You are having a good time.
Since returning from New England we have seen the arrival of Janet's parents and her sister and husband and two children. Tuesday afternoon was Sarah's graduation, and last Saturday was the graduation party. Oh yes, and Keith's birthday was on Friday.
Sarah's graduation was held in an outside venue that is used for functions such as concerts. Fortunately, the weather was most pleasant, but unfortuantely, we were sitting on the wrong side to see Sarah process in and out. Fortunately, friends were able to take a photograph of her. There were two large-screen monitors so we were able to see her as she received her diploma. Afterwards we were treated to dinner at a Japanese restaurant which is Sarah's favorite, and then came home for a toast and gift opening. A very nice day all in all. I hope to have a picture or two one of these days.
Keith's birthday was rather quiet this year in light of all the graduation activities, but we did go out for happy hour and then came home for apple crisp which was his request. We are still awaiting word on his request for exemption from active duty which would be the best birthday gift of all.
Saturday's party was a great success with about 40 people in attendance. There was food aplenty and the deck looked very festive with white lights and copper torches. Sheila and the boys and her mother, Betty, came up from Virginia for the day so it was grand to have all four of grandchildren together. I don't know if the kids were impressed, but we were.
On Monday, Ken and I took MARC in to DC to meet up with the Virginians again to tour some of the monuments and ride the tram around the DC area. I am always moved by the Lincoln memorial, and this time was no exception. It has been about ten years since we have been in Washington so there are several new memorials. We saw the WWII memorial from the tram, but we walked from the Jefferson to the Lincoln to the FDR memorials. The Roosevelt memorial is very well done with several sheer rock walls, waterfalls, and pools, and it covers quite a large area. We will soon run out of space if other memorials occupy the same amount of space.
Ken and I arrived early on Monday so we spent about one hour inside the National Gallery of Art. I am always drawn to Cezanne and Cassatt, and there is a lovely painting of a lady, whose name escapes me, by John Sargent Singer that always intrigues me. I learned that the single Leonardo de Vinci at the National Gallery is his only work to be found in North America.
There is a C-17 schedued from Andrews to McChord tomorrow morning, so we will be there in the hopes that seats are available. We have had a wonderful time with Keith and Janet and the girls, but there comes a time when one is ready to be home. My next blog should be from Steilacoom. Ciao
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