Daddy Date

Chris took the boys to a GW gymnastics meet today for their Daddy Date. (I call it that,  I'm sure they have a much more macho term)  It's perfect timing as this weekend we return to gymnastics after a one year hiatus focusing on team sports and swimming. Their favorite parts were the backpack of candy Daddy brought and the balloons from the cheerleaders. 

My favorite part?  Cleaning the whole house without refereeing these two and a bonus nap. Oops,  I mean their smiles ♡

Science Museum Sillies

Here's some highlights of our visit to the Maryland Science Museum today. We've gotten our money's worth from this (Groupon!) family membership!  Bonuses...No accidents and a quiet car ride home!

Great Day at Gravelly Point

Today we visited Gravelly Point Park for the first time, and can only say, what took us this long!?

The boys sat and watched the planes fly over us.

Between flights, Gavin gripped his soccer ball tight.

And my 5 going on 15 year old listened to (children's) music.

Ethan would announce if a flight was headed our way.

Gavin would pout "Oh maaaaaan" if it didn't head our way.

But boy he lit up saying "It's coming!!!"

Then they moved on to climbing trees

and playing ball.

(I looooove that picture)

Then they had the best of both worlds and watched the planes from the trees!

Days like this make me a little sad school is starting in a couple of weeks.

 

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Washington Trip Wipe Out

This morning Gavin and I took a train ride to DC. Being downtown made him want to sleep, it made me want to get my suit and heels back out!

What makes me love Chris more?

1. He's the best husband

Last night, Chris set up a ladies night out for us girls and we had a blast!

After I rolled in at 3am, he let me sleep in. Heaven.

2. He's the best father.

THEN he took the boys solo to their favorite place, the GW basketball court! (I napped again!)

When we told Gavin where they were going, he signed "basketball game", yelled "Dada!", and ran to the door. "Car!!!"

Here is Ethan at Gavin's age, two years ago, on the very same spot!

Brothers united in the love of sports. And their Daddy!

The verdict, I think it's a tie for #1 and #2!

 

Great Start to Father's Day Weekend

Walking to breakfast at First Watch.

"Truck Touch" in DC with longtime friends the Thomas's!

Ethan built a helicopter at the Home Depot station.

Climbed aboard a police motorcycle (bucket list goal completed!).

Then the boys climbed aboard the police helicopter they had watched land! (MAJOR Ethan bucket list item!!)

Great weather. Great day. Great Daddy.