Yes we can!

Does this need to be reiterated?....for a blog with DC in the title, yes it does…
Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, the feel of President elect Obama’s victory was …(which word haven’t I heard a thousand times?)…right. The American people got it right this time and we matured as a nation in my opinion.

The optimism in DC was palpable on November 4th and still is. It was a beautiful and emotional thing to watch my kids get excited about the political process and see themselves represented in the highest office. Enough blathering, here are a few photos.
A bunch of blank white boards set up in front of the Lincoln Memorial for people to "write" to Obama.

I signed a supporting 2x4


This was Iris's 1st time seeing Lincoln.

This past weekend we went to PA for grandpa Terrell’s memorial service. We grieve for our loss but there was a true and honest sense of celebration for his life – recounted over and over again by his children, grandchildren, friends, in-laws, and friends of friends.
I will not do any one, or George justice, but words like love, integrity, humility, honesty, diligence, service, and hard work were repeated often, as well as an overall sense that George regarded others as better than himself and put others before him. His faith and sense of identity in Christ were evident from the actions of his life.

We are so grateful that Iris got to meet Granddaddy and be held by him on a couple of occasions.
Here is Grandma and Iris enjoying one another.



The whole family showed up.

Showing off her pipes

Halloween bear

She didn't get much loot this way.

YES!

Iris wouldn't be stopped from checking the scores.