Here's my friend, Emily, who lives in McLean, and met us for lunch on Thursday. She is a doll, and I'm so glad we were able to get together! It's time for her to move back to Nashville! Wouldn't it seem quiet after D.C.!!!

We loaded up and checked out on Sunday morning, then drove into town for one more quick jaunt. This is George Mason. Doesn't he look natural?

And Thomas Jefferson.

Together at last...

These guys were there...

Only family picture from the trip.

Then we headed home. It was long, and John drove all the way. It's actually more fun than sitting by this guy. Here he is listening to Number the Stars with Laura.

If you point that camera at me one...more...time...

...to the moon!