March extras

The last couple weeks have been a blur of spring break, visitors, and sickness. We are finally getting back on track which means I have a few of these to catch up on. First - all the March leftovers. 

We love seeing Bonnie at school every once in a while. 

Bonnie and I were also very excited to go see Eleanor in the Mean Girls play. Eleanor was amazing!

We went to the Home Depot workshop and made some leprechaun traps for St. Patrick's Day.

We went to York River State Park on one particularly nice day. The kids (particularly Bonnie) loved climbing and getting dirty.

Can you spot Bonnie?

We went to get ice cream at the new restaurant in our neighborhood. 

The kids saw some friends there who practiced some cheer moves with them.

After a particularly warm 80 degree day, we had a surprising little snow day, all within 24 hours.

Bonnie submitted some artwork for their virtual talent show.

Some fishing has commenced.

Our child who loves the rain, getting dirty, and being outside. I love that so much about her.

The kids got some gold coins left for them in their leprechaun traps on St. Patrick's Day.

The kids helped clean the chicken coop.

Enjoying Spring walks in the beautiful weather.

I also got to sit back, read my book, and watch my family clean my car. It was a glorious Sunday afternoon.

We've had a few birthday parties.

At this one they played 'pass the parcel' from Bluey (not Lucky's dad's rules). 

They also went to an axolotl party.

The kids got to participate in the Psalm Sunday service.

March was a beautiful month! Can't believe we're already halfway through April!

Anniversary trip - D.C.

Last month Benny and took a weekend trip to D.C. to celebrate our anniversary. I hadn't been there since we moved away from Alexandria 9 years ago. Mom was very gracious to watch the kids so we could get out and have some uninterrupted time!

We had some amazing food while we were there - the first night was a Laotian restaurant.

We took a walk by the harbor then hung out in the hotel lounge for dessert and people-watching. 

Our room had a great view and our stay included room service both mornings for breakfast.

We walked around the National Mall Saturday and also visited the Natural History Museum.

That evening we had plans to go see a comedian we've loved for a long time, Jim Gaffigan. The theater was right on the harbor and the show was so good we were in tears!

We went to an Irish pub for dinner after the show then did some more walking.

Breakfast the next morning.

We walked around the rest of the mall Sunday morning before packing up.

Being here brought back so many memories - it's so beaufitul!

We walked for a while trying to get a look at the White House which proved very difficult. I think we walked around the whole thing and this is the best view we could get through a fence blocks away.

It was a wonderful much needed trip!