The National Zoo, and in the Nation, there was sledding.

The National Aquarium.

I have assumed if the word NATIONAL is in a description, it will be good, whatever it is.

NOT the case for the Aquarium. It was small, over priced, and the kids couldn't see very well into the tanks. So, now for my honest opionion....

Really, it was a fun thing to do, once.

The weather, before a few storms has been fantastic! (like in the 50s)

so the kids and I packed a lunch, and headed to the zoo.

This picture reminds me of an old couple, sunning themselves, as they reminisce of the good old days. We found ourselves a sunny bench, and enjoyed lunch.

The zoo was Awesome! The lions had just welcomed 6 new cubs!! They were out, roaring the morning away.

We managed to get to the zoo with everything BUT a spoon for Henrys yogurt.

What to my wondering eyes should appear but a dusty old sucker, in the depths of the diaper bag.

Oh yes, he finished the yogurt that day.

My little poopers.

So proud of this stinker!

So, it snowed, which I am learning is BIG news.

And this picture just makes me chuckle. If you look at Charlies face, its almost as if I told them, (before I took the picture),

Ok Chars, look really sad and depressed about going sledding. Ok, perfect. 1,2,3.

So naturally, we went sledding.

Yes, we adorned our rain boots and levis (and pink gloves for the boys)

The kids had a fun time, and I can't wait to get real snow stuff, and make this party official!

This is why dads go to work. If they don't, nothing gets done.

Work was delayed 2 days this week from the weather, and schools were out by Wednesdays.

I love this arrangement.

And cute little Lucy.

She's having a tea party, with baby betty, hippo and the polar baby.

Oh, and you're invited!