Grandma Rose and Papaw Mike Visit!

Grandma and Papaw visited us in D.C. for graduation and we went into D.C. for one afternoon and went to the Smithsonian Nature and Science Museum . . .lots of fun!

Two Cute Boys Turn Superheros

We had another fun, traditional Halloween with the boys going door to door for about a half hour or so and filling their pumpkin buckets almost to the top! It was a fun night for all!

Happy Graduation DLI 2013!

It’ s been a while since I posted, but life has surely changed since I began working again and commuting almost an hour in each direction (surprise I know), but I wanted to be sure to share with everyone the DLI graduation that happened on Friday, October 24th . . . the event kicked off with the Agency Administrator welcoming the new class of DLI graduates to the agency and sharing a video about the mission of USAID and its celebration as an agency for 50 years. The video is such a great reminder of why I want to be a part of USAID and I’m so proud to be joining in helping with the mission of this agency. The video can be viewed here . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRgzpnFE_R4



After the video, my colleagues and I each received our diploma, a hand shake and a picture with the administrator and the ceremony concluded. I was very gracious that my Mom and Step-Father attended, as well as Rob and our two boys. The boys were so excited to be going to D.C. and hanging in one of the “big” buildings where mom works and to see her graduate! And their behavior could not have been any better. Several of my colleagues commented as such, which was so great to hear and made us very proud parents! We’re all in this together, so it felt like we were off to a great start, together as a family! So, here we go . . . into the world of the unknown. .. ok well for now, that’s just the world of learning financial management for the agency until posted abroad (earliest possible date to know where is expected to be March, but I’ve also been told we could be in D.C. for up to 2 years, so we’ll be getting somewhat comfortable), but it’s still a world of unknown and continual learning . . . exactly where I like to be! Congratulations to all the graduates of DLI 2013!