Life in Between

Gracie has developed an app addiction.

For some odd reason I couldn't stop kissing her in this gown. Isn't she too cute!!

Waiting patiently for the surgery that will correct her strabismus. 

Nothing like sleeping in your bed after having a long day at the hospital.

Two informational binders for two special kiddos.

Now I can sleep a little better at night knowing that these are finally finished.

She adores him and he knows it. 

Footprint firecracker

Lexie's latest quirk- walking around in our shoes. 

Her app addiction strikes again.

This one is called TimerCam. It should be downloaded by everyone or at least the ones that are notorious for taking pics of themselves in their bathroom mirror.

Chucky Cheese Cheesers. 

Front teeth make the biggest gaps. I love it!

The Neglected Table Runner

    About two years ago, I came across this beautiful burlap table runner and I just knew that I needed to have it.  It looked simple enough to make myself, so I bought the supplies and began the sewing process.  In one days time I was done with the bulk of the runner, but just needed to sew the ruffles to the ends.  I put it aside and swore to continue it the next day. Guess what?? Yup, you've guessed it.  It has pretty much sat there since then.  It's quite hilarious when I think about it because in those two years, I was able to plan numerous parties, make decor and crafts for every holiday, SEW clothing and pillows, move our family across the country and even deliver a baby boy.  Yet, sewing two pieces of fabric to one huge piece of fabric was way beyond my capabilities.  So trust me when I say that I was ecstatic for finally finding 10 measly minutes to finish the longest running project ever. Dang it. 

      Table runner details- I decided to use muslin instead of burlap due to the texture and the price. I think its much more pleasing to the eyes and the hands. I also made mine a little longer than a typical table runner because I wanted it to fit my table whether the leaves were on or off.  Total cost was $45 bucks and two years!

Eli, the loveable baby!

Great Grandparents take over D.C.

Exploring D.C. with the Great Grandparents.

The White House

The Lincoln Memorial

Mount Vernon

Independance Day

Eric's grandparents, Germ and Lapiz are visiting us and we were very lucky that we got to celebrate the 4th of July with them.  We visited Arlington Cemetery, enjoyed a yummy steak dinner with Key Lime Pie for dessert and finished the day with fireworks, of course!

JFK's burial site

We were lucky enough to see the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns. 

They weren't expecting that firework!

National Building Museum Adventure

The National Building Museum has been on our must see list for some time now so now that summer is in full swing, we took our chance.  We had a great time and I was pleasantly surprised how kid friendly it was. Even Lexie had fun and that's a big deal because she usually gets bored first.

Picnic Lunch

Goofing around in the Great Hall 

Lexie sharing her sugar with me.

The kids and I had fun with this screen! Very cool! 

We took a detour through Chinatown and the kids enjoyed all it had to offer.