Weekend at the Fisher's

Several weekends ago, I went out to Manassas to spend some time with my Sister and her family. We went to football practice, lounged around and had a good time.
This is my nephew Quinn in his football gear. He's such a good sport because he was chipper even after a rough night at practice.

















On our way to my house, we stopped by Cosi for dinner and the infamous S'mores! (My nephews act all silly and tough, but don't be tricked because they're really sweet)

Pentagon Monument Dedication

Here's a picture of the Pentagon on 9/11 and the Pentagon now! They still keep an American flag where the plane hit on 9/11/01.




My old roommate from college, Melanie, is in town with her husband and his family. Last night, we went to dinner at Mai Thai in Old Town Alexandria and then headed over to the brand new Pentagon Monument that was dedicated earlier in the day. There are nearly 200 metal aerodynamically constructed benches for each individual who lost their lives in the plane and building that dreaded day 7 years ago. The benches are organized by the DOB of those who died starting with 1998 with a 3 year old girl and ending with a man that was in his mid 70's. We spoke with a few police men that were walking through the memorial and they told us of their experience from 9/11. Here are some pictures of the benches that I found on the Internet (I still need to add pictures to a computer!)

You are Special Today

Today I was browsing on the internet and I found a website that I want to remember, so I'm putting it on my blog. (sorry to bore anyone that actually reads my blog!) Growing up, whoever had a birthday would eat off of the 'You are special today' plate. It's an endearing tradition at the Perkins residence. Someday, I plan to purchase one.

Top of the Town

I am starting a new job tomorrow (only part time) working as a manager for a beautiful event center in Arlington, Virginia. It is located on the top floor of a complex and the entire floor is encased in glass that gives a panoramic view of Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima, The Air Force Memorial, the D.C. monuments and you can even see the Masonic Temple in the distance.
















This is the view of the monuments from the Top of The Town Event Center. I'm excited to work with events again (even if it's just part time).

Chanthoeun comes for a visit.

My friend Chanthoeun has been living in Pittsburgh with her husband Casey this summer. They are friends of mine from high school and so I was pleased when Chanthoeun called and said she wanted to visit before heading back to Utah for school. Kami's also a high school friend and so she came with me to show Chanthoeun around the monuments the first night of the visit.



















You can't really tell in this picture, but the moon was red and orange that night. creepy..














Chanthoeun and I went to a great Hawaiian performance by Gary Haleamau at the Kennedy Center. His band played the ukulele, slack guitar and his wife did some Hawaiian dancing.













Afterwards, Chanthoeun and I rode the water taxi from Georgetown to Old Town Alexandria. this is another pic of the Kennedy Center from the boat. Isn't Chantheoun beautiful? Can you see her camera? She was snapping photos of everything, I'm excited to see her blog post on D.C.














It was too dark to take great pics, but the monuments really are so beautiful lit up at night.














I've wanted to go on the water taxi for months, thanks for visiting and giving me the motivation Chanthoeun!

Sara Bareilles/Maroon 5/Counting Crows Concert

Carlie, Nicole, Chareese and I at the Sara Bareilles/Maroon 5/ Counting Crows Outdoor Concert.














Pretending like I'm the bomb.com














Nicole and I waiting for the concert to start..














All I needed was some scotch tape and this shot could've been one for the Revenge of the Nerds!














Sara Bareilles was the special guest/opening act














We were all mesmerized by Maroon 5's lead vocalist, Adam Levine



















Adam Duritz from the Counting Crows is in need of a haircut

One Year Anniversary!

This week I am approaching the one year mark of living in Washington D.C. Here are some highlights...

Being a tour guide for visitors.












Fine Dining with the girls.









Taking trips to NYC













Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival and July 4th in D.C.













Living with great girls...(cont.)












(cont.)...in a beautiful row house in Old Town Alexandria.















Going to the Jimmy Eat World Concert at a little venue in Baltimore.

Mosaic Table Promise!

Hey Heather-
I was looking at a picture in my room last night of us in front of that elk horn display in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Do you realize that we lived there 5 years ago?? Time flies, eh?
Well, do you remember how we found those cool mosaic tables and we decided we were going to be ultra crafty someday and make our own? I saw this table the other day and it inspired me again. When we live in the same vicinity again, WE ARE GOING TO MAKE MOSAIC TABLES FOR OUR PATIOS. That's a promise and everyone that reads this blog can hold me to it!

Soccer game/Adam's Morgan Pizza

Saturday I went to a DC United Soccer game with some friends. We beat the Kansas Wizards 2-0 and I even watched most of the game (not a big sports fan). This is Tallon the Eagle and he gave me a great big WET hug, which I later found out was because he got drizzled in beer! The fans at the game were pretty crazy with their dancing and chanting to their bongo drum.















After the game, I went dancing in Adam's Morgan with some other friends and of course we stopped for some Super Slice. This picture of Chareese is an old one, but doesn't this greasy, over sized pizza look amazing? It hits the spot in the late hours of the night!

My USU girls!!

These are some pictures that Heather just sent me from her wedding back in April. These pics are overexposed, but I still like them.