We needed a Marino visit

This past weekend we were incredibly lucky to have Amanda and Matt Marino come visit. Amanda lived with us for a while in Falls Church and is one of our favorite people on earth. It has been far too long since we had seen her. We were lucky her brother Matt could come too. We felt like we knew each other thanks to FaceTime. We all soaked up their conversation, laughter and love. Complete with a soul searching hike (Matt actually feel asleep on the Summit), delicious dinner, fire, and brunch. We can't wait until they get to visit again.

Waiting forAmanda to come and enjoying a beautiful afternoon at Government Island and then the High school football game where Boyd just played football with his friends (sadly, no pictures)

View from a lookout point.

I made up a story about this one. I told Boyd a person had to hold the rock up until another person came along  and took the burden. He totally believed me and asked, "Was it heavy? What if you were the last person?"

Boyd sandwich with two Marino's. 

He was stuck to Amanda like glue for all kinds of snuggles.

Chilling by the fire.

Before they left we had to play a few rounds of Pie in the Face.

Sunday afternoon we went to Braehead Farm. The farm shows how much Boyd has grown. Not quite as much fun for an almost 8 verses newly 5 year old, but the pumpkin painting was a hit and he did a great job, He has been loving art this year and said maybe he'll be an artist.

At the Summit. We made it! Post lunch at the top, even though it was 10 in the morning.

Overlook.

Halloween costume preview.