Incoming!

I got a chance to take Emma, Mom and Dad to the playground near BWI airport this weekend, and you'll never guess what we saw. It was planes! Landing nearby! 

Emma screamed for nearly every one that came in, which was fun but exhausting. And I'm not sure the passengers could hear her. The planes were pretty loud. 

Picnic in the park

Mom and Dad found a new park for us to hang out in this weekend. It had a perfect lunch picnic spot between a turtle pond and a beautiful gazebo. Best peanut-butter sandwiches ever. 

And then, less than a mile away from there, we found canoes to rent. We took a nice ride along Maryland's South River and Hatchett's Creek and saw a ton of very cool birds. It wasn't as great as Pop Shane's canoe rides on the lake, but it's a lot closer to travel to. 

Climbing down

There's more than one way to get off a tower.

Ready to go out

Mismatched pajamas, unkempt hair and Dad's socks. I'm ready to face the day!

New pets!

Meet Bitey and Joe! Grandmom convinced Mom that we should have some fish around the house, to help answer any marine-related questions. Emma wants to hug them but so far we've kept her dry. But they are cool to watch swim. 

Prehistoric scene

The more things change, the more dinosaurs remain awesome. 

Modern art

All great artists work in their socks, you know. 

Moving time

Grandmom Linda is heading into a new house soon, which means stopping by to help her pack up. Jonathan and I both have lots of great memories here, but as long as the new place has Grandmom in it, we'll love that one too. 

Friendly fire

Never turn your head on a cousin with a water balloon. 

Things to do with mountain lakes

1 -- you can enjoy a walk along the water with Grandmom. 

2 -- You can go fishing with Pop.

3 -- You can make your toes happy. 

Gingerbread houses in July

I don't care if it's the wrong season, candy tastes good any time of year. 

Relaxing up the Poconos

We're up with Grandmom and Pop at the house in the mountains all week long, which means lots of quality time putting our toes in the water and enjoying the sun. I hope we're up for the challenge...