Cousin visit!

The kids got to see a their cousins a bunch this summer.  First in Illinois, and then the Rhomberg clan made a trip to DC!  Emmalee and Andrew got to soak in some of the DC heat and see the sights.  They really loved spending so much time with the expat family. 

 

A visit to Monticello

With all the history in the area, we hit another must see.  A visit to the house and grounds of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, was really amazing.  The weather started a bit dreary, but turned into a beautiful day to see his home, gardens, plantation, and amazing museum.  We really enjoy being so close to George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, and we visit often--but were really surprised by the uniqueness and thought that Jefferson put into his homestead.  

 

 

 

The drive through old Civil War battlefields and horse farms of Virginia made the trip there and back a treat, too.  This includes seeing markers which commemorate General "Stonewall" Jackson's final days and where he lost his arm!