Wow.  Where has the month gone?  Jessica went off to visit Switzerland and Spain.  She spent several days in Geneva, Switzerland and 2 weeks in Alicante, Spain.  She had a great time.  She and MaryEllen had a lot of fun and have stories to tell.  She got to see her grandparents and Aunt and Uncle.  It was great for her.

 

Tom and I spent some time at the beach.  We sat on the beach, rode bikes, put together a monster jig saw puzzle and hung out with friends at the Shark.  The whole family was there so it was nice to see everyone.  It was a bit odd without Jessica but she's growing up so we gotta deal!  The weather was "so so" but it was nice to get away.  The winds were so high that the fireworks were postponed for a day. 

 

Now, Jessica is home and getting ready to head off to camp.  She is going to a two week residential musical theatre camp in Baltimore.  She went last year, too, so she is excited to see all of her friends.  This year they are performing the musical "Working".  Auditions are Saturday night.  They arrive at 2 p.m. Sat.  She really looks forward to this camp all year long.

 

Right now, she is trying to cram a week's worth of stuff into two days!  Last night, she wanted "american food" so we hit Glory Days in Lorton for some mozzerella sticks and mac and cheese (that's what SHE had).  Today, she is off seeing the new "Harry Potter" movie with MaryEllen.  Tomorrow, it's off to the orthodontist, see "Hairspray" at the movies, and pick up the new Harry Potter book at midnight.  Normally, we wouldn't do the "midnight" thing but she wants to take the book to camp. 

 

Tom and I are planning another long weekend at the beach.  He'll need it.  He's been busy preparing congresssional testimony and is exhausted.  The hearing is Tuesday so things will get better.  I'll complete the sewing class I've been taking on Tuesday.  We'll learn zippers which is one thing I really wanted to learn (I know, I need a life....).

 

Just wanted to catch everyone up on what's going on!