Fun in the Sun and Sand!

The family was off to Spring Lake this weekend to visit Popi and Grandma Beanie. Daddy ran in the Spring Lake Five race (5-miler) on Saturday morning, as the family cheered him on at the 4-mile point. Out of nearly 9500 runners and walkers, Daddy came in 17th place - not too shabby! What a fun tradition to kick-off the summer!

Surfer Girl Evie!

Then taking advantage of the beautiful weather, the family went to the beach where Evie seemed to like the sand and surf. She walked up and down the beach with the help of Mommy and Daddy and even walked eagerly into the water despite the chilly 50 degree temperatures! Mom and Dad were squealing but she seemed to like it, even when a big wave came and splashed her in her stomach! She didn't seem to mind sitting in the sand either. Looks like she's going to be a beach baby for sure...

Exploring a big sand pit with the Spring Lake pavilion in the background.

A Hawaiian girl just like her mommy, chilling under the umbrella just like her daddy...

Yes, that is Mommy shrieking, not Evie, at the cold water.

It was otherwise a very big week for Evie, as three new friends arrived this week, and they're all boys! Cousin Stan arrived on Monday, healthy and happy, and his sister Julianna must have been happy that they wouldn't have to share a birthday. On Wednesday, Mommy's friend Beth Jeronimus had another son, Jake. And then on Sunday, Mommy's other friend Priya had a little boy, Sachin, all the way in California! Sachin's joining another big sister, Sonali. Phew! Should make for some fun play times!

Sunset Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

Whoops, Mommy has been a little delinquent on her postings from last week, but the family had a fun-filled weekend that started Friday with taking Ba and Opa to a wine festival at Mount Vernon. The sunset view was quite pretty as the music floated over the lawn, although some of the Virginia wines we tasted were... interesting. Evie seemed a little nervous around all the people and was a little scared of Martha Washington, but overall seemed to have a good time. She was fascinated with the sheep kept on the grounds.


Auntie Mellie and Brian were then in town to visit, and we went to a Greek restaurant followed by another Nationals vs. Phillies games, but this time we had great seats four rows about the Phillies dug-out, thanks to Mel's dad. The game was going great until the sixth inning when the sky opened up and we got poured on! Yikes!

A Day for Mothers!

Lucky Evie got to celebrate Mother's Day with THREE mommies - Mommy, Ba, and Grandma! We had beautiful weather to enjoy Daddy's great brunch of quiche, sausages, chocolate chip pancakes, cinnamon rolls and fruit salad - all of mommy's favorites. Everyone was all smiles as they thanked their moms for always being the best.

Daddy's little girl

Evie had a full weekend with Daddy. She got to play all day on Friday with him before heading over to Crystal City to cheer him on as he ran a 5K, coming in Fifth! Then on Saturday, they headed up to Spring Lake to celebrate cousin Jules' first birthday. Here is Uncle Dave, Julianna, Daddy and Evie having a fun time at the party.

Evie loves Daddy's Yankees cup!

Evie playing in Jules' new ballpen, a gift from Uncle Wally and Aunt Karen.



Here is our little baby taking her first big steps up the sidewalk with the help of Daddy.

Summer comes to DC a little early...

It was a pretty busy but fun weekend. Mommy had off on Friday so she took Evie to Georgetown Day, where Evie got to see Mommy's work colleagues and have a free lunch with Auntie Jen and Andrew. Evie seemed a little overwhelmed by the amount of people running around but seemed to dig the band playing some Mighty Mighty Bosstones. While no one was looking, Andrew took Evie's pacifier and put it in his mouth, which everyone found pretty funny (see below).

Afterwards, Mommy drove downtown and the two went to check out the Newseum before meeting with Daddy for a wine & cheese picnic on the Mall. We tried a fun experiment where we gave Evie a spoon and watched as she tried to feed herself. Needless to say it was quite a messy experiment, and we had to take off Evie's blueberry-covered outfit for the ride home.

(she looks a little "drunk" on blueberry applesauce in this picture)

On Saturday we headed over to Opa's and Ba's for lunch and a couple of hours of fun. Evie got to push her cool new Radio Flyer wagon around outside on the deck, but then quickly went inside because it was pretty darn hot!

(yeah, I like sitting in my wagon too!)

Evie: waterbaby in training...

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Evie had her first "swimming" class tonight. At first, she seemed to do all right, adjusting to the chilly water of the pool and splashing around with the rubber duckie. But then after 15 minutes she was ready to be done. Maybe it was because Mommy was so short and got nervous when they were going in the deep end. Hopefully next week she'll enjoy it more - we'll have to practice in her bath during the week.

Our cutie with her robe and bathing suit!

Evie with Ba - she looks like she's a little scared of what's in store!

Evie getting used to being on her tummy and reaching for her rubber duck. This was probably around the time she got a mouthful of water and didn't like it too much.

Aunty Jen and Andrew get ready to jump in the pool!

Take me out to the ballgame!

It was opening day at Nationals Park as the home team took on the World Champs, the Phillies - and Evie was there to experience it. Unfortunately, Daddy had to catch a flight so missed the exciting game, but Aunty Mellie and Uncle Brian accompanied mommy to the game. Evie was so well-behaved although she stuck her hand into another person's beer - she lasted about 6.5 innings before getting a little restless.

Unfortunately, in this get-up she got mistaken for a boy, even with her pink Yankees bib, but that's ok!

With Daddy before we leave for the park...

With Aunt Mellie and Uncle Brian in our great right field seats...

With the Geico gecko bobble-head statue...

With two great Presidents and Mommy - it was TJ's birthday and he almost ran the race, but in the end Lincoln pulled it out for a win!