Puerto Rico Trip - March 2009

During spring break, to celebrate Judd's 40th birthday and Linda's 60th, the family went to Puerto Rico. After a quick tour of Old San Juan, we drove the the northwest part of the island, to stay at a beach resort near Isabela. Each day was a mix of an excursion and relaxing in the nearly perfect weather.

Posted: March 24, 2009 | Permanent Link

Florida Trip - March 2009

Photos from our traditional spring break visit to Florida to see the Volino grandparents, uncle, aunt and cousins. Highlights included shark tooth hunting, a visit to the newly opened Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, and checking out the dogs at Paw Park.

Posted: March 20, 2009 | Permanent Link

Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration - January 2009

We attended the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. We left before dawn to catch the bus to travel downtown. Using Julia's office (where a party was held) as a base, we visited the Mall to see the crowds (and Judd and Clay stayed through the swearing-in portion of the ceremony) and then watched the parade from windows in the office.

Posted: January 20, 2009 | Permanent Link

Pacific Northwest Trip - August 2008

We traveled to the Pacific Northwest to take in the urban and natural sights. We started in Seattle, Washington, then moved on to camping in Olympic National Park, where Peter joined us for several days of hikes and campfires and visits to the coastline (Cape Flattery and Rialto Beach). We ferried to Canada and drove on to Tofino, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island and then the city of Vancouver. Finally, we drove down to Portland, Oregon to visit with friends Pepper and Selvi. We went with them on a side trip to the Oregon coast, where everyone had a good time at the beach at Cape Kiwanda.

Posted: August 03, 2008 | Permanent Link

Christmastime/Family Visits - December 2007

Mike and Linda drove up to Maryland to spend Christmas with us, and Kris and Hazen joined for part of the time, too. We hit a lot of DC attractions to avoid cabin fever.

Posted: December 15, 2007 | Permanent Link

New York City Trip - November 2007

We, along with Hazen and Kris, took over Emily and Chris' house in NYC for the Thanksgiving holiday while they were down in Virginia. Their address allowed great access to the Macy's parade, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. Some groups ventured to downtown and Brooklyn, too.

Posted: November 21, 2007 | Permanent Link