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A few quotes . . . nothing but the truth

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” - Abraham Lincoln (paraphrase from the Bible, ‘Proverbs’ 17:28)

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” - Brian Gerald O’Driscoll

Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong” - Unknown

“When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.” - Will Rogers

“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.” - Robert Frost

I officially become unemployed today!
so ya know, life is great and I need to find a new job.
but first things first
another sight seeing tour of DC because guess who is in town!?
the in-laws!!

they are the best for driving all the way our here and lugging Eric's stuff with them! Time for graduation!!

Remember when the Hanks came to visit?

These are pictures Naomi took when the Hanks came to visit and I just went back through them and wanted to post some favorites that you haven't seen yet.


Eric with his cousins in front of Lincoln


Everyone excited to see Prince Eric Princess Kayla


Waiting just around the corner for our lovers



the victors! perfect picture!
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  1. Naomi Hanks15 May, 2012

    Fun to see the pictures again! and glad you get to see the in-laws! We sure love Connie and Glen. We were hoping they would stop here on their way out though... maybe on the way back :)

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  2. kristin rené22 May, 2012

    C'mon c'mon c'mon-- MOVE IN already so I can get an update! Sheesh...

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