National Harbor

we went to eat at a seafood place down at the National Harbor and the kids did so well. even cailyn...she even held her bottle for the first time by herself ;)

National Harbor

we went on the elevator to the top floor...forgot to see how many floors but it was high...anyway, when we got to the top this is what you could see....going back down took my stomach but the kids loved it
this little shop was called the pajama party store

beautiful trees and flowers....someone did a great job on the landscaping!

This is building is so awesome...if you look thru the glass you can see the hotel inside this glass enclosed building
Then when you walk into this glass structure you walk into beautiful gardens and there are little shops and dining areas as well. the hotel rooms are in the back
The kids wanted to take pictures but they were giving goofy smiles....
beautiful little creek....this is where I am coming if ever I have a free day by myself and i am coming here to just sit and read :)

North Beach

beach

today we went to the beach with Caleb and his mom and brother, Benjie. Two of the girls from the Hispanic Church came also. it was the perfect day for the beach. only in the 80's. So the kids had a wonderful time. Andrew was the only one that wouldn't get in the water but he played so contently in the sand. Nathanael and madison loved the water and went pretty far out with the girls. Thankfully no jellyfish today :)

Last night Brett was getting the kids ready for bed and he had put Andrew's TN pants on but another shirt, I think a winnie the pooh shirt. It didn't match at all and Andrew knew it. he came to me crying while pulling at his shirt. he did not want that shirt on. So I took him back to his drawer and right away he pulled out his TN shirt...such a smart boy....knows how to match his clothes :) After I put his right shirt on he went to daddy just smiling and pointing to his shirt...like he was telling him "this is the shirt that goes with my pants." :)
"Cool shades" Caleb is a little boy that I babysit 3 days a week. he is so cute and such well behaved. Anyway, today he brought these glasses for him and andrew. I thought they looked so cute with them on. Andrew loves wearing shades and in fact he is watching a movie right now and he has them on :)

well, last night the little man slept in a toddler bed. Last month we threw away his paci and now last night we made his crib into a toddler bed. Growing up... next step is potty training :)

cailyn joy

who would have ever know that just a few hours ago she was screaming.. Now she acts all innocent and precious :) Can't believe she will be 3 months old next week...growing up so fast...she is smiling a lot and talking and making so many expressions. She does recognize us now, especially madison, who she adores. Today we were outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Madison had been strolling her baby doll around in her stroller. So when I saw her carrying a baby in the front yard I just thought it was her baby. I am so glad I looked again because it was not her baby doll she was carrying but Cailyn....thankfully Madison knows how to carry her and support her head...but still I wasn't too thrilled that she got Cailyn out of her carseat. So glad I caught her before she dropped her or something. I do feel bad for Madison because she is always trying to help mommy, just sometimes a little too much. But I guess I am thankful she loves her little sister and wants to help :)

Cailyn's dedication

Psalms 127:3 "Lo children are an heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
The Lord has blessed us again with a beautiful and healthy little baby. So tonight we dedicated little Cailyn to the Lord. Thank you, Lord, for loaning us another precious gift.

bread

mom, I think my bread is finally beginning to look like yours :)
andrew enjoying some homemade cinnamon rolls
this morning I made some homemade bread and some cinnamon rolls before heading out to the park. The bread is from a starter. my mom passed it down from her. I have been making it for almost a year but it has taken me almost that much time to learn how to perfect it like my mom's. I am still learning mom but almost there :) My mom is a GREAT cook! Thanks for teaching me how to cook so I can cook for my family. I hope they enjoy my cooking as much as I enjoy yours :)

Tyler
andrew taking another break :)
everyone was sarah's friend when she brought out the freezer pops ;)


good to the last drop :)

andrew was a little too small to be able to sit on the seat and dig so he figured out he could just do it this way :)