National Book Festival

Mason,

You've discovered the joy of reading, Darling, which makes me incredibly happy! May your love of books never fade.

Last year, you were exactly one week old when you attended your first National Book Festival. This year was a different experience. You're two for two with this festival, Sweetie!

Much to our surprise, you writhed with excitement when you spotted the furry PBS characters. We recognized a few characters from your books, but we didn't know most of them because we don't watch TV. But you were so excited, we had to stand in line to meet as many characters as we could.

However, once you got close to the furry friends, your excitement turned to fear.

You did okay with Clifford.

But not so well with George.

Reading to you every day is fun. Watching your love for books abound is joyous. Looking forward to celebrating the joy of reading daily, as well as each year at the book festival, with you.

Happy reading, Mason!

Love,

Mommy

one week old

Mason,

To celebrate your turning one week old, we left the house. Daddy carried you to the farmers market behind our house in the Baby Bjorn. We go to the farmers market every Saturday morning during the market's season. This is your first of many trips!

We gave you a tour of our usually beautiful, but now much neglected back yard on our way home after the market. 

Then we hopped in the car and drove down to my favorite annual DC event: the National Book Festival.  Usually I attend this event in its entirety. This year, that wasn't possible, but I still wanted you to make an appearance at your first book festival, and to pick up a poster and take a family picture. An extremely nice DC parking enforcement officer allowed us to park illegally right near the festival so that we could hop out for a few minutes.

We couldn't help but snap your first picture in front of the United States Capitol on our way back to the car. You live in an amazing city, Mason!

We're looking forward to many more fun outings in the future!

Love,

Mommy