Hiking trip

Today was another scorcher.  We tried to come up with something to do, but everything is outdoors and so hot.  Eventually we decided to attempt the heat on a hike at Government Island down the street from us.  It's hot outside, but most of it is shaded by the trees so it was worth a shot.  There is also a creek along the way (which turned out to be too deep)

It was a nice hike, but of course very hot.  We survived, but if we had gone any later in the day it would've been much more difficult to manage with the boys.  They were troopers, even with the sweat!  

This was the last day of Dad and Grandma's visit, so we grilled some chicken and veggies and had a nice quiet night in before heading to bed early for the train in the AM.  

Dad and E Step ready for the trail

This was the sunniest patch we hit.  It was hot!

I'm dying to do this tire swing

Little Hug bandit with his ampaman

"Candid" shot.  Kidding...

This was a long bridge

E Step in his new Fedora hat for sunny days

Neko had to test it out too.  He was passed out from drinking.  

E Step being a happy boy

D Step eating ice cream.  He has a serious addiction

The whole family

Elijah 365- part 44

This week, we had more guests come visit.  Our visitors this time included my Dad, Brother, and Grandmother.  My Grandma had never met my boys before, so we were excited.  This was also Dad and Ric's first trip down since we got our new house.  Z and E Step have loved the love and attention.  Unfortunately, not all our plans panned out well.  However both boys were troopers despite the issues.  

Day 311- July 15

Day 312- July 16.  At the Marine Corps Museum

Day 313- July 17.  Made it to DC for about 45 minutes.  

Day 314- July 18.  Quick photo with everyone before Grandma and Dad left

Day 315- July 19.  E Step wearing his new onesie.  

Day 316- July 20.  Made it into DC for the day with Uncle Ricky.  E Step was such a good boy.

Day 317- July 21.  Monkey boy eating his chicken and veggies at dinner

DC trip attempt

Today we headed up to DC for the day to go see some sights and museums.  Or so we thought.  

As you may recall, a few months ago on our trip to DC, Z Step threw up in the car in front of the federal buildings and many cops.  It was a mess.  We realized that giving him milk before any kind of car trip was a big no no.  He's always had issues with milk since he was weaned after his first birthday. Today I was in such a rush getting everything together to hit the road on this very very hot day (103) that I forgot this and gave him a cup of milk AND a yogurt.  As if on cue, as soon as we got into DC, Z Step began puking again.  We attempted to find a parking spot to pull over and clean up, but found nothing.  After 45 minutes of driving around, I finally pulled into a handicap spot to clean him up a bit more.  He was put into a t-shirt my dad happened to have, and we cleaned the seat the best we could.  He looked pathetic.  He was so sad, and not his usual silly self.  With all the parking issues we were facing, the heat, and this sick boy, we decided we were not meant to be in DC today.  So we headed home.  What a bummer.  It was worth a try, but it seems the odds were not in our favor today.  We did however get to view a few sites from the car!  

E Step having his "breakfast" before our trip.  

The Jefferson memorial

Dad and a sick boy in his t-shirt

E Step playing in the grass.  He was so good

Unfortunately the Washington Monument has been under construction since we got here.  

Uncle Ricky and E Step