Matthew’s fall break gave us reason to meet in D.C. for my birthday, and it was rejuvenating to see the fall colors. We walked from Elizabeth’s apartment to the National Zoo and followed the Rock Creek hiking trails as far out as the Kennedy Center where we took in a jazz performance a couple of nights later. Mark’s mom and dad and Debbie met us for dinner one night. I stayed a few days longer to relax with Elizabeth when she could break away from her grad studies. Those were a few memorable days.
