This week marked the start of the festival in DC and a celebration commemorating Japan's gift of cherry blossom trees to the US in 1912. Since the blooms were at their peak, we decided to have a picnic out at the tidal basin on Saturday. We had so much fun being out as a family! I can't wait for more beautiful weather so we can do this kind of stuff a lot more!
We took the metro into the District from Old Town. It was Baker's first time on DC's train system...sad that he's been on a NY subway several times but not in DC. Anyway, we had no idea how windy it was going to be until we got off the train. Wow, there were some crazy winds going on which made it so much colder than what it should have been! The temp was mid 60 but it felt so much colder and I was so not prepared or dressed for it! BTW, did you notice Baker's new Crocs? My sister-in-law just sent them to him and Brad and I just died laughing because of how small they were. It was hilarious to see his little feet in them. Baker absolutely loves them...he just smiled constantly the first few times we put them on him!
The Washington Monument looks beautiful surrounded by cherry blossoms.
Thankfully, Baker fell asleep on the stroll over there. We decided to go out that morning during his naptime and prayed that he would fall asleep. To our amazement, he did!
The Jefferson Memorial from across the tidal basin.
Brad and I take our own picture, very common for us! We like to do these a lot when we go out, for at least one shot!
A view of the cherry blossoms surrounding the entire tidal basin. Thank you Japan for such beautiful trees!
We met up with Carolyn, Noah, her mom who is visiting and her friend Cathy at the Jefferson Memorial. As sad as it is, it was our first time going to this memorial! I guess when you live in DC, you see all of these monuments all the time from the road but we just never made the trip to see it up close.
We set up the picnic and the boys immediately wanted to take off!
I love this picture. Baker has so much pep in his step as he strolls about!
Baker with the Jefferson Mem behind him.
Daddy and Baker go for a stroll.
Noah and Baker - I'm sure they are having some intense conversation about juice and bellies.
Yippee, freedom!
Cutie Noah goes out and about!
Carolyn and Noah
Mommy and Baker standing with the blossoms. Thank God, Carolyn had an extra vest that she let me wear!
I loved Baker's sweet face in this one so I had to post it!
Daddy and his boy - Baker was really into his stick!
The typical family shot!
Some folks were out playing music at the park. They were handing out brochures about the 12 Tribes. This particular group was called the Peacemaker Marines. They are clearly some religious group and their music sounded very Jewish...really cool to listen to. Baker and Noah were fascinated from the start. We couldn't get the boys away from them. Baker kept going up to their instruments wanting to touch them. It's amazing to see how kids have a love for music at such young ages!
Baker and his stick. He carried this stick around with him everywhere he went!
Mmmm, what's in the picnic bag?
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