We just got back from a fun and full week in Washington, D.C. for Dave to attend a perio conference.
I just got finished typing a letter to Ashlyn's teacher listing all of the museums and monuments we saw to try and justify why I didn't think she needed to complete all 37 worksheets her teacher gave her to do while she was on vacation. After I finished the list, I was amazed at all we squeezed into our trip! Here are a few pictures of the things we saw...Above is Mount Vernon.
Our cute little pumpkin. He did manage to get a few treats in his bag (I knew he wanted to try candy, and the only way for him to get it is for me to eat it...so, I willingly ate some candy for you Nate!)
Thanks to Aunt Shannon for bringing some costumes for the girls to borrow. I knew I wouldn't have time to make costumes this year. Ash was a witch and Sadie was Ariel. They were happy as could be with their costumes and had a blast trick-or-treating with the Schwab's (my sis-in-law's parents where we were staying). I realize that I am still a kid when I can hardly wait to dive in to the goods after trick-or-treating. I still love all of that sugary candy!
This was the first full day in D.C. Dave was gone to meetings before we were awake. It was quite an experience figuring out the subway system in D.C. with Nate in the sling and the girls at my side. We had a great day exploring the National Mall and seeing as much as we could.
We were at the Lincoln Memorial - one of our favorite places on our trip. Dave was reading the Gettysburg Address to the girls. I thought they all looked so cute as they listened to Dave and were so interested in the story that went along with the Addresss.
This is a common sight of the girls when Sadie is too short for something. I'm surprised how happily Ash gets on all fours for Sadie.
Our carved pumpkins!
Ashlyn created her own cookie recipe (peppermint chocolates, as she named them) yesterday, and they looked a bit like Dave's first cookies he made as a kid. They tasted great...they just looked a little flat.
Sadie searched through a recipe book and found these creations she wanted to make, and she named them "sandwich cookies". She made them for a party she is planning. I asked her who was invited and she said this one would just be a family party. I asked her what we would do at the party and she said "Oh, just eat some treats." Sounds like a fun party to me!
