Sunday, March 22, 2015

A Triumphant Return to the Capitol

We left the east coast and our nation's capitol in the fall of 2011, but it's hard to believe it's been that long ago.  Back then, Paul was only 4 year old, so as much as he enjoyed us hauling him around to all of the museums and sites, he probably doesn't remember a whole lot about it.  So for Spring Break, Becky wanted to take him with her to visit Uncle Ted, Aunt Rachel, and new cousin Nick for the first time.  They hit up the usual sites down at the National Mall, checked out some old dinosaur bones, and otherwise had a great time.
 
 
Standing proud beneath the Washington Monument. 
 

How lucky can one kid get?  In town for a few days and just in time to see an exhibit about the greatest dinosaur that ever lived (according to Paul).



Here they are with the Spinosaurus (not actual size, as Paul pointed out).

 


Hanging out with Cousin Nick for the first time!





Hopefully we'll get to go back and visit again soon!

Spring into Spring

I think it's officially spring here in Texas!  We've had a couple of sunny days, but quite a bit of rain as well.  Either way, the cold weather seems to have left and we're well on our way back to the heat of summer.  Hopefully, we can stay in these nice 70's and 80's days for a while though.  Spring baseball is starting, spring break is now, and it's time to spring out the door and enjoy the world!  Here's what the boys have been up to...


Sunshine? Gotta wear shades... 



Hit the park!



The slugger.




Moving on up in Cub Scouts.


Went to see Elmo and the other Sesame Street friends when they came to town.



Entered the Science Fair!


Rocked out on sunglasses day at school... or maybe 80's Rock Star day.


Got second place in the Science Fair! Moving on to district!


Watched some dogs... sort of.


Partied with friends.


Rode around the neighborhood like a maniac!