Springtime! Animals are coming out for the summer. We spotted a couple lizards (one below and one not pictured was 4-5 times bigger with a large orange area), a turtle, a 5' black snake, and the usual contingent of deer/rabbits/squirrels/hawks/birds.
But, the most fearsome wildlife in our neighborhood are the 3-8 year old homo-sapiens.
The gang decided to go strawberry picking. Dad made a trip to the dump and got some 'free' mulch. The penalty for not going strawberry picking was the same as the penalty for not going apple picking ... enough fruit for a household of 10.
After picking, beach plans were moved to our house because the beach parking lots were full.
Julia loved preschool at Redeemer, but all good things must come to an end.
A final hurrah involved a walk on the red carpet, songs, a prayer, and a certificate.
Julia poses with her teacher Ms. Engel. Unfortunately Ms. du Chateau was not able to make it because a car jumped a sidewalk and hit her during spring break. All of the teachers (including those in the Racoon class) did a great job!
No rain at the 2019 McLean Day. RJ and Dad biked which was fun on the way there, but a bit tiring on the way back. While at the event, Julia found her friend Noelle who hung out with us for a while.
RJ was tall enough to go on most rides, but several of the big kid rides were a bit scary looking. The bumper cars had only 2 working cars that didn't go straight, so they were out. The car ride had an 18 car (Kyle Busch), so it seemed like a good option.
Julia tried the climbing wall.
The night before bike to work day, Scott Hall and I biked from Reston, VA to Purcellville, VA along the WO&D trail. Scott was ready to go at 4pm. I was ready to go at 5:45pm. Other than that it was a terrific ride. While at dinner, we discussed what time we needed to be ready to go in the morning.
We had 8 people riding from Purcellville, VA to Reston, VA. Great crowd, lot's of fun. Somehow it was decided that we would start riding (not wake up ... actually start riding) at 5:50am. So, I had to get up even earlier than when RJ gets up for video games on the weekend (6am).
We rode around Purcellville picking up people as we went along. Here I am with Scott and Bob.
We were quite a crew by the time we got to the first rest stop in Leesburg, VA. The guy looking over his sunglasses was an apologetic photo-bomber.
Total riding time was about 1 hour 45 minutes for 36 miiles including a detour to get a t-shirt.
Julia at school pointing out the stage their caterpillars on the chart. According to Julia, this took place during "Circle Time."
Each week (and twice a week if laundry is done mid-week) the witch outfit gets worn!
