We had been really wanting to experience DC since we had been here several weeks and hadn't even driven into the city. In one week we experienced DC more than we anticipated. During Memorial weekend my parents and Alena came up to visit. We had so much fun. Ian had to work, but the four of us spent our days touring the "mall". I feel like we saw the majority of the sites. It really is a neat place..and a busy place. I think we got honked at nearly 10 times. It was of course because of the crazy DC drivers and not dads driving! Ian got to come with us to the Arlington cemetery. I thought it was a very reverent experience. I think we were all overwhelmed with gratitude and respect. It was a great blessing my parents were here when they were because....
OUR CAR GOT HIT TWICE IN ONE WEEK!! The drivers here really are crazy! First, the Monday before we had visitors a girl plowed into Ian at a stop light! Our car was already totalled at that point, which lead to many of our DC adventures at the insurance adjuster. We were going to say our goodbyes to Gracie (that's what Ian named her) on Tuesday. To our great surprise, Sunday morning we woke up to this! At least no one was in the car, but what are the odds of that! It was a hit and run which was annoying, but it was already totaled so it ended up ok! We saw many tender mercies as all these events occurred. We were truly blessed, and it was comforting having my parents here! We were forced to get a new car. It was a quick, non-stressful experience for the most part. We are enjoying having a new car that Ian so creatively named Henry ( I guess its a tradition to name cars).
