nothin' like a day at a park in the rain. at least the mini train was running!
My FAVORITE part of summer? Mornings (or afternoons!) at Peregrine Coffee Shop
chocolate croissant - yum!
we can watch the world go by
and catch up on our gossip
Dog Park - a must
still our favorite MONKEY PRINCESS
toes catchin' some air on the stroller ride
invited by ainsley's friend to an awesome country club pool
CAMPING time!!
Day 1 of Ainsley's summer - off to the MD countryside at a KOA
daddy getting the cool new contraption ready for addie's first big pool adventure (she loved it! Sorry, no pix)
bubbles vid:
Ains made many friends - and pushed the boundaries of her independence, wanting to do everything and go everywhere "by myself"
jake needed a serious BATH after that trip!
Dog Park - again.
yes, she dressed herself.... after about 90 minutes of contemplation . this outfit was considered very carefully from every angle. might be 'off' dresses for a bit ?? (picking my jaw up off the floor)
becoming the ball thrower for all the park dogs
Yards Park
This place is a few blocks from our house, near the historic Navy Yards of DC. With a 5 year old wanting to be in the water every day, and hard up for entertainment, this is the perfect remedy. Pool is 10" deep. Fountains. Grass. Restaurants and bathrooms nearby. I expect weekly (or more) afternoons spent here.
that's Ains in the waterfall - brave girl - wearing her new "makeeni" from nana
fascinated with this green stuff - - - is her hair STRAWBERRY blonde??? eeeeee! :)
A Morning at the School Playground
shorts again - huh! what d'ya know?? where'd the girly dresses go all of a sudden? (BTW - these are her favorite shoes... despite the fact that she has 12 pairs sitting freshly on the shelf)
Theatre in the Woods -
presents
Elizabeth Mitchell!
my heart - swoon - thank you, Sis, again, for introducing me to her. My friend Steph is now addicted too. Maybe we'll go every summer. :) Her live performance is just so wonderful. And the space so inviting and kid friendly. And an entirely different contingent of DC shows up for this concert. :) no suits. baby wearing mommas with no make up, mostly. :)
picnic lunch - pretty here, isn't it? The kids loved running all over the field and up/down the hill.
