events outside

The other day we spotted some deer very close to our house in the backyard (which is a forest.) Girlie was able to watch them for awhile.

Our late snow fall and I think this maybe our first snowman (or woman.)

5 years old

She LOVED taking rainbow cupcakes into her school for snack!

She asked me when she was going to turn 5 because she still looked 4.

and she has learned to swing all by herself!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to a sweet boy who turned 2!!

 

Breaking news: We have our first snow!

"Get together"
 lil miss was very excited and lil man tagged along

in the back yard

his first snow angel

Inaugural Ball

 At the last minute (6 hour notice) I was invited to one of the Inaugural Balls. Sure sounds fun!

I was told to wear a regular dress and I'd be fine. I should have known Ball = Gowns. I told myself "you're never going to see these people again, whatever."

And the performer was Lady Gaga. I never would have thought I'd be going to Lady Gaga but I never would have thought I'd be going to a Ball either. She is a good  "live" singer and it was fun to have front row entertainment. She sang one song with Tony Bennet. The President and the Vice President also gave a small Hooray Speech. The President and the First Lady are pretty cute together.

 

Zoo Lights

riding the carousel,
girlie rode the fox, mister rode the rhino

sleeping Gorilla. It was interesting to see them sleep all tucked in, resembling humans. Most of them had several blankets to sleep with.

beautiful lights

Merry Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting the President

Thanks to a connected Grandpa we were able to attend a holiday party at the Blair House. The Blair House is home to visiting chiefs of state and heads of government while they are in Washington. In essences its the president's guest house.



Look Who I got to shake hands with!


This was taken in the Lincoln Room at the Blair House.

The Truman Study 

The courtyard