Cub Scout Rocket Launch

Ethan got to build a soda pop rocket with his cub scout troop and at the next meeting they had a rocket launch.  Ethan absolutely loved it.  He is our little engineer/scientist and gets a kick out of anything that flies.  The amount of books about missiles, rockets and WWII that he brings home is clearly an indication that he needs to have an job building something or even better dismantling something. ;)

Rocking the Talent Show

    When Gracie told me that she wanted to enter her school talent show, I was a little concerned as she really doesn't play any solos yet due to the fact that she's still learning how to read music notes and applying them.  After her school music teacher and her drum teacher assured me that what she does now would be fine, we submitted her video and she got a spot.  She practiced all week and didn't seem that nervous, but once the day arrived I could tell she was feeling the butterflies.  I made sure to get there early for a front row seat because I was so excited and couldn't wait to catch her in action.  I was positively more nervous than her and it got even worse when I noticed that she was going to be the first performance.  She still didn't seem too phased by it.  However, once she started her performance, my nerves disappeared because it was simply awesome.  She can do things on her little drum set that I can't even duplicate as an adult.  I can't wait to see her talent grow and hope she continues to love playing her drums. 

St. Petersburg, FL

My friends and I jetted off on our annual vacation for some rest and relaxation. 

There are no schedules to abide by, little mouths to feed or the constant need to be the entertainment.  

We love nothing more than lounging on the beach enjoying each other's company. 

S'mores!!!

Life in Between

Found this picture of our last snow fall of the year!!!  

Driving to Walter Reed is exhausting, 

but hearing this piano as soon as you walk in quite relaxing. 

My big boy!! 

Gracie loves her mini me!

The glamorous life of a girl scout. 

Lexie and Eli are best buds!

Date nights are mandatory. 

She makes my heart happy. 

Trying to find the perfect hiding spot.  

Big sisters can be a pain. 

The kids requested this for their Easter dinner and I happily obliged them. 

WH Easter Egg Roll souvenirs 

Ethan's self portrait using a Picasso like style. 

Some moments are too sweet for words. 

National's baseball game goodies. 

Spring time is just too sweet. 

Teacher Appreciation gifts courtesy of Crafty Satci on Etsy. 

Some more goodies that I did for Teacher Appreciation Week

Eric and the kids having fun with the warmer weather

Mother's Day cuddle and kiss. 

My Mother's Day treats and trinkets. 

School drop off selfie

Lexie's and Eli's favorite thing to do outside, ride in the bike trailer. 

When the in-laws were visiting, I was spoiled. Yum! 

Such a beautiful place full of history and respect. 

Yup, I'm in love with it. 

He's now a Webelo! 

Drum lessons for our drummer. 

 Girl's Night Outs are the best

Grandparent Visit

Eric's parents flew in to spend some time with us before our big move south which was wonderful since this was their first time visiting D.C.  We kept them busy visiting the major landmarks and memorials because those places are just too cool to pass up, but I think they really enjoyed hanging out with our crazy offspring and seeing what they do on a day to day basis.


White House East Wing

Watching Marine One fly away from the South Lawn 

Arlington National Cemetery 

Lincoln Memorial 

Vietnam Memorial 

Mount Vernon 

White House West Wing