Awesome Pictures

Joseph and I have been sick this week so we've had a lot of down time, just hanging out. I was just looking through some pictures on our laptop and decided I had to post these for all to see! The one that made it a sure idea is the picture of Allison with the pretzels in her nose! HA HA! Sorry Laura if that's embarrassing but I think it's adorable.

These are some great pictures that remind me of whats been happening this year.

Merry Christmas!

Meet Quinn. I took this picture after dinner at Pirate Island. Before that we had gone swimming and while the ladies were doing their hair and make up Quinn got a hold of the hair dryer, take a close look.

And this is where he decided to keep his sword.


Of course we miss Grandpa Al.


Justin left on his mission to Mexico.

Best family reunion! Minus 2 siblings.

Oh Sarah!

Apparently she takes the advice on her bib.

Hooray for Dallin!

Best game of softball I ever played! Check out Krista! Running home with Quinn in tow.

Precious.

No place like a furnished apartment!

Well we are getting settled and finding free furniture to fill the space! Its been adventurous and I've learned that they have yard sales here up until it snows! The nasty roaches have been absent for about a week now so that's a good sign. Today was the first time it snowed here this winter.

I had to get rid of this spider by myself because Joseph was at work. It scared me when I saw it!

This is our view from the living room window. Not bad huh?

This is what our place looks like now. Cozy. Just needs curtains.

Joseph says that in this moment I was the perfect woman. Playing the piano in my heels and skirt and wearing an apron because I was also cooking. HA.

Our beautiful piano! I love having one again! The top is open in this picture.

Our New New Place

There was a man who lived in a shoe. Life was good but he wanted an extra foot or two. He packed his boxes and moved. He found an apartment he loved. And since it is bigger than his previous tiny house, he felt as small as a mouse.

Joseph and I feel the same way! The studio was great and all but now we have S P A C E . We are starting our furniture collection and becoming masters at craigslist and yard sales. We are just a mile down the road from our previous place so Joseph still just has a 15 minute bus ride, but it is a different route so he has to walk about a half mile from the Pentagon to work.

We are really lucky because we are in the same ward as before, which is good because we just gave talks so we'll stay in this ward because it won't be our turn for a while :)

This past Thanksgiving week Joseph's brother Adam came to hang out and see the sights. On Saturday Joseph, Adam, Raquel and I went to George Washington's Mansion House at Mount Vernon. Other highlights were the White House, Capitol building and the Supreme Court and various Smithsonians. We didn't take many pictures though. Enjoy!

Behind the Mansion House by the Potomac River

Our living room

The Mansion House

View of the Capitol from the Supreme Court

In front of the Supreme Court