June was a busy month of finishing school, saying goodbyes, and having fun in Virginia before we headed to Home Leave and then off to post.
We have really loved being in Falls Church. It is a cute little community and offers so much that we enjoy. We all have some amazing friends in the City and loved spending time with all of them. Both little Muggles loved school and will miss the friends they have made both at Church and school. Our last few days in Falls Church were filled with parties and goodbye meals with all those we loved.
As just a few examples of people we learned to love in Falls Church, I wanted to highlight Soon-Mi--the piano teacher for the kids. And the other person is a long-time Falls Church resident, Dick Doyle.
These two were so AMAZING at their piano recital. They played songs that were so advanced. Sometimes it is interesting to sit and listen and be completely amazed at how cool it sounds!
Soon-Mi was a perfect teacher for the kids. She came to our house every week and shared her talents with all of us. She would bring us Korean treats and we all loved listening to her sing along as the Muggles played. She was perfect for helping the kids improve their technical music skills, but also increase their love for playing! (it took me several times to find her--we tried out several other teachers and it was NOT great). We will miss her.
We spent plenty of time at the parks around Northern Virginia too! Again, something we will miss when we are gone.
Now Dick Doyle...he and his wife are always at the Falls Church Farmer's Market selling beautiful furniture that he has made. He and his friend are retired and they take trees that have fallen over in the area during storms and make statement pieces out of the wood. I have always admired them and decided that it was time to buy one.
I found a table I loved and it needed to be fixed a bit. He took it to his house and had it repaired in a few days. I went back with the Muggles to pick it up. Dick was kind enough to let us have a tour of his wood shop. He even allowed these two to use some of the machines!
I could tell that he was a retired teacher because he was so patient with the kids and let them try everything. It was fun to be there with him. It was truly a highlight for the kids.
This guy loves to collect coins (thankfully, because I hate coins). He was so excited to turn in his coins and get bills the last day we were here!
As we head on to the next adventures, we know we are going to miss our friends and loved ones in Fall Church. Thankfully, technology allows us to stay in touch with them. We have been so blessed by so many people. Soon-Mi and Dick are just two examples.
She was so excited to do her final project on Harriet Tubman! I was happy because Harriet has always been a hero of mine since I was in elementary school!
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