Monday, May 28, 2007

Prince William Forest Park

Last Friday night we went camping with some friends -
It was Isaac's first time so we took it easy and car-camped.

Isaac going for the Hitler-look

The boys were soon covered in mud from that puddle.

We went on a hike that soon ended when Daniel found rocks to throw in a stream.

Isaac also joined in the fun -
At home, a few hours later, Marc found a tic in his hair- so if you look closely you may be able to find it.

The cute couple - Scott and Katie,
with Daniel thinking about splashing them.

Swimming

Here we are in the Tilleman's back yard.

At the beginning the swimming suits were on . . .

but not for long.

Many say that we are not feeding our children enough- as you can tell from their emaciated bodies. I posted this photo as evidnece that we indeed feed them.

Madison's New Kitchen

The night before Kim left for Utah we had to see the new kitchen.

The toddlers loved the new counter.

Kim remodeled the entire kitchen 8 months pregnant -
She laid the tile, hung the cabinets, put up the dry wall - everything - My hero!
To distract the kids we put on a movie while Kim & Marc worked on the closet doors. I also enjoyed the movie because I'm usually in the way with these "projects".

Isaac loved the new stove - Maybe a little too much.
See you guys in a few months - we'll miss you!

St. Michael's

Here we are in St. Michael's Maryland.
We started the day at the Maritime museum





Here's Daniel enjoying the Expo for model boats

Daniel was even able to make his own model boat.

Here are the boys testing the water -

Isaac just loved playing in the water and throwing the boats.


Marc & Isaac at the top of the lighthouse enjoying the view.

Throwing rocks - An activity that could last for hours -literally.

The chubby fingers and the claws

Marc should've been a surgeon - he got every bit of meat off those crabs

Isaac wasn't a fan of the sea food so he settled for the pepper shaker.

Monday, May 14, 2007

National Geographic

National Geographic - Explorer's Hall

At National Geographic's headquarters there is a rotating exhibit which always has great stuff.
The latest is all about maps and it's super kid-friendly and free. The boys loved it!


Isaac with the trains and trucks


Isaac loved this one too - It was made for 18 month olds.


Isaac eating a dirty plastic toys in the toy tent.



Daniel rowing the boat -
Every time he moved the oar a loud voice would say, "Yes, you found the north star." I was a little tired of hearing that over and over again. The boys, of course, never tired of it.

Eastern Market

The Eastern Market Fire

The remains of the building
Isaac is a little sad about the fire but Daniel seems to be enjoying the sight of all the fire trucks.

Where the fire began -

National Mall

The National Mall with the Laytons

We all flew a kite with the cousins. Here are the boys tired from all the running.


WW II monument is behind them



Marc, Daniel and Abe



Daniel at the National Arboretum playing in the gross water.

The Laytons at the Arboretum

National Arboretum
The Laytons came to visit from Ohio

The boys with Emi, Paige and Evan feeding the fish

Isaac loved to place the food in the fish's mouth


Isaac crawling in the clean water by the Capitol's old columns

A nice view of Daniel
There's Emi trying to save her sandals from Isaac - He loved to throw them in the clean green water.