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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Washington D.C.
Last weekend, we headed to Washington DC, for a post-tax season mini vacation.
We left late Friday morning, stopped for a quick lunch at MCD and got there a little after 3:00.
The first stop was one of my requests - Georgetown Cupcakes. I love watching DC Cupcakes on TLC and have wanted to go there since I watched the first episode. There were so many choices to make, but Grammy and I decided on the Chocolate Ganache, Tom and Tim got the Cherry Blossom and the kids both got Vanilla2. I also got a Red Velvet (one of their bestsellers) to have the next night. I LOVED them and would definitely want to go back. :)
That night we went to Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grill (http://www.tortoiseandharebar.com/) for dinner. It was something I found online and it had good reviews. The food was yummy and the bar turned out to be a Steelers Bar - how funny!
Saturday morning, after a big breakfast at our hotel, we took the shuttle over to the mall to ride on this open top bus (http://www.dctours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=2162) that Grammy found online. It was pretty chilly, but the kids insisted on riding up top - so we had to do that.
We ended up seeing all the important sites and went to the Museum of Natural History for a bit. We also went to another pub for a late lunch (http://www.elephantcastle.com/dc_penn). We ended up getting back to the mall at 6:30. We spent the rest of the night in the hotel, since we were all tired.
Sunday, we had another big breakfast at the hotel, loaded up the car and headed to the National Zoo. We got there a little after it opened and it wasn't too crowded at first. The kids got to see all the animals they wanted and we let them ride the carousel before we left.
On the way home we stopped at this cute little tavern in Bedford, PA for dinner (http://www.jeanbonnettavern.com/).
It was a fun, jam-packed weekend.
We left late Friday morning, stopped for a quick lunch at MCD and got there a little after 3:00.
The first stop was one of my requests - Georgetown Cupcakes. I love watching DC Cupcakes on TLC and have wanted to go there since I watched the first episode. There were so many choices to make, but Grammy and I decided on the Chocolate Ganache, Tom and Tim got the Cherry Blossom and the kids both got Vanilla2. I also got a Red Velvet (one of their bestsellers) to have the next night. I LOVED them and would definitely want to go back. :)
Best cupcakes!
Excuse Grace's partially eaten one (and Tommy was eating his)
Saturday morning, after a big breakfast at our hotel, we took the shuttle over to the mall to ride on this open top bus (http://www.dctours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=2162) that Grammy found online. It was pretty chilly, but the kids insisted on riding up top - so we had to do that.
Brr....everyone else was down below - haha
We ended up seeing all the important sites and went to the Museum of Natural History for a bit. We also went to another pub for a late lunch (http://www.elephantcastle.com/dc_penn). We ended up getting back to the mall at 6:30. We spent the rest of the night in the hotel, since we were all tired.
Hanging with Lincoln
Part of the World War II Memorial
View of the White House
Chomp!
Grace looking at the Butterflies (but left shortly after because they scared her)
Tom enjoyed it more than the kids
Tommy loves Grace
What?
Sunday, we had another big breakfast at the hotel, loaded up the car and headed to the National Zoo. We got there a little after it opened and it wasn't too crowded at first. The kids got to see all the animals they wanted and we let them ride the carousel before we left.
Touching elephant poop
Patiently waiting in line
Tommy wanted a high one (I think it was a bear)
Pap-Pap wanted a turn
On the way home we stopped at this cute little tavern in Bedford, PA for dinner (http://www.jeanbonnettavern.com/).
Grace was so tired that she went to sleep eating her applesauce
It was a fun, jam-packed weekend.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Sports!
Last Wednesday, the four of us, Grammy, Pap-Pap and Dave (a friend of Tom's) went to PNC Park for a game.
It was the first time the kids got to see a game at this stadium - we even got in some tailgating before the game.
The game wasn't very crowded, we had great seats and the weather was perfect. Some of us took a little break around the 7th inning and took the kids over to the little playground in the stadium (Tommy even got a little batting practice in).
The next night, we took Tommy to hist very 1st soccer practice. He was a little nervous at first, but then he ended up seeing Jeremy, a friend from school, and he perked right up.
Since we are in the Little Tots class, parent participation is required. Tom and I took turns doing "drills" with Tommy. In between these drills, Tommy would randomly find where Jeremy was and say "Hi Jeremy," like he didn't just say hi to him. It was so funny. Tommy (and I think Tom) had a lot of fun at practice and I think we might have a little soccer player on our hands. :)
It was the first time the kids got to see a game at this stadium - we even got in some tailgating before the game.
The game wasn't very crowded, we had great seats and the weather was perfect. Some of us took a little break around the 7th inning and took the kids over to the little playground in the stadium (Tommy even got a little batting practice in).
Excited for the game
Grace reading the program to catch up on the stats
Tommy & Pap-Pap in their jerseys
Tom was happy to see a game live
Grammy texting the big board - I LUV AJ
Dave and Tommy talking baseball
I'm hanging with Grammy
The next night, we took Tommy to hist very 1st soccer practice. He was a little nervous at first, but then he ended up seeing Jeremy, a friend from school, and he perked right up.
Since we are in the Little Tots class, parent participation is required. Tom and I took turns doing "drills" with Tommy. In between these drills, Tommy would randomly find where Jeremy was and say "Hi Jeremy," like he didn't just say hi to him. It was so funny. Tommy (and I think Tom) had a lot of fun at practice and I think we might have a little soccer player on our hands. :)
Tommy in his gear - Grace is there for support
Dribbling the ball
Tom and Tommy working together
Monday, April 22, 2013
Quality Time with the Kiddos
The whole family has been spending a lot of time together since Tom gets to leave work at a normal time again. Yea!
On Sunday, April 14th, we took the kids to get a haircut and then I was supposed to get a shopping day. About an hour into my shopping, I get a call from Tom telling me to meet him at Med Express. Apparently Tommy was running into the house and tripped and hit his cheek on the concrete step leading from our garage to the house. I think he's taking the chicks dig scars a little too far. Thankfully, it was superficial and they only had to glue it - no stitches.
On the actual tax deadline day - we went to eat at Primanti's and then took the kids for ice cream at Dairy Queen.
The day after the deadline, I treated Tom to a massage at Splendore Med Spa (I treated myself to a facial since it was Spa Week and the facial I wanted was almost half off).
Tom picked me up after our facial and drove us to Murrysville so the kids and I could hang out with our friend Megan and her kids. Tom had to give a talk at a local place with Megan's husband, Chris about tax stuff. :)
On Sunday, April 14th, we took the kids to get a haircut and then I was supposed to get a shopping day. About an hour into my shopping, I get a call from Tom telling me to meet him at Med Express. Apparently Tommy was running into the house and tripped and hit his cheek on the concrete step leading from our garage to the house. I think he's taking the chicks dig scars a little too far. Thankfully, it was superficial and they only had to glue it - no stitches.
Someone was excited to get their hair trimmed
So cute
(both of them)
Pouty face with an "ouchy"
On the actual tax deadline day - we went to eat at Primanti's and then took the kids for ice cream at Dairy Queen.
Yummy
The day after the deadline, I treated Tom to a massage at Splendore Med Spa (I treated myself to a facial since it was Spa Week and the facial I wanted was almost half off).
Tom picked me up after our facial and drove us to Murrysville so the kids and I could hang out with our friend Megan and her kids. Tom had to give a talk at a local place with Megan's husband, Chris about tax stuff. :)
They loved the swing set
The boys making a mess
Grace doing what she does best - read!
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