Cherry Blossoms in DC

We made an effort and went and saw the cherry blossoms in DC anyway, and they were beautiful. Obviously not a huge mass bloom, but enough little pockets that we could get some blossoms. There were obviously some trees that were done, and other trees (like the grove we found) that had bloomed ok.
Kids thought the best thing about the afternoon was getting the ice cream. Sigh.

Flowers

The joys of a good camera and some pretty flowers

Massive wasp nest (?)

Looked up on a walk and saw this. Too neat for the squirrels, and hanging off the branch. I think it must be wasps or something?

Two feet!

This is a baby's butt, hope it isn't too much information. We (the royal we, meaning, she) has got hold of both feet, and occasionally, usually on the change table when there isn't so many layers on, can get a foot in her mouth. Happy days!

Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossoms were roaring towards a record early bloom, and along came an icestorm, effectively, coating everything in a layer of ice. The day we were going to go admire the blooms, it was 32F maximum and windy (and bitterly cold). About 50% of what was out was destoryed. So the cherry blossoms in DC were smaller this year, to say the least. You have to feel for the people who made the trip of a lifetime to see them. However, a bit further east, our cherry blossoms were lagging, and have just started coming out, and they are not affected by frost, and are beautiful to see! The disadvantage is there isn't a mass bloom to admire like there usually is in Washington. Maybe next year!

More Hockey!

We joined the extra bonus spring session that was available Wednesday nights. Boys are ecstatic. This is a scrimmage towards the end.

My fridge

Not many other people have a whole squadron of aeroplanes flying over their fridge?! (and a pink and purple tank by the five year old...)
This is not how to decorate your fridge if you want to sell your house, or unclutter your space. It does, however, give me a way to love and admire my children's art work then recycle, in front of them and with their cooperation.