We've Been Traded

So the Grumpencamper has officially been traded.  We turned him in for a brand new 5th wheel camper.  Miles needed his own room, and I needed a vehicle wherever we are.  So we have gone from an RV to a truck and trailer.  Let me tell you we are all pretty excited for our first outing.

Its been really nice being at home all winter in our "real" house but its that time of year again to hit the road for a bit.  So we loaded up the new 5th wheel the last few days for our first adventure in Melbourne, FL, Runaway Country.

Here are a few shots of our new home away from home...

Kitchen

Bunk room in the back 4 bunks closet in the middle (aka Miles play room)

1/2 Bath in the back

Living room and eating area

Master Bedroom

Main Bathroom

Easter in DC 2012

 The family headed back to DC this ear for the White House Easter Egg Roll.  We had a great time as always.  We are so fortunate to be able to attend since Jamie has to work there every year.  The event is held right on the lawn of the White House outside of the West Wing.  We had 10 days in DC this year.  Jamie's mom came with us this year.  It was so nice to have a museum partner.  Someone who actually enjoys taking their time going through the exhibits.  (No offense Jamie) 

Here are some of my favorite things about DC:

Every year we are there it is Cherry Blossom Season.  These trees are everywhere and are absolutely breathtaking!

  

 

The churches.  Amazing.  This is where we attended Easter service last year St. Matthews Cathedral.  We really enjoyed mass here.  We were fortunate to hear the DC Bishop speak and I was pleasantly surprised.  I have always thought of Catholic mass as being so boring but not the case at all. 

This year we decided to try another church.  We attended a small Episcopal Church right by our hotel.  

 And of course our favorite day (besides Easter) is the actual Roll day.  Its always the day after Easter.  Its so much fun to find out who will be there each year.  Here are a few of the celebrities we saw.  

Bob from the Biggest Loser

Forest Whitaker

Julianne Moore

The First Family

Miles personal favorite...Peter Rabbit.  He wanted to be close following him around until the Bunny would turn his attention on him then he would bolt. 

Here are a few other favorites from the week.

 

 

 

 

 

Miles for President!

 

Fall Creek Falls 2012

Last month we loaded up the camper for our first real camping trip in the camper.  We went along with our good friends who also have a camper and their 2 kids.  We headed to Fall Creek Falls in Pikeville, TN. 

The weather was crisp but nice.  Great camping weather.  We hiked, we ate, we sat by the fire, ate some more and shared a lot of laughs.  There is something truly wonderful about being out amongst nature with NO cell phones and good friends. 

A piece of advice when hiking, most of the trails are not meant for strollers.  The only path we were really able to follow was the bike path.  If you have little ones and want to do some intensive hiking make sure you have the proper carrier.  I've hiked the trails a few times and they are a very good work out. 

Time to go home...