Apples, Airplanes, and the River

Summer fun continues with lots of time spent outside. Holden loves visiting the big apples trees in our back yard.

Picking one that isn't "yucky" - his new favorite word.

Got one!

Stopping to watch the "buggies" on our walk. For some reason, sidewalk ants are fascinating and apple ants are "yucky"

Holden continues to be obsessed with cars, trucks, trains and airplanes so we went to the park near National Airport to watch the planes take off and land. On the way we saw the metro and a real train. The commentary from the back seat was, "A car!" "A big, big truck!" "A bus!" "A choo-choo!" and of course, "Airplane!" once we got to the park.

Coming in for landingAirplane watching close-up.

Holden's interest was diverted when these "quack quacks" came along.

We spent a few days at the river last week. Holden was a good helper picking up pinecones and sticks for Grammy & Ernie.

Helping Ernie with the grass.

Petting the neighbors yard toys.

Stopping the smell the "flowers"

Ernie showing Holden the heavy equipment a few lots over.

A good time was had by all.

A few other random pics...

Proudly stacking the shakers at the pizza place.

Feed Me!!

Pudding faceThe HamburglerEntertaining himself in Grammy's kitchen.

That's all for August. We have an exciting September coming up - another weekend river trip, 4 days at Virginia Beach, Mother's Day Out starts, Holden's birthday, and party. I better get busy!

Wedding Weekend

Congrats to Jill & Bryan who were married on Aug. 7 in Pennsylvania. We had a fun weekend which included a trip to Hershey's Chocolate World in addition to all the fabulous wedding festivities. The wedding was beautiful and a great time was had by all!

Earlier in the week, cousin Hannah stayed with us for a few days. It was great having her here, she was a great helper and entertained Holden. She even subbed for him at a 2 year old birthday party since he was napping - what a good sport!

Goofing around before bedtime.

Another trip to Burke Lake. This time the train wasn't running so we opted for a carousel ride instead.Look at that face.Pre-wedding lunch. He insisted on feeding himself and amazingly didn't spill a thing much to my surprise and delight.
Arriving at the church.

Walking into the church.

Posing for a few pictures in the church followed by him walking out of the church and remaing outside with Daddy the whole time. He even missed my reading which was too bad since he was my speech coach for the past few days.Uncle Chris & Hannah.The Priest giving Holden candy after the ceremony.
Cousins. Luckily Christina got a better pic of everyone at the reception.

The Prince catching a few ZZZs before the party. Guess it worked because he rocked out at the reception until after 11pm.Grandma being introduced.Self portrait.Molly doing the "robot". They had an incredible band. Hannah and Aunt Stella even got to share the mic with the lead singer. I'm sorry I didn't get a good picture of Lindsey dancing but I did get her John Travola impression on video - hilarious!
Holden with his favorite dancing partners.

Uncle David & Molly

Chris and I with the beautiful bride.On the tram to Chocolate World.

With his 3D glasses getting ready for the movie at Chocolate World. He kept the glasses on the whole time but didn't like some of the special effects. I didn't much care for the simulated rodents running around our legs either but the cocoa scented segment made up for it.

On the Chocolate Tour, the closest Holden has gotten to an amusement park ride. Maybe we'll try some at the beach in a few weeks.Oops - self portrait doesn't work as well for 3.