Nothing New...

We have been pretty boring lately, which explains the lack of posts. The weather has been cold again, so we've just been relaxing at home. Last weekend Mommy and Nana went to an auction/dinner for the school and the girls got to spend a fun night home with Daddy watching HSM3! But, that's about it. Hopefully there will be something a little more exciting to report on this weekend...

Washington Christmas Trees...

Last night we went down town to see the lit Christmas trees. We were not able to attend either of the big Christmas Tree lightings, but it was still neat to see them after the fact. It was very cold, about 36 degrees, so we didn't spend much time out of the car. In fact, by the time we got to the White House Carsyn had fallen asleep, and Logan refused to get out of the car again. Maren was shivering so much that we decided not to walk all the way around the Ellipse to get up closer. Guess we'll have to try it again another day...Tonight we're looking forward to popcorn and two of our favorite movies: High School Musical 1 & 2!

Daddy and the girls at the Capitol Christmas Tree...

Maren at the White House Christmas Tree...

What a weekend...

The girls had a three-and-a-half day weekend from school, and fortunately for us daddy had the weekend off from work. The long weekend started off with a special blue ribbon assembly at school and Logan's first "out of uniform" day. Maren and mommy were able to come too. It was a lot of fun seeing all the classes do their songs or skits.

Blue Ribbon Day...

After school we went to the National Zoo for their annual "Boo at the Zoo!" The girls were so excited to get dressed up. We had so much fun trick-or-treating at the zoo. They were giving away some really great stuff. We all received bottles of water, juice boxes, organic cereal bars, granola bars, bags of chips and Cheetos, cotton candy, HSM3 posters and tattoos, ice cream bars (although it was a little cold for that), and way too much candy! We were also able to see all the lions and tigers out. Inside the elephant house we saw the elephants and an enormous hippopotamus. It was a really good time.

Logan as the fairy Vidia, Carsyn as Tinkerbell, and Maren as Halloween Minnie...

Boo at the National Zoo...

Friday morning we took the girls to a huge pumpkin patch and outdoor fun park. There were giant slides, corn mazes, hay rides, a petting zoo, yummy food, and tons of pumpkins. The girls loved it!

A fun fall pose...

Carsyn...

Mommy and Logan on the slide...

How do you drive this thing?

Look out!

Logan looking for the perfect pumpkin...

Three little pumpkins...

watching the piglets...

Afterward we went to see the long awaited, High School Musical 3: Senior Year! Logan and Carsyn LOVED it. Maren and Daddy only last about 15 minutes before falling asleep and missing most of the movie. It was a pretty good movie--we definitely recommend it!

We're all in this together...

We had plans to do some fun outdoor stuff on Saturday, but it rained all day. So we just relaxed at home and went out to dinner in Alexandria for Mommy's birthday.


Sunday after mass Logan had her last cheer game of the season. It was a beautiful day for it. Afterward Carsyn, Logan, and Mommy went over to our friends from ballet class while Daddy, Nana, and Maren did some canvassing for Barack Obama!

On the way to church...

Logan's last game...

What a fun Fall weekend we had!

Let her eat cake...

Maren's first Birthday Cake!

Maren absolutely loved her cake. Neither Logan nor Carsyn enjoyed their first birthday cakes as much as Maren did. She immediately dove straight in. She like tasting it and playing it and cried when she had to get out of her highchair and into the bath tub.

Maren had fun opening her presents too. Of course Logan and Carsyn probably like this part more. The evening was topped of with the world premier of HSM2--we were not disappointed.

Only 1 more day...

Oh my goodness! We are so excited--only one more day! 'Til what, you ask? Are we so excited that the girls' dad is coming home pretty soon? Or that it's Maren's birthday Friday? Those are both good guesses, but the real reason we're so thrilled is that High School Musical 2 premiers tomorrow!!! We're excited about the other stuff too!