The Battle of New Orleans

Sorry for the delayed post but extracurricular activities (a baseball game) kept us from our regularly scheduled post. It was a relatively quiet week that ended with a ridiculously busy weekend.

On Friday night we had an end of the year party at Jack's school. A Mardi Gras theme party in June with plenty of food, a moon bounce and pony rides. It was a busy night. Saturday was Jack's day o' birthday parties. In the afternoon he had school mates Bea and Nora's joint birthday party at a local kid's museum then it was right off to friend Cannon's party with another moon bounce! Jack had a great time at both parties and used the drive in between to take a quick nap. We finished off Saturday night with movie night - Aladdin and Chinese food.

Sunday was Aunt Kelly's birthday so we headed over towards Mount Vernon and had a nice bike ride with Kelly, Grandpa Tom and Grandma Gail. After the ride we (along with Aunt Kelly) headed over to see George Washington's house. Did I mention that Jack was dressed as a pirate the entire day? After seeing the president's house we headed over the Tom and Gail's for a birthday dinner. After that it was homeward bound for a good night's sleep. Needless to say, the children had to be woken up for school on Monday!

On to the pictures.


Jack's "Mardi Gras" party float.


Lily riding a pony.


Jack decorating his own cupcake and Bea and Nora's party.


Half the crew.


A post bike ride picture.


With George, Martha and the Grandkids. Just before this picture, Jack took his hat and put it on the little boy. Needless to say the women and the info desk were not entertained.


George, Pirate Jack and Lily.


Admiring the view.


Running down to the Potomac.