Happy Birthday Andrew!

This Saturday, Evie celebrated her good friend Andrew's second birthday with the gang - it was quite a celebration! Andrew's favorite toy is Thomas the Train so there was a lot to choo choo choose from in terms of fun things to do: play with the water tables, jump in the moon bounce, and hide in the playhouse. Evie, in her swim suit, started the party right with her Thomas, Percy, and James birthday hat. Unlike last year, the kids actually liked wearing their party hats this year!

Jen made an amazing train cake and Andrew successfully blew out his candle on the first try. That's Izzy in the background with her grandmother, taking notes for her upcoming birthday on how it's done.

Andrew with his mom, Jen, and dad, Tom. We're gonna miss you guys when you move to San Diego (sniff)!

Evie loves cake, but tends to like icing even more, right Mom?

Evie made sure to get the best seat in the house... right next to the cake... for easy access to the icing!

Later during the party, it was round #2 for the cake. Evie, with friend Ava, started destructing the actual train by trying the gumdrops. However, the gumdrops are a little more challenging to chew than cake, as the kids discovered.

Surprise! Evie peeks through the clubhouse's window and says hi to Ava.

Evie can never get enough of slides. You can go down super fast if your swim suit is wet.

Evie makes a clothing change for the latter half of the party. Unfortunately we thought she was done playing with water, but she was just getting started.

Evie hanging out at the water table with Carson and birthday boy Andrew. What a fun time for everyone!

Evie catches a wave!

Evie, Ba and Mommy went to Great Waves water park on Friday afternoon after Mom was finished with work. We think Evie will be a great adventurer because she isn't scared of anything (and has the skinned knees to prove it)!

Our first stop was the giant wave pool. Evie loved running into the waves and went in up to her chin! She also had a fun time with Mommy on the water tube - she didn't even mind getting splashed. Later, Evie tried to grab her own innertube and then loved standing in the middle where the tube kept her protected from the waves.

Whee! Evie's first waterslide! Down she goes with her eyes wide open and smiling in delight!

Once the big slide was conquered, it was time to take on the curvy slide. Evie wanted to go by herself but Mommy insisted on going together. Even Ba could handle this water slide and gave it a whirl as well!
Evie enjoys the volcano eruption at the kiddie pool. Thar she blows!

Our brave little girl even liked splashing under the waterfalls.

A weekend in Spring Lake

Evie and Dad made the trip up to Spring Lake for a fun trip to the beach (where the weather was perfect!) and more fun in Bebe and Popi's backyard.

Evie gets ready to head down the slide into the pool. It's all about the technique!

To take off the hat or leave it on? That is the question.

Looks like Evie made the right decision by keeping her hat on and down the slide she goes!

After a good workout at the beach and on the slide it is time for lunch with cousin Julianna. Those peanut butter crackers are yummy yummy!

From Wolf Trap with Love

On August 5, the family and Ba and Opa braved a summer thunderstorm to see the National Symphony Orchestra perform a night of James Bond theme songs at Wolf Trap. By the time we arrived, most of the rain had gone away and we sat on the Lawn enjoying a picnic of cheese, carrots, and sandwiches. As the clouds disappeared, the stars came out and we all laid back and relaxed to the sounds of music.

Opa, Ba, Mommy and Evie are all smiles as the orchestra started to play the Bond theme songs in chronological order. Opa shared all his favorite memories from each film.

Some nice people sitting by gave Evie some of their glow-in-the-dark bracelets which she loved playing with. About an hour into the program Evie decided she was a little tired so she crawled into her stroller and took a nap.

Quick Visit by Bebe

Bebe made a quick visit to Alexandria and snapped a few shots of Evie washing her house and the entire family in her water table.

Nothing is more fun that being in your swim suit!

Happy 1st Birthday Ethan!

Evie had a great time at the Kims celebrating Ethan's first birthday. Ethan was crawling around all over and seemed to be having a great time. Evie enjoyed her grape lollipops and showing Ethan how to play hide and seek.

Heather helps Ethan blow out his candle.

Road trip to Rehoboth

The family, including Ba and Opa, headed up to Rehoboth Beach for the weekend and enjoyed some fun in the sun. Evie had a great time building sand castles with Opa, laughing when a wave splashed Ba, and running around with Mommy and Daddy. On the way home, we stopped for a crab feast, except for Evie who enjoyed her favorite food - French fries. It was perfectly timed as soon as we sat down a giant storm hit, but luckily the lights stayed on and everyone enjoyed a fun dinner.

Wondering why Evie is sticking out her tongue so much? Turns out our little bug actually likes tasting the salt of the ocean water. Yuck.
Evie supervises Opa's building of the sandcastle while Ba tries to keep Evie from climbing into the castle.

After playing in the waves, Evie gets bundled up with Daddy in his chair.

Evie loves splashing in the puddles Daddy would create for her in the sand.