summer fun

Mason,

As usual, our lives are full. Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to this summer.

mastering the slide

trying to be like Mommy

besties

wearing a big boy backpack 

witnessing the orangutan crossing at the zoo

multiple trips to the zoo

Happy Father's Day!

I love you, Daddy! 

visiting Grandmom and Granddad in Tennessee

celebrating July 4th with Auntie, Grammy, and Grandpa on the National Mall

There's nothing like July 4th in DC!

annual carousel ride on the National Mall

water lilies in bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

lots of water time this summer

blueberry picking

We also picked blackberries on that trip . . .

and rode down a giant slide.

These produce-picking outings are some of our favorites.

Fresh fruit, beautiful scenery, and lots of open space for running-what more could one ask for?

Running with--and barking orders at--Mommy.

relaxing in the back yard

visiting the Eco-Goats at Congressional Cemetery

viewing the Titan Arum's bloom at the U.S. Botanic Garden

your new happy place--the train observation platform behind Union Station

Apple picking! We also picked peaches and blackberries (again) that day.

Love,

Mommy