Christmas with Grandma and Papa

The weekend before Christmas my parents always come out to VA to celebrate my birthday and an early Christmas.  They were able to participate in some special activities like Lucas' school holiday tea and our playgroup holiday party.  My parents also graciously (with the help of my Aunt Carol) watched the kiddos overnight so that Steve could take me for a little birthday stay-cation.  We walked around Georgetown and went to Marcel's for dinner.  It was the first time we had been away (even if just for one night) in 4 years!