Tuesday, July 7, 2009

July look and Independence Day

New blog look up! Even though the 4th has already passed, I'm still feeling mighty patriotic, especially living near DC and all.

Like it?

You guys have been visiting me while I've been gone! We're already past 12,000 hits! In sad news, I know a lot of those visitors have been mommies who have lost their babies recently and have needed to take cytotec for a medically-induced miscarriage. I have been reading all of your comments and praying for you girls. I feel your pain (physically and emotionally) and I wish that you did not have to go through this. But better to go through it together, right?

Our Independence Day was well spent, our first time in Washington, D.C. We went in to the city to visit a friend who was in Northern Virginia for a few days, and I'm so glad we did! When we got there, there was a huge parade on the mall. The first part had tons of military walking by us, and it felt like a victory parade. Everyone in the crowd cheered for these brave men and women.



We have more pictures of the parade, but I won't bore you with them. This is my favorite group from the parade, the Chinese Americans. The fans are just priceless. :)



Waiting for Sarah and her entourage near the National Art Gallery. What amazes me about this picture is that I am actually walking toward the camera here, although I look like I am posing.



This is Thor, the god of thunder, posing with the Washington monument. Actually, he's a toy from a McDonald's happy meal from 2003 (don't tell him I told you that; he gets a little touchy about the subject). Does anyone know what movie/tv show he is actually from? We have no clue and would love to find out! There's a prize in it for anyone who delivers the right answer with picture proof. :)



Me and my friend Sarah! All of the randomness in the background of this picture upsets my artistic sensibilities, but oh well.



And finally, I am so jealous of this picture, but I must admit that my husband took it, especially since the fact that I am in it gives that away. :) Fireworks on the Ellipse.

3 comments:

Shaina N said...

He's from "He-Man: Master of the Universe" and his name isn't Thor, but is RamMan, though, personally, I like Thor better.

http://www.he-man.org/primary_sects/merchandise/html/specialty_toys/mcd_toys/index.shtml

By the way, he's #8!

I was bored. That's my only excuse for spending the last 20 minutes googling this. LOL

Amanda said...

Glad you had a wonderful day Abbie...lots of love to you.

Blessings-
Amanda

Perfectly Imperfect said...

That last picture is awesome!! Glad you're settling into DC. My parents live up there by the way!