Anniken (right in cap and gown) graduated at the DAR Constitution Hall<\/a> in Washington, DC. It was a tough all-night drive to get there in time, but we made it — even with time to get to PJ’s house and change clothes first.<\/p>\n
Afterward, we rounded up Beta, Gamma, and Delta, along with Anniken, her friend, and her brother (both of whom live in Michigan, not DC) to tour a museum or two.![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.citizennetmom.com\/images\/Gamma-Museum.jpg\" "\\"Gamma")
The Museum of Natural History was a big hit — dinosaur bones for cousin J. and Delta; gems and minerals that fascinated myself and Gamma, space rocks, and so many other things. At right, Gamma poses with the T-Rex.<\/p>\n
This afternoon, we went to the Air & Space Annex out by Dulles Airport, where there are full-scale planes, space capsules, missiles, and a variety of things far too big to display at the Air & Space museum on the Capitol Mall.<\/p>\n
I enjoyed seeing the Enola Gay, and explaining the significance to the kids.<\/p>\n
HWTFM and PJ seemed to be cruising through the smaller prop planes picking one out for me. Yes, I’ve always wanted to get my pilot’s license. I grew up in with a father who forbade it, then shortly thereafter married a man who forbade it until the kids are grown.<\/p>\n
Six more years, and I’m going to do it.<\/p>\n
Tonight, we’re headed homeward… but it was a joy to be here for Anniken. She’s been through a lot, and deserves a great party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Whomever was in charge of praying for good weather Thursday evening for the ORHS graduation deserves a promotion. The event was flawless, the rain held off, and the cold front was like natural air conditioning for our outdoor ceremony. Immediately … Continue reading