What a Wonderful City...

~ Tomb of the Unknown~

...what a wonderful trip. This was my 15th visit to the DC area and yet there are always new and oh so wonderful things to see and do. This was Grace's first visit and she loved it all...okay. Maybe NOT all. The heat and humidity was just awful but, since there was nothing we could do about it, we just kept going. I could not help but think I was beginning to resemble the Wicked Witch of the West as I began to *melt*. Hmm...but I am decidedly NOT green skinned. Mine is more red and blotchy.

And I have yet to find the broom that would hold my ample tushie as I fly from here to there and back again. Still, I do think Brian Dennehy would have made a lovely Winkie Guard. But we are surely digressing here...

We spent a great deal of time in the charming old town of Alexandria, VA where our hotel was located. Beautiful old homes, historical buildings, delightful shops and fantastic restaurants. You can not beat such a delicious combination!

3 days were devoted to Washington itself and it is always a treat. What an honor it was to finally see the newest memorial: a beautiful and very moving tribute to those who fought in, and supported the home front during, World War II.

The highlight of Grace's trip was our tour of The White House. Of course, no cameras can be taken inside.

The list of other items not allowed included: diaper bags, purses, backpacks, pens, make up, water, fanny packs, food, lotions, if you have it, it ain't welcome, well, except for cell phones. You can not believe the folks with passes who were turned away because they thought they could break the rules! Those Secret Service men have little patience with such antics!

I was able to take a photo of Grace near the front portico with my phone and will try to get that posted soon.

I will be posting pictures in the next day or so AND announce my giveaway winner!

I thank you all for leaving comments on my last post! It was such fun to read them all upon our return late last night!

Today we celebrated not only Father's Day but also my Mother's 81st birthday and my brother's birthday. It was such a nice day with family...but now I have a mountain of clothes to wash and suitcases to unpack and groceries to buy and, well, let's just say I need to

get to work!

I hope you all had a sweet weekend...I have missed you all!

Love and Hugs,

Susie Q

Menopausal Farm Doin's

So, what would you do while waiting on your child to finish up sewing class? That's right, all good bloggers drive around and take photos! Grace's sewing teacher lives on a small farm 7 miles from our home. Unfortunately no animals were out and about due to the weather. Gee whiz, get a little 100 degree weather and those spoiled sheep and cows and goats get really cranky. Really! I actually had a ram say some very rude things to me. The ewe was ever so embarrassed and did apologize for his behavior. I told her I fully understand how surly men can get in the Summer...of course my ram...er...I mean husband did earn some major Brownie points yesterday with his post. He is kinda cute for an old retired sailor. Of course he is no Brian Dennehy but then, that is probably a WONDERFUL thing right? Okay, okay, I love the guy you know. Bill, not Brian. Of course I do love Brian but in a different way...not like I love Bill. Nope. Bill is a pretty nifty guy even if he does get cranky in the Summer. Lots of rams do I hear. Huh? Get on with my point? What was my point? Oh, it was H.O.T. today. AND humid. AND no breeze at all. Yippee! The late Summer trifecta! Still, the country side was pretty even if it was viewed from inside a van whose A/C was on so low that ice crystals formed on the windshield. Hey! Let's all sing...I am menopausal woman hear me roar...in heat indexes too high to ignore...and I need some ice cold water right away. 'Cause I'm a sweaty pool of goo and and I feel like veggie stew and I never want to feel this way again. Oooh, yes, I am mad but there's nothing I can do. Yes, I am a crank, I'm one hot, steamed up Sue. I need a shower. I need a huge iced tea. I am menopausal woman. I hope you are staying cool where you are! I missed you all...I will be catching up on my visits tomorrow! Thinking about you all...

Hugs, Susie Q