Went to Grantham, PA for the church summer retreat. Pastor Charles announced our engagement to everyone Friday night, and poor Joe had to stand up all by himself! 
(I didn’t arrive till a few hours later)
The Beijing Olympics happened. My favorite event was the synchronized diving!
Joe planned a picnic for us at Gravelly Point. We had some issues finding each other, but I’m still proud of him b/c I know he is not naturally, in my brother’s words, an “OCD planner” like my family. 
Went bridesmaid dress shopping for Angela & Greg’s wedding.
Hello Cupcake opened in Dupont.
Pride & Prejudice movie night #2 (2005 version this time).
Helped throw a baby shower for our friends– first time witnessing friends my age preparing for parenthood!
Abby (shown above) learned how to say “no!”
(that’s a pretzel stick, for the record)
Obama and McCain picked their VPs.
Michelle came to DC for my birthday! So far, we’ve hit Jaleo, Teaism, some of the monuments/memorials, Georgetown. Tonight we’re going to Georgia Brown’s for some southern food.