Spring-a-thon...

I've decided to officially rename spring break in my vocabulary, as it really isn't as relaxing as the word break suggests. In many ways, my "vacations" are more like marathons. Thus I have coined a new and more appropriate term, spring-a-thon.

For our most recent spring-a-thon, Kyle and I ventured to D.C. While there, we spent quality time with a few treasured family members, toured various historical sites, and visited numerous museums and monuments. In addition, we were fortunate enough to see the infamous cherry blossoms in bloom around the Tidal Basin. Of course, it was raining quite heavily that day. Oh well, even the best laid plans are subject to unexpected weather conditions. Despite the rain, seeing the cherry blossoms was one of my highlights. I also got a kick out of going to Harper's Ferry, traveling through three different states in a matter of minutes, and touring the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Kyle enjoyed seeing the House and Senate in session at the Capitol, touring the WO (Washington Office of the Forest Service), and playing a few rounds of Mario Kart.
To list all of our highlights would take way too much time, though I can assure you that we maximized our moments and shared a lot of new experiences. Three Cheers for our hosts K and M! Hip Hip Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray!