Wait. Christmas carolers in DC…in September? My friend Safire and I had heard that the new Christmas Carol Train tour was stopping by Union Station this week. So we spontaneously packed up our kids (4 kids 4 and under), declared that this week was “T” week for our preschool, climbed on the metro, and headed…
Give Me Your Best Shot – Hiking
Sometimes I am still amazed at the beauty of this place. Growing up in California was fabulous–beautiful–but a trip to the mountains took a couple of hours, and I certainly didn’t have anything like this in my back yard: AJ and I joined some friends for a day trip to a local Falls and lake…
Gimme Some WNBA Basketball! Washington Mystics Game
I have a daughter who is obsessed with basketball, and despite her height she’s actually pretty good at the game. So when we had the opportunity to go to the Washington Mystics WBNA game (vs the New York Liberty) at the Verizon Center in DC, I jumped at the chance. It didn’t even take much…
I Heart Faces – Wedding Bells
This week’s theme at I Heart Faces is Wedding Bells. ‘Tis the season! I do have a few weddings under my belt, so I figured I’d go through my files and pick a favorite photo. I decided to go for something different and fun today. Jumping shots don’t always work very well, but this group…
What’s in YOUR fruit punch?
Yesterday, by the time the kids got home from school, I was practically passed out on the family room arm chair. I haven’t been able to figure out why I have been sooooo tired and–I don’t know–simply not feeling myself. My eyes have felt weighed down. I’m not thinking straight. I have a constant ache…
Wordless Wednesday–DC at Sunrise
Yes, I really did get out of bed at 4:00 in the morning to make it to downtown Washington DC an hour before sunrise on a cold and rainy day. Why did I do it?a) For the adventure?b) Because I really don’t sleep much anyway (why not do something fun)?c) To Learn something new?d) Because…
My Spring Break Top 10
The Best of Spring Break, and a sneak peek at what we did while I was away from the computer: We enjoyed Spring Break by……. 10. Watching lots of movies, or better yet, watching the kids play Dance, Dance Revolution! 9. Playing with cousins 8. Decorating Easter Eggs 7. Sleeping in ZZZZZzzzzz…….. 6. Eating Easter…
In The News!!
#1: So, for those of you who didn’t catch my morning’s post, I drove down to my sister’s house spontaneously this morning to be interviewed by the Washington DC ABC News team about my (our) experience yesterday trying to get tickets for the White House Easter Egg Roll. While my sister and I were on…
Give Me Your Best Shot! #8
BIG NEWS: I had a lot of things planned for today….BIG things! This is my 498th post…so my 500th post is SO close! There are SO many exciting things I have to share with you guys. BUT, I am going to be gone all day at my sister’s house where we are going to be…
Wordless Wednesday
Twizzler was playing around with the jenga blocks yesterday morning. He came up to me and asked, “You know that building in Washington DC with Abraham Lincoln inside it?” I said yes….”Well,” he said. “I just made it. Come look!” For more Wordless Wednesday photos from other great bloggers, see 5 Minutes For Mom and…