04.16.10
Gramma Bucky visits!
We had a great visit from my mom this week. She came to see the Cherry Blossom Festival but really she came to help out with housekeeping and taking care of a crazy toddler during spring break.
We braved the crazy crowds to watch the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday morning. I was so thankful that Jonathan took two camp chairs and went early to stake out our spot. When we arrived he had curbside spots right across from the TV announcing stand. We sat and enjoyed the entire parade!
Roller Skating at Sk8 Zone!
We also had fun taking Aliyah on her first roller skating adventure up in Olney, MD. They have this tot time for under 6 year olds where they allow bikes, strollers, push toys, scooters, whatever! We had a great time and thought of Aunt Mar Mar the whole time. She gave the skates to Aliyah and would have been the best “first day” teacher! We surely will go again. Check it out here.
Gramma Bucky got to do Aliyah’s first Hokey Pokey
It was also fun just to PLOP!
Although she looks very elegant, she was still clomping around on those skates!
Sewing! What a novel idea!
My mother was brave enough to schlep my grandmother’s 1960′s Elna sewing machine all the way to DC. Not only did she haul it 3,000 miles, she set me up with a complete sewing kit. Now I feel like a domestic goddess! I am so thankful and have already made one dress for Aliyah.
Thank you Mom for coming out to see us. It was wonderful to have you here and you really are a blessing to our family.
As always, there are more photos at our Picasa site.
Marla said,
04.19.10 at 12:04 pm
Ok, so I’m the proudest Aunt over here! I’m so glad you guys got to try out the skates at a real rink. I can’t wait to go with her soon!! She looks like she had a great time and did pretty well!