That Place Is A Zoo

We went to the National Zoo on Saturday. It was packed. If you know Lucy, you know that the animal kingdom and how it all works, is pretty much what she talks about all day long. So she was stoked! She was particularly looking forward to seeing the Giraffes, and wouldn't you know it that the National Zoo doesn't have Giraffes!! A big let down, but you can't complain about a free zoo. We still managed to have a great day together. P.S. Don't you love Lucy hugging Subby with all her might. That's what you get when you tell her to put her arm around Sub.

And another thing...(on my soapbox here) but when you are an adult at the zoo, please don't push your way to the front of the crowds trying to see the animals! There should be a line for people over 12 to stand behind. Just a thought.

Clemyjontri Park Party

Two weekends ago, Paul's firm had a picnic for families at Clemyjontri Park in McLean. Here's an aerial view of the place:



It's the swankiest neighborhood park I've ever been to. It was designed to be a park where kids with disabilities can play. It's complete with a carousel which is all my girls need to have a rip-roarin' good time. The face painter/balloon artist was also a hit.





I swear I don't pose her this way! She's ready for Cory Adams! And Lucy, well this was the best we could do:





Not a great picture of Jelly Bean. Let's see if she can redeem herself the next week at HomeGoods:



And Lucy...well:

Arlington Cemetery

What is this 2008? Look at all these posts!

Oh Lucy! Look at the camera!

Our Sunday outing this week was to Arlington National Cemetery. I do not ever tire of going there. Such a neat and beautiful place. How do they so perfectly align all those head stones on rolling hills? Amazing. Sabrina is at the height of posing, as you can see. We also trekked up (a big feat with a stroller carrying three) the big hill to go see Arlington House (Robert E. Lee's home) at the top of the cemetery. The way down was much better!

Tooth OUT!

Dad yanked the thing, and someone couldn't have been more excited! Someone else couldn't have been more sad.

More Than a Cardboard Playhouse

Around the time I had baby Julia, Shelley sent the girls this cardboard playhouse. Grandma Shar put it together and colored it with Sabrina, and every visitor (namely: Grandma Carolyn, Aunt Jac and Lori, Noah, Eli, Chloe, Aunt Shelley, Aunt Natalie, Uncle Jeff, The Boulters) we've had here since has left their mark. It's sort of their going home memento! Sabrina and Lucy have covered the walls inside and out with stickers. It has it's own interior decor complete with a Christmas tree and a jack-o-lantern. I sorta love looking at all the signatures every day when I'm cleaning the playroom. Sadly, I don't think it will survive the move to Delaware in a few months so I took pictures.

My favorite signature? Noah's "Fredette about it." Classic.

Watch out Julesy Bean!

I can't say enough about a baby in a striped linen romper. I may make her wear it every day just for the squeezing. (I should be kidding about this, but I don't think I am!)

She Wore Us Down...

Meet Sunshine, the newest member of the family. How come no one told me that I have to clean the bowl weekly?? This fish stuff is tough business! This picture is before we poured her into her real bowl. Of course, as you can see, our number two is over the moon about this thing.

I know that this is a slippery slope. Fish today...pony tomorrow.