A picture from a while ago

This picture was taken in Indianapolis when Lily was just over one.  She is enjoying time with her Grandma Norma & Grandpa Cliff.  She enjoyed Grandpa Cliff's glasses and kept taking them from him.  She was amazingly gentle with them for her age.  Looking forward to another visit from them hopefully this coming Thanksgiving.

Great weekend (not at the beach)

This weekend we decided to stay in D.C. and not go to the beach.  Yes, believe it as it is true.  We had a great time running a few errands on Saturday and then Sunday we took the metro (train) into downtown D.C. and hit the museums.  We went to the Conservatory which has a great children's garden that Lily loved.  Then we hit the Native American Museum and the Hirshorn (Contemporary Art).  The Hirshorn had a great art exhibit of light that was very interactive with kids and Lily actually enjoyed herself.  A wonderful way to beat the heat and take in some culture.

Another Dixon's Visit

We had a fantastic Fourth of July with Chad, Stefanie & Lauren.  Not only did we get to spend time at the beach house, but we got to head to New Jersey and hit "The Jersey Shore" complete with a paparazzi viewing of Snooki.  Next it was off to Atlantic City for a night of shopping and casino's.  And we even hit Cape May which is definitely a repeat.  While the weather was hot (yes 90-100+ everyday), we still had a great time.  And the added bonus... get ready... Lily is potty trained.  Aunt Steph is taking all the credit which is fine by me.  It took us many "cheetos" to get her convinced to go, but it finally worked and she is doing great.  Definitely a bonus to the holiday week.

Chris and Chad watching fireworks in our beach community

Stefanie & Lauren on the ferry to Cape May

Kim, Chris and Lily on the ferry

The Dixon's

Chris, Lily & Uncle Chad

Trip to Oregon for Courtney's Graduation

This last weekend we spent a long five day weekend in Oregon celebrating Courtney's graduation from Portland State.  The big news is that Courtney landed an Assistant Coaching job for the girls basketball team at Willamette University.  Go Bearcats!  Lily also got the opportunity to spend week #2 with more family.  She got to see Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, friends and so many cousins.  Everyone was so kind to her.  The weather was beautiful the day we had Courtney's party, but it was a cold spell after that.  Yes we woke up one more to 45 degree weather.  Ugh!  Then we came back to 90-100 degree weather in D.C.  I felt like I was thawing out a bit.

Lily, Kim and Baby Tanner (7 weeks old and look at the head of hair)

Lily on the up & down (aka teeter tooter)

Lily & MacKenzie deliverying Courtney's gifts

New chrome wheels for Courtney's Corolla

Lily, Grandma Norma & MacKenzie

Lily eating the frosting off her cupcakes compliments of Grandma Donna

Lily & Mom at Courtney's graduation

The big moment

The Cremer clan (lots of tall people!)

Grandpa Cliff, Courtney & Grandma Norma (she makes them look so short)

Two sad parents & one really happy brother!

The Dixon's Visit

We were lucky this last week (well two weeks ago now) to have Scott, Tish, Madison & Michael visit. What fun we had.  Lily was in heaven playing with her cousins.  We got to spend some great time in D.C. then headed to the beach.  What a fun week!

In Baltimore.  Chris, Scott, Tish, Madison, Lily & Michael

I love this picture below.  Look at Lily's face.

Memorial Day 2012

We were able to spend the three day Memorial Day weekend at the beach house.  What a fantastic weekend it was.  The weather was absolutely perfect and we got to enjoy the opening weekend of the wave pool in our community.  Lily loved having all the other kids around to play with and met many new friends as long as enjoying spending some time with some old friends.

Must have a banana between the indoor pool and the outdoor pool.  

Enjoying the wave pool for the first time (everyday!)

Enjoying Springtime

I know it isn't fair to update a month's worth of posts at one time, but we get so busy that it is hard not too.  We've had an excellent spring in the D.C. area.  Full of lots of nice weather.  Lily has discovered the sprinkler and the fact that it isn't just for mowing the lawn.  We've also hit lots of local hangouts to enjoy as well.  Went to the zoo one weekend, but we have so many zoo pictures that we stopped taking them.

Lily went down this huge slide all by herself.  I don't think it is meant to be for two year olds, but she wanted to... so why not.

Waterfront in Old Town Alexandria