Gary and Lori(n)

Spring has sprung, but a tad too late. My parents were here the last few days of March and the first few days of April--due to DC's unusual winter spring arrived about 48 hours after they left. Bummer. That didn't stop us from seeing the places the blossoms should have been. The nice thing was it wasn't too hot!  We did quite a bit of walking but we didn't have to worry about a blazing sun making us wet from sweat, instead we had to work with the rain, which got us wet anyway.  It rained for the first three days. Straight. It was a little discouraging, but I think we managed to make everything work.

Riley had to spend a lot of time at school so I was Mom and Dad's personal tour guide. Luckily he snuck away for some fun activities! They were excellent guests and Benson really loved having someone to play with. Dad may have been in dog or monkey mode for the majority of the week.  

Let's begin with pictures- there aren't many.

Dad took Benson swimming - he really loved it. He even dove in when dad wasn't looking. I guess we'll need to do swimming lessons soon!

Benson learned how to climb up on the balcony. He is really careful about it but I always have to watch him. Sneaky boy.

We visited the National Zoo. We were so excited to see the new baby panda- only she was sleeping where no one could see her. That is twice now that I have gone. She needs to wake up!

Dad went to the Air and Space museum one afternoon- It is a goodie!

Here is the mama panda. They eat most of the day.

Lunar landing module. Dad, is that right?

We took a drive up to Delaware to visit Aunt Jenny, her family and new dog! Oh Benson had a wonderful time following Nick around and playing with Charlie. 

"He's nothing but a big sweetheart"

Dad was so nice and drove us across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Thank you, Dad.

On the way home from DE we stopped at the Outlets and Benson got to ride the train-go-round :)

Ha, back to the zoo. Cute baby tiger.

Benson and Nick at the Longwood Gardens. We had the best lunch before going there. Capriotti's. oh. my. the sandwich was soooooo good.

Bens got to go on the merry-go-round at the zoo too! 

Charlie.

The "O-line"  Orangutans cross right about you! Riley never believed that they actually did it, but they definitely do! It was so neat. 

At the Post Office Museum- a new favorite. Across from us, in the stage coach were three statues that were scary looking. Benson didn't appreciate them.

Other highlights:

-We the Pizza

-American History museum war exhibit

-WWII memorial with veterans being honored. (one even stopped to talk to benson, so sweet!)

-Walking around the tidal basin with dead looking cherry trees

-Watching Downton Sixbey

-Watching Lip Syncing battles

-The Amish market

-The almost trip to Fort McHenry

-Having mom and dad around, Thanks for visiting! 

To all other potential visitors- we need you! We know some great places to eat and sight see. We also have two twin beds. and a couch, and an air mattress. Let's just say we can accommodate several visitors at one time. See you soon!