February Flashback

Still trying to catch up . . . some memories from February . . .

the kids have so much fun when Uncle Steve and Aunt Vallerie babysit!  What?!  You mean, you didn't know Uncle Steve was under that pile of blankets and baskets?!  

And while the kids were playing at home . . . we had a fun date night to see Drew and Ellie Holcomb with friends who had the hook-up with free tickets!

A baby shower for my beautiful friend expecting her third baby soon!

Fourth grade writing has been a beast (for us both, if I'm honest), but I'm proud of his perseverance.

A friend and I took our girls to see Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: the Musical!  It was opening night, so the tickets were pay-what-you-can - it was a fantastic show!  And a super fun night with friends!

Gretchen and her friend with two of the cast members . . .

"Alexander" reminded us of the girls' big brother =)

The boys after a hard-fought basketball game win.  

Friends with a membership invited us to join them for a field trip to the Baltimore Aquarium

Monday evenings are spent at ballet/tap class with these lovely ladies.

Thank you for the Valentine's Day treats, Phoebe!!

I came home from my workout to these happy birthday signs - a great way to start a wonderful birthday!

Since my birthday fell on President's Day this year, Ryan didn't have to work!  We had a fun family day walking (or scootering) through the Arboretum, playing games at a cafe, and visiting the National Gallery, along with plenty of good food and some fun calls from family and friends =) 

We enjoyed a string of unexpectedly warm days!  Shorts in February?!  Ok!

"Mom!  Can we pretend to be explorers and take our lunch on an adventure hike outside?!"  Yes!!  

Happy Birthday, George Washington!  

Our first visit to Mount Vernon was on the President's birthday, and we look forward to hopefully taking another trip to take in more of the grounds and museum.  Did you know our first president had red hair when he was young?!  The man walking around dressed up as Washington paid special attention to our two gingers =)