tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post8581986597863753246..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: What's Happenin'!!Cindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-15607888751158608322011-03-16T11:46:35.024-06:002011-03-16T11:46:35.024-06:00Looking forward to meeting you in May!Looking forward to meeting you in May!Malahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226198705492411978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-70970505576983361362011-03-15T23:55:47.384-06:002011-03-15T23:55:47.384-06:00Nicholas says, "you have to see the bureau of...Nicholas says, "you have to see the bureau of engraving in D.C."<br />I'd choose Monticello for sure.<br />Dominic loved the Air and Space. Plan for plenty of time there. Also, the Bascilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a great study in art. http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.5947909/k.A2AD/Virtual_Tours.htm<br /><br />Have a great trip! <br />Teresa F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-19385164369156660882011-03-13T18:03:06.501-06:002011-03-13T18:03:06.501-06:00Making plans to see you in Duluth!Making plans to see you in Duluth!Hilary Marquishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074833890977655054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-69458660848462259052011-03-13T16:22:41.850-06:002011-03-13T16:22:41.850-06:00Wow - what a great opportunity for the family! It...Wow - what a great opportunity for the family! It will be very educational (I still get a thrill when I visit DC - and I lived there for a few years!) and every one will have a great time, I'm sure. A former colleague (who was sr mgmt so well off) used to take his kids all over the world. But they would study up on the history of a region first then visit, say, the Loire Valley in France to see the real castles where the kings and queens they had studied actually lived. I hope to do something similar with my kids someday - I just hope the frequent flier miles last that long. Our first real family trip will be to Kazapalooza. Yes, we decided to turn it into an extended family trip rather than just a weekend since we have to now buy 4 adult airplane tickets - ouch! In any case, this will be our first real trip that doesn't involve visiting relatives (or adopting!) so we are really looking forward to it too.Kelly and Snehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694012810022647105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-15192009613327509162011-03-13T15:47:37.738-06:002011-03-13T15:47:37.738-06:00As we did one day in DC this summer on our way to ...As we did one day in DC this summer on our way to NYC and did one day in NYC and one day in Boston..... WE LOVED our trip as a family.... I just know that you guys will LOVE it too! We were able to do a boat ride all the way around Manhatten, and then went to a brownstone house in Brooklyn and then to the top of the Empire State Building at night... but the kids biological family paid for this adventure... A day at the Statue of Liberty would be AMAZING! <br /><br />In DC we had one day and did the American History museum. Kendra cried on the way out, she didn't want to leave.... we stayed until closing. We hope to go back again soon. We packed lunch and dinner and ate on the mall both meals. Other than paying the parking metor, it was free!<br /><br />I hope your trip is approved! It will be great!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142521340107047892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-88633233744730117272011-03-13T14:22:26.369-06:002011-03-13T14:22:26.369-06:00Ah, Duluth, set on a hill that ends at the shore o...Ah, Duluth, set on a hill that ends at the shore of Lake Superior. Have a fun time. Wish you would have time to see the Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls. Someday, perhaps, you'll have a chance to take the kids there.<br /><br />Meantime, do I get a day or two with the kids while you are gone?<br /><br />Waiting for my turn,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-48443045076621237252011-03-13T12:47:01.177-06:002011-03-13T12:47:01.177-06:00OH cindy, Wish we had that type of funding, etc in...OH cindy, Wish we had that type of funding, etc in our state. It's either go to the public schools or nothing! You're on your own! So nice that that is available!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659463113945322643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-4163903364620234932011-03-12T22:51:35.128-07:002011-03-12T22:51:35.128-07:00Just home from a get-together for families from th...Just home from a get-together for families from the same agency with kids from Guatemala. We've been going for years, but the faces have changed. Always very good to chat with other moms of older adopted kids.<br /><br />Hey, "Night at the Museum II" includes the Air and Space Museum, complete with Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis. If you haven't seen it, the kids would have fun seeing some of the same Washington DC sites as in the movie. Lincoln stands up from his chair at his memorial. Can't remember what all, but fun.<br /><br />Duluth has some very fun sites... wish your kids could see those things, too. There's a train depot museum, ships to tour, meritime museum, etc. Another trip. <br /><br />What an amazing oppotunity, with or without funding, but hope you get it!<br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com