Last Minute Hockey Game

So, my husband is very spontaneous.  He had been talking about going to a Washington Capitals game but the tickets have been very expensive.  But, at the last minute on Thursday April 11th. he found some really cheap tickets--basically a half hour before the game.  I was driving home from work and he called and told me about the tickets. I said yes and rushed home.  We printed our tickets and drove to the metro.  There of course was rush hour traffic so we caught the metro.  On our way to the game, the metro got full. Some girl was all dressed up and was holding on to the pole in the metro. Well the metro is a little jerky and she fell over this older black women. It was funny because as she started to fall she said, "Oh my goodness, help."  It was very polite and kind. She felt so bad about sitting on the lady and embarrassed. The older black women said she was having a bad day at work and that just helped her get her mind off of it. She was so sweet. It was funny to watch. 

We ended up missing the first period but nothing exciting had happened yet. In the metro there was a couple that I guess never goes to the games. They asked us if they could follow us to figure to how to ride the metro to the Verizon Center Arena. Well, the game ended up being a great game. Last time we went to the game and played this team we lost 4-0.  But this time we were good luck, we won 3-1.  It was a great game and we had a lot of fun. 

The final score 3-1

Players celebrating

Face off

The players signaling to fans thank you

Our trip to Philly

City Hall in Philly, where they used to meet

We went to  Philadelphia for my brother in law Chad's Spring break. Ann, Jason's mom and brother meet us there. We had never driven to Philly so Thursday night we made the drive.  We had to go through toll roads which was interesting.   Jason and I have never been and we wanted to see the sights. We signed up for a scavenger hunt via text that took us around Philly. It was pretty neat.

 We also took a tour of Independence Hall which was pretty neat.  It was cool to think I was standing in the same room as where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The next day Jason, me and his mom went to see the Franklin Institute.  It was a cool museum.  We went to eat at a few great restaurants.  We explored the Reading Market in downtown Philly. It was a really cool market place with a little bit of everything.

It was a quick weekend trip but it was fun.  On our way home we stopped by in D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms.  They were supposed to be at peak bloom a week ago but they were late because of our crazy weather here.  So, there were a few in bloom but not really.  It was a very tourist attraction full of lots of people. It was a fun trip. Glad we went.

Independence Hall

One of the court rooms in Independence Hall

Where the Declaration of Independence was signed

Benjamin Franklin statue in the Franklin Institute Museum

Jason and I at the Cherry Blossom Tress in D.C.

        Cherry Blossom Trees in D.C.   

                     

Madame Tussauds in D.C.

On March 16th we went to use our living social coupon for Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum here in D.C.  It was so fun.  I freaked out a little bit because some of the wax figurines looked so real.  We went on a self tour of the U.S. President's from the past to now and then celebrities.  It was a good time.

Shaking his hand

I was the same size as James Madison, I think he is slightly taller

Jason and Abraham Lincoln @Ford theater

Me and Abraham Lincoln

President Seal

Jason staring down the F.B.I

The Kennedys

Ronald Reagan

Whitney Houston and I

Jason and Tiger Woods

Jason and Alex Ovechkin

Me and Al Roker

Tyra banks and I

Washington Capitals Hockey Game

Banners from the rafters

View from our seats

The ice

Slap Shot the mascot

Rock the Red, their chant

Before the team came out

Caps in action

Our view

Since we moved to Virginia we live relatively close to Washington D.C.  We can take the metro into D.C. for pretty cheap and so we have had fun exploring the town.  Since we do not have the Nashville Predators Hockey team as close anymore we decided to go watch the Washington Capitals.  We found some good tickets for a cheap price and we went after I got off work.  It was a fun game.  Sadly we lost but it was nice to be back at a hockey game again.  GO CAPS GO, is the cheer they cheer.  It's not quite as crazy and loud as the Preds games but that is okay.  We now have two teams to cheer for.  Here are some pictures from the game.

Stake Women's Basketball Game

 So, today I conquered on of my fears and went back to playing basketball.  If any of you know me you all know that I am a huge sports fan.  I love basketball and always have.  I used to play when I was in Young Women's and always tried to play it while on my P-days on my mission.  I quit playing once I hurt my knee in high school and was always careful.

Well, after I hurt my back I was very cautious of doing anything but my new ward has a basketball team.  Well, kinda.  We had three sisters show up today to the game. We borrowed some other girls and had a blast.  It meant we had to play all game which was a challenge.  It was so fun to be back playing basketball.  I scored a total of 8 points and even made the first basket.  I was so scared to play again but it was so fun.  I have been sick with not sure what but it has made breathing normal kinda hard.  So, after half time I was ready to die but I went back in and tried my best.  Unfortunately we lost today 31-29 but that is alright. We had fun and I made some new friends in our ward. It felt good to get some good exercise in again.  

Presiden'ts Day Weekend

We left for Chester to visit Jason's side of the family for the weekend.  Chad, Jason's younger brother was getting his Eagle Scout award Saturday night.  We went to help cut up fruit, make chocolate, frost brownies and cupcakes and help set up.  It was a good ceremony.  I have never been to an Eagle Scout of Honor award ceremony.  There was a slide show presentation that told us how he got to be an Eagle Scout.  Jason had gotten some letters from the mayor and some certificates to give Chad at the ceremony. There was this neat candle lighting ceremony that explained what an Eagle Scout was.  It was sweet. 

After we had a small reception where people could talk and mingle and eat. We had a chocolate fountain and very awesome desserts to eat.  Of course it began to snow as we were waiting for the ceremony to start so it was very pretty.  People were worried about the roads so we went to church late and only had Sacrament meeting and had a linger longer.  It was pretty much the best Sunday of church ever--all joking aside. After church we went to spend some time with Jason's dad and his wife Laura. It was her birthday and we had cake and ice cream with them before we drove home.

 Unfortunatley, I had to be at a mandatory meeting on President's Day.  It was from 8-5pm.  It was pretty boring, but at least I got paid for it. We spent a whole hour cleaning our classroom. Our room is very small a and I had cleaned it the Friday before.  It was an interesting work training.  We had a group called power brain that tried to get us moving and tried to get us to think like our kids. It was pretty fun and helped us all destress by doing these silly activities and movements.  It was a good weekend. 

We are both very proud of Chad for getting his Eagle Scout award and for his decisions to choose the right.

Valentines Day 2013

flowers close up

flower, card, and chocolates from Jason and my mom

This year for Valentine's Day I wanted to be different in my gift to Jason. I was searching on pinterest and I found a 14 day Valentine Day gift idea.  It had these cute sayings that went along with a candy bar like: A snickers bar that says I am nuts for you.  It was fun to do it and he enjoyed it.  A sweet family from my work gave us a gift card for Christmas to go to a nice restaurant so for Valentine's Day we went to the restaurant called Sweet Water Tavern.  It was Texas style decorations and had great food.  Luckily since I called ahead we had reservations and were able to walk right in.

We ate really good steak and mashed potatoes that night.  It was very delicious.  We had a good time talking and enjoying each others company.  Jason surprised me with roses and a box of chocolates and a sweet card.  My sweet toddlers had a card exchange and some of them remembered their teachers.  It was so cute.  It was a good day and a good reminder of why I love my awesome husband Jason.

Places where we went to eat, so delicious

Flowers and a heart