Cherry Blossoms and Sunshine

Ian, Pippin, and I were flying solo last week while Tim traveled to California to play golf and attend a work retreat. We are still very jealous that he got to see Grandmamma and Grandpappa, the pacific ocean, and the gorgeous cypress trees. The Cherry Blossoms just so happened to bloom while Tim was away which he was very bummed about but I am sure got over quickly. My mom came down to help out for a few days while I attended a FEC conference (incredibly stimulating :) It was wonderful! She cleaned all of my floors and even my microwave (something I have been putting off for awhile)!!!

One evening we hiked all the way from the Capitol to the Tidal Basin to see the Cherry Blossoms. It took us 3 hours and by the end Ian and Pippin had had enough but it was well worth it for me and my mom.

We then headed up to PA to spend some time with family and celebrate Abigail's 24th birthday. The weekend was gorgeous and we spent most of the time outside.

Ian turns 9 months this week. He inches his way around, pulls himself up, and has learned how to sit back down again (only after many bruises on the back of his head though). Still no teeth but he sure does love to chew on everything and anything.