Archive for the ‘WISH Team’ Category
Cole “reads” to the preschool class at Mercury Court
Posted by: Joe on: March 16, 2014
Cole has asked us to read this book to him at bedtime so many times that he decided he could “read” it to the preschool class at Mercury Court when Anna took the kids recently. As you can tell, he enjoyed himself.
Christmas 2013
Posted by: Joe on: December 28, 2013
The WISH Team had a wonderful day together on Christmas Day. [nggallery id=3 w=853 h=569]
Christmas Pajamas!
Posted by: Joe on: December 14, 2013
Everybody enjoys fresh new pajamas! The WISH team usually has a pajama night a week or two prior to Christmas Day. It’s no surprise what’s in the package. The surprise is what the print may be or if it’s flannel or knit. Just merely opening a present is the majority of the fun! This year […]
The Clark Flyer
Posted by: Joe on: September 7, 2013
We recently visited the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. While there, we saw the original Wright Flyer. As soon as we returned home, Clark decided to make a model from memory using whatever he could scrape together around the house. I was pretty impressed. Here’s another angle. Here’s the original Wright Flyer.
Symbol of Freedom
Posted by: Joe on: September 7, 2013
There were several highlights from our recent trip but there’s one small moment that was especially meaningful. Standing on the porch at George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, overlooking the beautiful Potomac River we saw a large Bald Eagle soaring along the river. It was a moment that lasted no more than 45 seconds […]
Changing of The Guard
Posted by: Joe on: September 7, 2013
I watched this ceremony as a child, but it was very cool to see it again. I had forgotten the hike from the Visitor’s Center up the hill to the Tomb.
Washington, D.C. Trip – Day 7 (Thursday)
Posted by: Joe on: September 5, 2013
This was our final DC day and it was beautiful. The weather was warm and breezy. We spent most of our time riding on an open-air bus which allowed wonderful views of the city streets above traffic.
Washington, D.C. Trip – Day 6 (Wednesday)
Posted by: Joe on: September 4, 2013
This was a BIG day. Union Station, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, The White House, Arlington and then Ben’s Chili Bowl!
Washington, D.C. Trip – Day 5 (Tuesday)
Posted by: Joe on: September 4, 2013
Washington, D.C. Trip – Day 4 (Monday)
Posted by: Joe on: September 3, 2013
Antietam. . .Harper’s Ferry. . .Gettysburg This was a big day.