The last weekend of summer vacation...

Another school year is about to begin, but before we ended our summer vacation, we headed up to Washington D.C. to help Safta celebrate her 95th birthday!

Naturally we took a flight that was supposed to leave during the boys bedtime and, of course, the flight was delayed.

Josh prepares for the flight.

Derek is excited to celebrate with friends and family.

Nothing like a nice airport dinner.

Josh makes the most our of the delay.

Nothing like a bite of Papa's muffin.

Mmmmmmm, maybe I'll have more than a bite!

Finally!  On board and ready to fly!

The boys have fun sitting together.

Somebody stole Papa's seat!

Our late night arrival to DC and we're off to spend the night at Aaron and Eric's!

Nothing like an early morning cuddle/bottle.

These Godfathers are just too fun!  They're good sports, too!

Taking the dogs for a walk.

Tickle Time.

Cuddle time.

Can't get enough.

Pequod lovin' on Derek.

Eric preps for a round of hide and seek.

Even Peq gets in on the game!

Josh knows how to get down with the dogs.

Since we were only in DC for a quick trip, we headed off to the Marshall home:

Josh and Eric have fun.

Mommy and Leah, fun with cousins.

We even got to meet our newest cousin, Allison!

Josh is ready to take us to our next stop.

Thanks for an awesome lunch.  We'll be back!

The best part of family time -- wearing out the boys!

Derek may be sleeping, but Spidey has arrived!

Or is that batman?

Cuties on the steps.

The Birthday Girl!

Judy and Josh help Safta open her gifts.

Judy receives important ice cream topping instructions.

Derek, Grandma, Judy, and Jeff are ready for dessert!

Yum yum yum!

More please.

How did Aaron fit at that little table?

Enjoying a nice dessert together.

Derek and Papa are having a blast!

Josh convinces Grandma he wants more!

The cousins teach Derek how to play Wii.

It was a quick trip with great times, but we had to head back to start the school year.

Who's that sleeping under there?

Worn out for the flight home.

Well, one of them was, at least!

Home sweet home!

Ready to start another day!!!