Christmas in DC

You know it's Christmas time in DC when the National Christmas tree is lit and the White House is decorated to the hilt. The other day was our time for the annual walk through of the WH to see the decorations.

Here is a link to the pictures we took.

Hope you enjoy them. Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas.

Click here for more pictures of White House Christmas Tour - Dec 2007

Thanksgiving in DC - 2007

We ended up staying in town this Thanksgiving but our family but abandoned us (thanks, Amanda, for having a baby so close to Turkey day - we love you baby Hendrick) so we got together with some friends of ours who also found themselves alone.

The boys played some solid flag football in the morning (and were sore all weekend) while the ladies prepared an amazing feast. It was almost like being home with mom. We even squeezed in an after dinner nap, which i think is almost mandatory.

We ended the night watching some football, then a movie, and finally some more football. It was a great time.

Thanksgiving - Nov 2007

Am I Hot or Not!

It's our own version of who looks best with Dad.

Vote early and often.

My, how our garden grows

This spring and summer has been great for our flowers. The rose bush had more buds than I can remember and the soil was ready for a new batch of flowers.

Allison and her mom picked out the flowers and planted them all in a row. I had the privilege of weeding out all the old stuff. If I didn't know what it was I pull it out. That didn't leave much.

Here is the progression of the flower bed through May and June.
May 22
May 22
June 16

LHS Class of 2007!!

Someone's heading off to college!

We're very proud of Kevin for making through his teenage years and graduating High School.

Not only does he look more smarter, but he looks good doing so.

Maybe it has something to do with the role models the surrounds himself with.
It was a fun day with the family as we celebrated with lunch at PS7s.

Good luck at ASU!

Flyin' High in Jersey

Memorial Day brought beautiful sunny skies this year so we headed to the Jersey Shore to spend time at the beach.

It was the first day of the season so we did a lot of cleaning and organizing, but we also managed some time to spend on the beach and in the air.

Al's cousin, CJ, who works for a parasailing company
asked if we would like to be on their first run of the year.


It was a great time and we loved the amazing view of Point Pleasant and the surronding area.

From G'town to the Big Apple

Our cousin Alex graduated from Georgetown University

and so we had the opportunity to watch her pick up her diploma.



It also called for a big party to celebrate the occasion before she headed up to the big city to start her job.


Congrats Alex. We'll miss you.

Long Live the Queen!

I had the opportunity to attend the state arrival ceremony at the White House for the Queen of England. Who knew she was so popular here in the states.

Livin' the Life in Miami

After a stressful semester Allison needed a break from school, and really so did I (but honestly, it was a great excuse to get out of the office), so we headed south to the secluded beaches of Miami.

Allison had never been to South Beach, so I thought that she had to be exposed to the many famous and infamous sites. However, Al thinks she is a conosuer of Art Deco due to her classes from school. She thought that she was teaching me something, but I guess she had forgotten that I already knew the same things from being her "study budy" (didn't we get an A on that test?). Needless to say I had a great time working on my base tan while Allison caught up on celebrity news,
we enjoyed the unique food and shopping the Art Deco distric has to offer. Although, next time I think Allison would prefer to go to a resort where tops are required.

We're now showing videos!

I found a place we can upload videos and organize them in a very easy way. I'll put the link here and in the link to section on the right. Hopefully it will be a good addition.

http://www.veoh.com/series/TylerAndAllison

Spring is Final Here!

I know spring is finally here once the dogwood, azalea, and peony have all bloomed.

BYU Managment Society Gala

Once a year the BYU Management Society has it's big dinner and this year we were able to hear from Elder Thomas Monson of the First Presidency. Allison's family, including our cousin Alex, and friends were able to join us and we had a really nice night.

Easter 2007

Happy Easter!

The Wizards vs the King

So we went to see our local basketball team, the Wizards, take on Cleveland and the "King" LeBron James.

It was fun for a while and then LeBron took over and that was that. We made the playoffs but I'm not sure we'll go very far. Good times nonetheless.

I think we had more fun after the game with the free pom-poms we got at the game.

Opening Day - Play Ball!

What else would I do on a Monday when it is 80 degress outside, sunny and it's opening day for the Washington Nationals? If you thought go to work then you might not know me well enough. I took the day off, Allison played hookie and we met up with Allison's brother Matt and his wife to watch the Nats play ball!

We had new seats for the season this year and were excited to check them out. I was not disappointed, this season we'll be in the shade and be able to see the players without the binoculars!

With great seats and the great weather, the only thing that disappointed was the home team as they lost 9-2. Thank goodness it's a long season, well maybe not, if they keep this up our 3 games a week for the rest of the season will be insufferable (well maybe not that bad).

Alexandria Ward Easter Party

Since we are teachers in the Primary at church we got to help out with the annual Easter Party. There were games for the kids, some treats, and then the hunt for the 400 eggs that were hidden around the church grounds.

I got to help EMCEE the event (who knew I looked so good in pink?!)
and Al helped sort through the generous bounty that our class kids found.

Florida Gators at the WH

Rarely do we get to see some winning teams in DC, but luckily for me 1) we had some visitors in from out of town, the 2006 NCAA Football champs, the Florida Gators and...
2) I got to leave work in the middle of the day to see them! Now as for UF's other newly crowned champs I'll be more than willing to work a full day when they come...GO HOYAS!