House Sitting So Far

Bryan and I are house sitting while his parents go on a much needed cruise. We’re having a great time partying in their house and enjoying the local attractions.

Here is Susan with Alice just before departing

DC Zoo

We went to the Zoo on Saturday with Ashley, Matt and LouisAlice refused to hang out in the Ergo carrier so once Louis needed his front facing carrier we put her in the stroller and once Norah was exhausted from walking Bryan carried her. Norah has loved that carrier since she was a newborn. I’m so disappointed that Alice doesn’t also love it since it is so comfortable and convenient.The zoo was packed but it was worth fighting the crowds because we got to see this:We also saw a Giant panda and Orangutans swinging from ropes in the open air across the zoo but for some reason I only felt compelled to take pictures of the turtles.

Picnic in Great Falls National Park

Sunday we met up again with the Russell’s for a picnic and walk in Great Falls. Here is Matt checking out moss with NorahAshley with LouisI took lots of pictures of Alice

      

Here she is with CourtneyL to R: Norah, Bryan, Lindsey, Courtney, Greg

Norah

We’ve been running Norah ragged with walking, triking and playtime at the park so in her down time she likes to relax with some Disney princess time. She wanted to wear her recently acquired “princess dress” from Mimi while she watched CinderellaI took Greg and Norah for a walk today. Greg got pretty far ahead so I asked him to wait but Norah decided more intervention was necessary and took off running to catch up with him and hold his hand. They held hands the rest of the walk which is significant since Greg isn’t very touchy feely. I think they are kindred spirits. Norah and Greg have been having whole conversations with each other.We still have five days to go so there will be more pictures to come