Berry Picking Fun

We took advantage of the most beautiful weather to finally go to a farm to pick berries. Only the blackberries were in season, but we also picked peaches, carrots, lettuce, green peppers and a few tomatoes. This was Indigo's first time on a farm, and the first time for all of us to pick fruits or vegetables. We went to Hollin Farm near Paris, Virginia. This is some of the most picturesque parts of Virginia we have been too. We had so much fun that we definately will do this again!

Indigo's Belated Birthday Party

Better late than never! Since we went to England on the day of Indigo's birthday and then needed time to recover, we delayed her party until early July. It was also one of the first available dates to reserve a beach. Many months ago, Indigo indicated that she wanted a "ladybug" party. So we went with that theme and had a ladybug pinata (handmade by mom and dad), ladybug cupcakes and party favors of shirts with ladybugs and bug stickers! We have many more pics to post so we'll update this at a later date.

July 4th Celebrations and Family Visit

It was a busy July with Clare, Josh, Jacob and baby Sage coming for a visit. Lots of time spent at the beach and in the lake. A visit to the National Zoo was lots of fun. Later in the week Mom & Dad came up as well to join the fun. On July 4th we went to the Spy Museum and then over to the White House, where we had the excitment of a Presidential motorcade returning President Obama home. Before our adventure into the city, we participated in our community July 4th parade all in our red, white and blue. After the fireworks and a terrific barbeque, we had our own celebration of sparklers in our driveway. Indigo may turn out to be a pyro, no fear of the flames!

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