Moving day, Goodbye Capitol Hill January 2010

In late January, we finally moved from our home on Capitol Hill. It was a treasured and loved home which was witness to our large wedding rehearsal party, where we welcomed many friends and family members from near and far, to celebrate our love and life.

We had our children in the house, and hosted numerous literary and musical events. We gave our dear Uncle Ed's farewell memorial with many family members after his internment at Arlington National Cemetary.

Just as important, we had good neighbors who always made us feel welcome and a part of the Capitol Hill Community. The judge who married us lived next door, the four Reed boys lived on the other side of us and always had time to play with Graham and Julia. I won't even go into how much I'll miss our beloved Eastern Market and the close walk to the Capitol grounds where Julia and Graham and I ventured many evenings. The Folger Shakespeare was a staple for PEN/Faulkner literary readings, the Library of Congress was a true research resource with incredibly knowledgable librarians, and the Supreme Court served as a reminder to us of the nine Justices who really make the decisions in this country (!). All, highlights of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Alas, Terence spent 1.5 years renovating The Linthicum House in Georgetown, built in 1926, paying attention to each historic detail. It is a lovely Federal Home and a Historic Landmark in Georgetown.

It was time to move into our gorgeous home.

Our first week here was the Blizzard of 2010, and Terence and the babies and I headed out once or twice in the snowstorm. Graham and Julia were not too crazy about the cold, so we often ended up at the deli down the street, where both babies loved the muffins and sitting around the table with us.

We are now happily settled into our new home and, at least for me, my old Georgetown neighborhood where I'd lived for 8 years prior to meeting Terence. We are closer to the playgroup--2.5 blocks, although walking Graham and Julia over may take 10-15 minutes, as we explore each melting snowbank, climb stairs, and touch budding flowers.

Enjoy the pics!


Julia and her pink snowboots, hugging daddy (or squiggling away!)

Graham prefers his own Goldfish to the deli's delights.

Graham, doubtful of the snow

Snowed in! Our new home in Georgetown

Capitol Hill--moving Day

One of Graham's favorite hiding/playing places on East Capitol: In the pan cupboard...he could close the door behind him and you'd never know he was in there!