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Great Falls : In September I was fortunate to visit my sister in Ottawa and since she is still getting on her feet up there she was able to visit Emily and me here in Washington for a long weekend. We spent most of the time enjoying the area around my house, but on her last day here I took her to Great Falls (Thanks Greg for showing me the park). Instead of hiking on the Maryland side, Heather and I headed to Virginia where we could actually view the falls. While we were there for the fall colors and waterfall the most interesting thing was the group of kayakers in the rapids below the falls. They battled the water all evening. Here are some of the images including the blurring tactic Heather taught me (Thanks Heather).

Great Falls

In September I was fortunate to visit my sister in Ottawa and since sh ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2009 3:47am PST

Shenandoah National Park - 2009 : Thanks to Jen and Jon, we had a gift certificate to a bed and breakfast that we needed to use. Because we enjoyed a day trip to the mountains last year we decided to spend a relaxing weekend in Shenandoah when the leaves were changing. On a Friday evening in fall we left the city and arrived at our cozy b&b around nine. On this rainy night we snuggled into the luxurious bed, enjoying the sound of the rain on the roof and hoping for a clear day in the morning. Alas! We woke up to clouds, but the rain had abated. At this point we ate a leisurely breakfast and headed into the Shenandoah mountains. When we arrived to the park entrance, the ranger warned us that it was quite foggy. As we drove higher, the leaves grew more vibrant. We pulled off several times to hike around and explore the beautiful landscape as it drifted in and out of focus in the misty fog. At one point we ventured into a land straight out of a fantasyland. After meandering up a path draped in a shroud of fog the path revealed a carpet of white flakes of ice. The leaves on a select few trees brimmed with ice that was now falling with the warmth of the 33 degree day. Emily was convinced that it was winter, and frolicked (she says shivered) through the ethereal woods. After several hours of eerie and uncanny beauty, we headed to Luray to walk around for a bit. Given the dreary and cold weather, the town was quite quiet. In the early evening, we headed back to our b&b to snuggle in front of the fireplace and read for the rest of the evening. On Sunday, we heard that it had snowed in the mountains and tried to return to explore. Unfortunately, the roads were closed because of the snow. We decided to take a leisurely drive on the country roads back to DC stopping at numerous roadside markets. We loved our relaxing weekend and enjoyed spending that time together. Thanks for the gift certificate Jen & Jon!

Shenandoah National Park - 2009

Thanks to Jen and Jon, we had a gift certificate to a bed and breakfas ...

Updated: Oct 26, 2009 3:28am PST

Revolutionary War Reenactment : On February 15, 2009 Emily and I attended the Revolutionary War reenactment at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Virginia.

Revolutionary War Reenactment

On February 15, 2009 Emily and I attended the Revolutionary War reenac ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 7:11pm PST

Revolutionary War Reenactment (Parade) : Watching the combatants file through after battle

Revolutionary War Reenactment (Parade)

Watching the combatants file through after battle

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 7:16pm PST

Revolutionary War Reenactment (American Preparations) : The Americans get ready to conduct battle

Revolutionary War Reenactment (American Preparations)

The Americans get ready to conduct battle

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 7:11pm PST

George Washington Masonic National Memorial : The George Washington Masonic National Memorial. It's the giant spire on top of the hill near King Street Metro Station.

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial. It's the giant spire ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2009 4:21pm PST

Old Town Alexandria : Emily and I enjoyed a warm February afternoon in Alexandria capped by a beautiful moonrise over the Potomac. You can read about the day on our blog.

Old Town Alexandria

Emily and I enjoyed a warm February afternoon in Alexandria capped by ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 4:39pm PST

Shenandoah National Park - 2008 : After Halloween Emily and I escaped to the Virginia countryside and explored the foliage of Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park - 2008

After Halloween Emily and I escaped to the Virginia countryside and ex ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2008 4:46pm PST

The Pumpkin Patch - 2007 : Emily and I enjoyed the afternoon at the pumpkin patch. It's always fun to be a child again

The Pumpkin Patch - 2007

Emily and I enjoyed the afternoon at the pumpkin patch. It's always f ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 5:51pm PST

Strawberry Picking - 2007 : Picking strawberries in Virginia

Strawberry Picking - 2007

Picking strawberries in Virginia

Updated: May 21, 2007 5:32am PST

Shenandoah Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival - 2006 : We were supposed to go up in the hot air ballon, but it was a little too windy. We did have playing at the festival and watching the lawnmower races.

Shenandoah Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival - 2006

We were supposed to go up in the hot air ballon, but it was a little t ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2006 6:46am PST

Cox Farms - 2006 : A Sunday spent out at the Farm. We down slides, on a hay ride, saw farm animals, and of course went pumpkin picking.

Cox Farms - 2006

A Sunday spent out at the Farm. We down slides, on a hay ride, saw fa ...

Updated: Oct 26, 2006 3:05pm PST

Christmas in Richmond - 2005 : Celebrating Christmas with Emily's extended family.

Christmas in Richmond - 2005

Celebrating Christmas with Emily's extended family.

Updated: Jul 08, 2008 4:23pm PST