Hello and thanks to all of you that are taking the time to read our first blog of our time in Washington, D.C.  For those of you who don't know, we are taking some time out and volunteering at the International Guest House in D.C.   http://igh-dc.com/    We have been here for 2 weeks now, and feel like we are settled in nicely.

There are long term staff here at the Guest House, so we are mainly aiding them in daily chores both inside and outside the house.  One of the great things about working here and at this stage in our family's life, is that the kids can help.  And they really have been a big help indeed. 

This place makes a staggering amount of breakfast muffins and tea time cookies for the guests.   Julia has been baking regularly along with weeding, planting herbs and tomato plants and cleaning.  Nathan has been mowing the lawn, cleaning porches, and helping Eric with bathrooms and changing bed linens.

But just as important, we are enjoying time with the other staff at the Guest House and interacting with guests.   We received such a warm welcome and have thoroughly enjoyed staff lunches and connecting with new friends!

We will let you know more about our situation down the road, but for now wanted to get a quick note out to say hi, thanks for your support, and let you know we are doing well!

Jodi, Eric, Nathan and Julia Miller