Dad, mom and Skye visit Cole and I in Charlottesville.

Look who came to visit Cole and I in Charlottesville! My parents and grandparents chugged in via Amtrak from Holdrege, Neb. Then two days later, my brother, Skye landed in Charlottesville without his luggage after an interesting series of flights. Let's just say that at one point they had to turn around because of a fire in the engine.

During their week of adventures, I had to work most of the time, but they ventured out on their own to see the sights. They came during Historic Garden Week. They saw some local, private homes, along with Jefferson's, Monroe's and Madison's estates.

Then after all the garden fun, I took two days off and traveled to D.C. with them. Lots of walking, tours, museums and metro rides commenced.

They had a good time, but I will let the pictures speak for themselves. I will spare you all the 507 images my father took on my other camera. But if that interests you, find him on Facebook. I helped him uploads the gobs of images.

The tulips bloom near the Capitol.

Pretty spring day at the Capitol.

Dad and I take pictures of the Capitol while Mom and Skye take in the view.

Mom actin' silly at the Capitol.

Grandpa chilling with Sandra Day O'Connor at the Supreme Court building.

Intricate floor at the Library of Congress.

Skye is worth a lot in $100 bill height! We had fun seeing how money as made at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Sad me because no one would take a photo with me. Notice the lack of group shots.

Slick Tesla we got to check out on our way to dinner. My dad just started chatting with him, and we got to look inside and see the frunk (front trunk).

My yummy cheese fries from Union Station.

Grammie and I walked over to the Post Office Museum and saw Owney the dog's medals.

Grammie found an ad down at the metro she liked.

Skye left first by plane. Must-have photo with your sister before you leave.

Later that day, everyone else boarded the Amtrak train home.

Grandpa boards the train. They did wave at our apartment as they went by, even though we weren't home yet.

Thanks for visiting, everyone! It was great to have you hear to see where we live and what we do. Glad you made it back home safely.