, and you knew they were used to seeing people because they all came up to you expecting food. The Lincoln Memorial was really quite a scene also. I'm glad we made it there in the time we had, and the view looking out across the Reflecting Pool to see the Washington Monument across the way. Had a flash back of Forrest Gump running out in the water to see his Jennay also :) You'd definitely need a full day to get around to see everything, since it's so spread out. We saw the Jefferson Memorial from a distance, and squinted to see the Vietnam Memorial Wall also as we were high tailing it back to the train station on the other side of the Monument to meet back up with my parents, who spent their time at the Arlington Cemetery across the river in Virginia.
Navy on the left in black, Army on the right in blue
I always love seeing the Apaches fly over the stadium, and since our seats were high this year, they were RIGHT there! Also neat to know that one of Mallory's teammates is in the front seat of the last helicopter on the right.
This past weekend we spent at the deer lease, but alas did not see any deer of any sorts. I think they hibernate during the winter-that's what I would do! We were still festive though and permanently smell like camp fire :)
In conclusion, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and get to spend it with those you love most! I'll be at my parent's for our traditional Christmas Eve taco dinner and opening of presents, and then will head out to Robert's Grandma's house to spend the Eve with his family. Christmas Day means 8 hours of driving to Mississippi to see my part of the fam for a few days-fun! I'll leave you with some little gems I found to be festive! (no judging allowed-k?)
I mean check out my gremlin face. I sure get at it!
Remember when turtle necks were cool? Yea me neither :)
I mean it doesn't get much better than that!
Merry Christmas to all!
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