Pool Time with the Cousins

We made a last minute trip to see Wendell and Annette and Chelsea and Connor this past weekend. Peter enjoyed swimming with his cousins. Bailey and Kahlua took a swim too! Jeff helped Wendell complete his brick patio and build some patio furniture. It was a great time had by all!

Gym"nasties"

Today is one of Peter's favorite days. "GYMNASTIES" as he likes to call it. He is truly Olympic material, look at his form on the bars! Check out the video clips of his bar and trampoline routines.

Nature Center with Mom's Club

I don't know what I was expecting, certainly being a classroom teacher I experienced many field trips. The poor presenters had about 20 kids most under the age of 4 to entertain. Peter got to pet a chinchilla, a snake, a dragon, a turtle, hissing cock-roaches and he saw may other animals too. He chuckled at the Beavers, Daddy's National Animal. You can tell by the first picture that he wasn't really a fan of the Hissing Roaches! I think too, he was a bit sensitive to the noise of the other children, because this was one field trip he really clung to me. We had a picnic lunch at the park, and had a small train ride too.

Botanical Gardens

Today Peter and I went on a Washington D.C. adventure of our very own. We travelled by Metro to the Smithsonian Botanical Gardens. Peter loved the children's gardens. There was a lot of hands on things for PJ to do. He liked to water the plants and rake the soil. He walked through a forest of bamboo, and played in the potting shed. He ate lunch in his stroller and came home and is sleeping well!

Oxon Hill Farm and Park

We had planned an excursion to a pick your own farm today, but the weather was sort of threatening. We stayed local and took Peter to yet another farm. Oxon Hill Farm is a semi-working farm. We missed the milking and egg demonstrations, and Jeff declared it too hot to stick around for the wagon ride. Jeff and Peter got to feed Belgium horses, and we meandered through the farm. Your typical: goats, cows, horses, pigs, chickens, and a turkey.

Just an Ordinary Summer Day!

Today I came home from tennis to find Peter and Daddy packed and ready to go to the pool. We are fortunate that not to many people seem to take advantage of the pool membership. Peter loves to jump in the pool and he kicks his feet and blows bubbles. (all the makings of a polliwog according to YMCA terms!) He is home now napping.

Watkins Park

What a great day to be outside! Low humidity made for the perfect outing to Watkins Park in Bowie, Maryland. Nanny, Peter and I packed a lunch and spent a wonderful morning at this Maryland Park treasure. Peter went to the Old Maryland Farm, rode a train, and an antiques carousel. We had our very first picnic lunch too. We can't wait for Aunt Carrie and Cousin Dustin to visit to take them here!

Colonial Beach Parade

We went to Virginia for a Riverfest/Flag Day parade on Saturday 14th. Peter was a bit scared at first with the noise from the fire engines, but he loved that the floats threw him candy! It was a very hot day, but he really enjoyed the idea of watching the parade pass by.

White Plains Park

Peter and I adventured out today. We were held captive in our home for many days this week due to the excessive heat and humidity. We stayed locally at a Park with some shade. Peter loves the slides, and was insistent that "Mommy sit on swing", so he could push.

Summer Fun!

Be on the look out for our next few weekend pictures. We are heading south to Colonial Beach for the Fireman's parade, heading back to Sesame Place, going to the beach for a week, and let's not forgot the visit from Cousin Dustin and Aunt Carrie, and maybe even a special guest appearance by Grandpa Joe and Grammy Dale! I am certain we will be swimming in Aunt Annette and Uncle Wendell's pool, and just maybe......we will be packing boxes for our new home.

Summer Excursion to Schwenkesville

Peter is truly a great traveller. We went north to visit Aunt Coleen and Uncle Tony. (Peter's Godmother) Coleen had the most wonderful meals prepared. We played at the local park, and even went to a dairy farm. Peter warmed up to Coleen and Tony very quickly. He especially loved their cat Rosie.

Cape May Zoo

What a great day for the zoo! We have never seen so many animals. Peter was even lucky enough to hear a lion roar! Jeff was convinced it was a recording when we were across the zoo. Peter loved the monkeys and the birds. I think Jeff just loved being a dad that day.

Memorial Day

We headed north to Cape May for the Memorial Day weekend. Peter practiced all week waving his flag in anticipation of going to a "Small Town America" parade. However, we were disappointed to know that there weren't any parades. We played in the back yard, talked to the trees. Peter had his first accident, he cut his finger on a piece of glass He was a trooper, no tears, or even a wimper to let me know it happened. He effaced the tip of his finger and it could not be stitched. I learned that a bit of "Super Glue" quickly heals the wound.

Summer Begins 2008

We began summer at Sesame Place! A theme park in Pennsylvania. We were very fortunate to have been given a season family pass. I think I was more excited than Peter about the first adventure. Peter saw Big Bird in the park banner and pointed, he called out Elmo's name and Bert's name, and the Count. However, he enjoyed the characters from a distance. We are going back again in July. The shows were a lot of fun, and he even got to ride an Elmo plane.