Life in the District is wonderful! Lizzy and I keep ourselves overbooked with activities, work, school, and church. Lizzy is well despite a little slip she had yesterday on our back steps. She was carrying in some groceries and hit a patch of ice and down she went. She walked away with a bruiser of a mark on her lower back, and dirt all over her clothes. She is okay, but definitely banged up. I think she was more upset that she got dirt on her jeans that she wanted to wear to her "Shade" clothing party later in the day. Lizzy has transferred her knitting energy into the latest craze for "Shade" clothing. She hosted a ragging party last night with friends on the hill, people from work, and I think she may have invited a few people off the street. I was late coming home from work, walked in the door to a bunch of women running wild and screaming because a man had entered. Lizzy had fun hosting the party, and was grateful so many of her friends came. I got to spend the night eating "5 Guys" burgers, playing guitar and watching the office at Mike Q's, which is always a joy.
Work for me is great! Our Nations health care issues fascinate me, and I am enjoying the front row seat I have as we face them. I am constantly inspired by Secretary Leavitt's leadership. He is a brilliant, compassionate man who is tirelessly working to resolve problems such as: providing access to insurance for the uninsured Americans, making health care more affordable, ensuring the quality of health care, implementing Health IT, preparing the country for a pandemic, combating childhood obesity, and other related health problems. I am learning a lot and having great experiences in the process.
Suffice it to say, we are loving our time in the District! I am posting some pictures of activities we have been involved in to give you a flavor for what we have been up to! We love y'all! Hope you will log on to our blog from time to time to see what we are up to... Love
Mike and Lizzy
Super Bowl Party at the Nelsons....
Here we are obviously engaged in the game...
John, Lizzy (my favorite DC baby), and I watching the game
Scott P, Mike Q and Chris, some random BYU fan that I didn't want to let in, enjoying the game.
Lizzy "the beautiful" takes a minute away from her knitting and the game to pose for the camera.
Our delicious food, or what is left of it...
The following link takes you to a great Birthday Cheer that Lizzy came up with for her friend Lindsay Workman. She put all of her best writing and cheering energies into this.
