Well, we squeezed in one last trip this year. The past two days we spent in Washington D.C. I really wanted to see the White House and the Capitol. They were big and grand and totally worth it. I had to listen to a Disney movie soundtrack the entire drive ( 4 hours ) there and back. I also got to listen to lots of screaming, tattling and name calling. However I got to snack on chips and peanut M&M's which I really only allow myself on car trips. It is a special junk food treat that makes all of the above mentioned a little more bearable. We saw a LOT of interesting people, saw a lot of armed guards and secret service officers and even got to see the Capital at night with a lit Christmas tree in front of it. It was awesome. I still can't believe we live close to these places.
Thanksgiving weekend we took a quick trip to Charleston SC. What a cool city. I loved the architecture and the food. I enjoy visiting states south of us a bit more than the stogy northern states. They are very crowded and old and a lot less friendly. Give me some southern hospitality and fresh baked biscuits any day!
It has been a great year though. We have had a lot of changes, I started working full time, we moved again ( hopefully we will stay put for awhile), Ellie started middle school and Tate got braces. I feel like my kids are growing up so dang fast. I am grateful I still have a little dude I can baby from time to time. He is a mama's boy and still keeps my attention focused where it needs to be. I love him for that. I'm really looking forward to 2014 because I'm hoping it will be a year of settling down and settling in. I want to run more, worry less, be more organized and keep my house a little more tidy. :) It'll be easier if we aren't always packing or unpacking...right?
Happy New Year and thanks for reading. xo-Kari
