4th Roundup
Well, it’s the end of a long holiday weekend here in DC. Here is how we all spent it: Maddie had her party on Thursday, and it was a big success. She had her DJ debut, everyone had a good…
Updates from N
We got more letters from N over the weekend! Very exciting. Here are the notable points: His quiz bowl certificates came in the mail. M is working hard on planning the 4th of July party she’s having here. We are…
Letter from N, Quiz Bowl Awards
We got a letter from N this week, which I will post here. We also heard from Adam today that N was in the infirmary last night with a slight fever, but that he is feeling better today and is…
Postcard From Nate!
We got a postcard from Nate yesterday. He says a letter is on the way. But it was good to get something!
Report from Camp
Today Dad and I got to talk to N’s counselor Jason. He said that N is settling in well. He has been on a river trip the last two days and is coming home tonight. Apparently N was hesitant to…
Capitol Dome and N Cabin
Today M got a tour of the dome of the Capitol, which is only accessible to people who have been escorted by a member of Congress or who have special privileges. Her friend Leah works for the Minority Whip and…
Juneteenth
N left for camp yesterday. So sad! We took him to the airport early in the AM and Dad took him to the gate. There were a lot of other CN boys on the plane and they arrived on time…
Last Day Before Camp!
Today was N’s last day at home. We are all so sad that he is leaving! But we know that he will have a GREAT time at camp! M took N and me on a tour of the Capitol today,…
Tournament of Champions and Father’s Day
This weekend was the Little League Tournament of Champions. This means that the Reds played the winner of the Upcounty MCLL Championship yesterday, and because they won yesterday, they went on to play another regional winner today. Yesterday’s game was…
Randomness
Catching up on a few days… I was in New Orleans for a few days for work – a children’s book conference – and am back home. Here are some random things- M and N went to the Congressional Baseball…