The Ritchey's...

We recently visited Washington D.C. [again] but this time met up with our Lubbock-ites, Eric and MJ. Weather was so much more enjoyable and we loved getting to catch up with our friends. Sophie totally made two new BFF's and knew them by name within a few hours. She loved sniffing flowers with MJ and had a secret crush on Eric sharing her beloved "silly-bands" with him. She liked to walk with them and show them all the big trucks passing by too.

Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and theirs was jacked so I only have my phone pictures...sigh.


[Smelling flowers]


[Playing coaster flip and catch...??? Sure, we'll call it that]

So this trip we visited the NARA to view the original Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. Sat for drinks at the Willard Hotel were the term ‘lobbyist’ originated when Ulysses S. Grant was in office (1869-1877). Apparently President Grant would frequent the Willard Hotel to enjoy brandy and a cigar, and while he was there, he’d be hounded by petitioners asking for legislative favors or jobs. It is said that President Grant coined the term by referring to the petitioners as “those damn lobbyists.” [Were thinking of you Dad while we were here!!] And we took Sophie to the National Aquarium.





Thanks guys for letting us crash your vacation. We had so much fun and miss you already!!

Congrats to the Percival Family on their new addition, Miss Libby!

Hope everyone reading is having a great week!! Love.