Fun Times on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Have I said how much I love summertime.  Carefree days--parks to pools, popsicles to ice cream, and friends to family.  Here are some fun times of the past few days.

Went to National Cathedral with Nanny and Grandpa

Hanging out with all of the trucks at Chestnut Hills Park

On putting green and at driving range at Haines Point Golf Course

Fun little roller coaster ride at Big Walnut Park

Momentary Calmness on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Just when I see my mom go for her second cup of coffee, I treat her to rare down moment and independently pick up a book to read.  This was after we emptied all of my car bins and basket and had mega-derbies.  "Did you even know that I have 20 hundred cars." Then, I had to bring the tea trolley up from the basement, to pass out snacks. I returned to the basement to bring up even more cars. We ate some breakfast, though I got up multiple times to bring cars to the table even though we have a no toy at the table rule. After breakfast I returned to my car piles and added some wedgits, tossing (okay, really throwing) them around to mix it all up.  And, it is only 8:00 am!

Waterlogged on Sunday, July 15, 2012

I had another great summertime weekend--time at the beach and time with the family to celebrate Eva's 12th birthday. At the beach, my dad and I spent most of Saturday morning in the waves. We just loved to jump them or let them crash on us. It was the perfect beach day! Of course, I did all of my other favorite beach activities and added a trip to the Bethany Beach Firehouse. We enjoyed a fundraiser breakfast and an opportunity to visit all of the vehicles. On Sunday on our way home, we joined the family in Annapolis for a pool party. It was pure crazy fun! Though, when I had enough of the pool, Jack and I found a little, quiet hiding place where we played video games. Happy Birthday, Eva!  Thank you, all!

(Leaving my signature on the beach.)

Bountiful on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Our garden has been a bit neglected this past week with the storm aftermath, clean up of our yard, and then the weekend heat keeping us mostly indoors. So imagine my surprise, when we wandered over to our garden this evening. Zucchini the size of my leg! The tomatoes are coming along, and my pumpkin vines are everywhere. Our poor pepper plants are lost somewhere in the middle of all of this. Zucchini anyone?

Aaargh! on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Today we took the a pirate cruise down the Potomac River.  Mom and Dad enjoyed the narration (from the Scottish-accented shipmate) while I enjoyed styrofoam sword fights with my fellow kid passengers. I was named William Sparrow of the Potomac River Pirates.  At one point, we all yelled out to a passing boat; they were so scared that they changed their course. I must say that I had much sympathy for our pirate captain as he wore full pirate regalia on this sweltering hot day. Even along the river there was not much breeze.  Good news is that we are to expect a break in the weather this week.

Weather Woes on Friday, July 6, 2012

It has been a crazy week, starting with a freak storm last Friday night.  I slept right through it but the whipping wind knocked down branches and tree limbs, threw our patio furniture around, and finished off by taking out our power for five days.  We attempted to make the most of it--ate out lots, spent one night in a hotel, and spent a lot of time in the basement.  On the afternoon of July 4, the power was restored.  We spent the day in anticipation!  We also enjoyed our neighborhood's parade and picnic, some time at the pool, and our own fireworks display in the backyard.  You will see from the video below that I led the parade.  Though, someone forgot to tell me that it was a parade not a race.  I got to the end and declared, "I won." By the end of the day, we all fell asleep exhausted in our almost-cool home, listening to the big fireworks in the distance.