This is a view from in front of our cottage in Mackinaw City. All the years of looking out at the water has helped to inspire us to
to explore more of our country's waterways.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Washington D.C.


Well it is Wednesday evening May 23 rd. and we have thoroughly enjoyed our time with Christy, Eric, Jack, Kate and Will. We met all at the Reagan Airport on Saturday morning and we were thrilled to see the three of them greet us with big hugs and kisses, we did get a warm greeting from Christy and Eric as well.  We then  enjoyed the company of Jessica,( Rob- was out of town for the week) Grace and Charlie whom the Schwalb’s stayed with while visiting.  We  had a nice  evening and dinner  with a co worker of Eric’s who happened to live just down the street from Jessica and Rob.  On Sunday the kids and parents came to the boat in the morning and explored all of their familiar boat places, we then explored Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, and had seafood dinner on board Passport.  Monday we toured the Space and Air Museum and had a great barbecue with Jessica and family. Thank you soo much.    Tuesday we went with Christy and the kids to the History Museum and had a  picnic on the Mall, then a quick tour of the Sculpture Museum.  We  had a great time with the grandkids this night for a Passport sleep over.  Wednesday we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on the boat.  Lunch was at Ed’s Bulletin, a neat place.   We all enjoyed  a nice ride on Passport to Georgetown this afternoon before it rained.  It was difficult to say good bye but we  are looking forward to seeing them all again at the completion of our loop in August if all works out.

We will leave you with one picture that I think pretty much says it all about our week.



Love to all,

Mary and John

2 comments:

Kelly Crandall said...

Oh, wow, they look so happy to be on Grandma and Grandpa's boat! I'm glad that you guys have had such a great visit, I look forward to hearing more and seeing more pictures of the kids!

Christy said...

Meant to tell you Jack does not have anything in August for school anymore (until he starts the 22nd.) Still waiting to hear about Kate and Will's first day date and supply drop off date- but if they have to skip the see the classroom day it would be okay as they are in the building often this year!