Library of Congress---stunning!!

White House

When the President and Mrs. Bush saw these cute kids sitting outside their home, they got dolled up, put on a fancy dinner spread, and invited us in!

Saying our last goodbyes. A grand time was had by all!

Lincoln Memorial and looking out to the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool

Jefferson Memorial

Arlington Cemetery, and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

footloose and fancy free

Totally oblivious to the presence and significance of the magnificent Jefferson Memorial behind her, Sophia occupied herself by chasing birds, squirrels, baby ducks, and homeless people (kidding) whenever she could. In spite of walking over 20 miles in downtown Washington DC in 2 days, her legs still found energy to run and play!

smile makeover

--------March 2006 ------------and------------ May 2007--------

Isaac has been dreading this day because he didn't want to feel these rings being pulled off his back molars!

Okay, it's a long way from a million dollar smile, but it's a thousand dollar Phase One smile! When all those molars fall out and come in, he might need Phase Two, but since his jaw was expanded, we're hoping they'll have room to come in straight. We won't know for about 3 years!