Hiking out to Big Schloss

We tried to drag Nat out camping, but she claimed she had "too much stuff on her list..."

Not to be deterred, Sam and I drove out to the VA/WVA state line and camped at Trout Pond, just inside the W. Va border. The next morning we hiked the 4 mi. Hill Mountain trail to Big Schloss, a scenic rock outcropping inside the George Washington National Forest.

Great views from all around on this one - take a look.

Exploring the VA/WVA border

Myrtle Beach, Foor style!

Last week Nat and I headed down to Myrtle Beach with her family. Nicholas has taken the training wheels off and is running around like a sprinter now. Great food and lots of beach time made for some really fast days, and on the last one Nat and I parasailed just offshore (a first for both of us.)

In any case, the abundance of sun made for some fantastic photos. Check them out!

Myrtle Beach 2008

Andrea and Brad are officially hitched!

So Andrea, my youngest cousin, tied the knot this weekend. The last of my cousins on my dad's side, she and Brad wed in Lincoln, NE, and Mom and I had great seats for the event. We also visited with family and friends and got to tour around the awesome Memorial Stadium.

On my way back to the Omaha airport, I made a pit stop at the Strategic Air Command Museum. Stood up during the Cold War, the SAC was responsible for much of the nation's nuclear arsenal until just after Desert Storm. They have a sweet SR-71 Blackbird hanging in the lobby, so I just had to get a picture with that!

Anyways, enjoy!

Trip to Lincoln for Andrea and Brad's Wedding

We survived!!... and so did these pictures.

Ten days ago, Sam and I walked into Sky Meadows State Park intent on camping. Despite the prediction for below-freezing lows, we were confident that our equipment would get us through the night (okay, maybe "confident" is too strong.) In any case, it did freeze, but we didn't. Through the freeze-dried eggs and tents slipping down a hill, we made it out alive - with pictures to prove it.

Camping at Sky Meadows

Look at all the flowers!

Sam, Nat and I ventured down to the Tidal Basin yesterday to take in the Cherry Blossom Festival here in DC. Although the sun decided to stay away, we enjoyed some tunes from a Japanese jazz band and Sam took a ton of pictures. I sorted through them all to come up with the these fantastic ones...

Bon Voyage, Joel!

Last Monday, Joel started his journey to becoming a Merchant Mariner. It looks to be a tough road, but at the end he'll be living the life of a sailor - something he's dreamed about for a long time.

But before he abandoned us for a life on the sea, we had one last hurrah in DC. Sam, Nat, and I all showed him what life is like for us land lubbers, and he had some good memories to take with him for the next month when he'll be without the Internet and fashionable clothing.

We all took turns at the helm of the camera... so enjoy!

Joel's Last Stand in DC

Ice Skating - Take 2

Back in January, Nat and I met up with Joanne and Jeff downtown to do the ice skating thing again. Then, by chance, we ran into Greg and Amy while in line down there, so the six of us took to the ice - with varying abilities. :) Anyways, have a look: