Cherry Blossoms~

The best moments in life are the ones that fall into place at the last moment~

the unnaturally, sunny, 80 degree days in March when kiddos have the day off school, flights are open, and Daddy doesn't have to work~

yup! You know me... PLANE trip! Road trips are highly overrated in my estimation- I'll take the sky any day!

Cherry Blossoms in full bloom~

Alexandria in its full spring splendor~

Really, I could move here instantly. Wheeeere IS that money tree?

In all seriousness-- Alexandria, VA is a beautiful historical town and fun DC side-trip.

Kiddos hanging in there even tho their crazy Mom gave them a 3am wake-up call.

Life's TOO short to spend it in bed :) Right, kids??

All brick-lined roads lead to ....Starbucks......

I know, I know... we were here for education and culture. Starbucks doesn't count.

Except this Starbucks was housed in a building older then 1775- Works for me :)

Ah, yes... here's our money tree. But they won't even give you a little tiny sliver of their printed paper for a souvenir. Cheapskates. Neat tour, though~

All that in one jam-packed day~