National Harbor and Gaylord Conference Center

This evening we went to the New National Harbor. They had a musical Christmas tree and an outdoor market area with crafts and some food. The highlight was the Gaylord Convention Center, the atrium sparkled with water displays and it even snowed inside, which Peter was the first to point out. It was a bit crowded, but at least we were sheltered from the cold of the water front. Peter didn't want to go home.

Christmas Tree Decorating

Today we put up our tree. Peter helped with the construction of the artificial tree and also helped with the lights. However by the time we put the cranberry and popcorn garland on and the ornaments, Peter was in desperate need of a nap. Cousin Lauren came over to help out and of course the "Riganettes" (aka Phil Spector and the Ronettes) as Peter refers to them, were playing all day long.

Canadian Embassy with Dad

I had a class on Saturday so Jeff went into DC with Peter. There was a special event at the Canadian Embassy. Peter saw many statues in DC, went skating at the the Sculpture Garden and saw airplanes at Regan National Airport. The big day was inside the embassy where he saw many Canadian Hockey Jerseys.

Owen's Birthday

We drove up to Latrobe, PA to celebrate baby Owen's first Penn State tail-gate football party. Peter had fun open the gifts with Owen. He was well rested for the party sine he slept on the drive up. It was a nice visit and makes us really want to move back to PA. We miss Julie and Jon.

Day out with Dad

I had to go to work today, it is Veteran's Day, a federal holiday. Jeff didn't have work, so Peter stayed home with Jeff. It was in the works to go ice skating. Jeff tried this once before, and the cost was outrageous. Even though the cost was still outrageous, Jeff and Peter went skating. Jeff told me he was so very proud. Peter fell, but got right back up. After twenty minutes he was done, Jeff put him in the car and guess what? Peter wanted to go skating again. I think we have a future NHL player!

Time Change

Time change and a big Friday night trick or treating makes for a very tired and cranky child. This is where he chose to rest today.

Saturday Breakfast

I don't think this needs a paragraph to explain how much Peter likes jam.