Dressing Up

Ains loves her 'pretties' (jewelry). She decided Jake would like some too.

Sorting by Color

Balloon!

.... and a silly Dadda!

Jumping

Seriously??

Dancing with Big Bird

Paprika!!!

Curious tastebuds, little lady!

Elmo teaches Ains about Christmas

Thank you Auntie Lisa for the thoughtful pre-Christmas gift of Elmo books and videos to help Ainsley orient herself to our festive holiday traditions! Ainsley LOVES the 'Elmo Save Christmas' DVD and she has demanded we read her Santa book to her every SINGLE night. (yes, I think I have that one memorized now.)

"Santa will eat cookies."
"Santa say... ho ho ho"
"Santa uh-oh... Elmo hep [aka: help]"

National Building Museum

Built in 1882, this is an historic and awe-inspiring building. With free admission, it's a fabulous place to explore (especially for toddlers on the move!). The stairs were built with horse-use in mind, so they are easy for little legs to climb. There's ample space to run, super-tall columns to gasp at, and a building blocks free-for-all corner to inspire young minds. Savior to a rainy-day, house-bound kiddo.

Hill-o-ween!

That's what they call the kids-Halloween party on Capitol Hill. With a carousel, a balloon-man, a horse-drawn hay ride, treats: candy (and a computer keyboard!), costumes-galore and hot dogs, what more could you ask for?

Play Time