three cities one week

vince keeps calling me a "world traveler" because every time he's in the field, i'm off on a new little adventure.  i'm so blessed to be able to do these things!  this time, i headed to santa fe to visit lindsey {my newlywed friend with a wild-fire fighting husband}.  new mexico is so beautiful and different.  the mountains are breathtaking and the landscape is different than anything i've seen before.  we did the most amazing hike in taos and ended up at the top of a mountain with a postcard view.  i wish i could have taken my camera so i could share it with all of you!  i did get to capture some pictures of our hike through the tent rock monuments:

and here are some photos of my walk around the town of santa fe:

thanks to linds and bri for having me!  it was such a good week and you guys made me feel extra-special.  i have missed you so much.

while i was in new mexico, vince completed his final fex: the war.  it rained on them more than they would've liked but he survived and is looking forward to graduation on september 12!  

the day after he got back from the fex, we headed to dc for the redskins game.  we got the royal treatment again in the hagen family suite.  they are so generous to include us!  

friday night, we met the caldwell family at luke's football game.  i'm so glad we were able to cheer him on for at least one big win- congrats, luke!  it's always wonderful to visit with this family.

the night was a long one because after the game, we drove straight to philly to meet up with friends.  traffic got the best of us but we made it in time to get a few hours sleep before we headed out at 7am to catch the navy/notre dame game.  it was a tough one to watch but we were glad to be able to spend time with our friends before the big move to florida- yikes/yay!!  thanks to mrs. battipaglia and jeff for having us at their place for the weekend.

can't wait to see our family for v's graduation!  be home in ten days!!