Hi everyone! We have had a busy week at our house. We picked Allie up from the airport two Sundays ago, and she is leaving tomorrow. But first let me tell you what we have been doing;

We (Mom and I) drove 4 hours to go to the airport, which was at the border of Virginia and Washington D.C. We actuall drove into Washington D.C., and saw the Lincoln and Jefferson memorial. Then we drove back into VA, and got Allie. We drove back home and arrived at about 12:30. Ring a bell? We arived home the week before at 12:30. When we came home, surprisingly, the animals came down to sniff Allie suspiciously. When they didn't smell an intruder, they went back to there naps. The next day (or rather in the morning, since we arrived at 12:30 AM) we just hung around the house. Mom had gotten us some croissonts the day before, so we had a yummy breakfast. Monday we went to the lake, and then again on Wednsday. On Wedsnday, though, we met some really nice girls; Sydney (age 12) and Ceaira. (Age 11)  We saw them again on Thursday, and had a really fun time playing dolphins. On Frieday we cleaned the house, and all of our usual Frieday stuff. On Saterday, Dad, Sarah, Rebekah and I went to Synogoggue while Allie and Mom stayed home. Sunday, Allie, Mom, and Sarah went to Church while Rebekah, Dad, and I did the chores. First, we went outside and tried to wash the porch. When the powerwasher didn't work, we wnt inside to scrub the ENTIRE breakfast nook floor. Plus, we scrubbed the walls. Then everyone else came back and we were allowed to have lunch remembered to have lunch. Monday, Allie & I went to a crafternoon class at the library, and made a sort of necklass string so your sunglasses would never get lost. I gave mine to Mom, Allie gave heres to the teacher, Rhonda. Then on Tuesday we went to the lake for the last time (the last time with Allie with us ofcourse) and we met the sisters again! We played a nice game of dolphins and sharks, and capture the cone, and then they had to leave. They visit every summer, so they will be coming back next year, but we will still miss them. We all wrote down our e-mail addressess, and then they really had to go. They were visiting from Maryland. Today, at about 11:30 we will be going to Michie Tavern for lunch and a tour. Well, thats about it. I will try to write on Frieday. 

                                              RACHEL