Day 462 | Boys of Summer

Do you see the little one in the background?

Day 461 | Back to Whole Foods

After quite a hiatus (about nine months!), we made it back to a Whole Foods Half Pint Kids Club class today. Why yes, we will make super delicious-looking berry tarts and will enjoy eating every bite!

And now we wait for the rain to come in and give us a break from the crazy DC heat. I'm ready. 

Day 460 | The Mall

Every time we venture down to The Mall for a morning outing it turns into the best decision ever. Today was no exception. 

It turns out the cure to overcoming a rocky start to the morning is holding various insects, watching a turantula eat her weekly meal, learning about animal skeletons, and running up and down a well-placed ramp at the National History Museum. Oh, and a lovely picnic in a shady spot overlooking the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial to wrap up the outing. 

I need to get up the motivation to trek down there more often...even if it is the height of tourist season. 

Day 459 | Walking in the Rain

What happens when you've been cooped up for too many days because of the heat but it's raining post-bedtime? A walk in the rain, of course.

It's actually quite lovely, you know, to have nowhere to be and no reason to stay dry. Just me and my thoughts enjoying the city I call home. 

Special note: I think this is the first complete selfie (that is, of just me, no one else). Don't hate me for it. I promise it won't become a pattern. 

Day 458 | Monday

A great Sunday followed by a pretty good Monday. The boys and I had a lovely low-key morning with an errand checked off the list and some beautifully shaded playground time. A cheaper than expected plumber visit (but still too expensive, obviously) with a quick and easy fix was equally as exciting.

Now dinner is ready to go in the oven and the boys are enjoying a well-coordinated nap time. No complaints here. 

Day 457 | Sunday

Just a typical Sunday around here. Delicious pancakes, a trip to an indoor pool (I'm over applying sunscreen!), good naps, some late afternoon sliding, and sushi to round off the day. If only every day could be Sunday.

Day 456 | Pasta

We had friends over tonight for a yummy pasta dinner. A tried and true recipe for Creamy Fettuccine with Corn and Arugula.

So nice to catch up with some lovely people after a few weeks away.