Capitol Picnic

Mom was laid up with the flu or food poisoning or something yesterday but took Raina out to get some fresh air. She and Raina went for a stroll to the Capitol grounds and had a little picnic. Raina met a friendly squirrel and took a nap.

Capitol Picnic

Tub Time

Raina is getting close to outgrowing her Tummy Tub. She's started jumping from a sitting position, and is getting close to tipping this contraption over. Makes Dad nervous but also creates some good photo ops. Here are some snaps from tonight's session....

Bathtime 2

Acquarium

Mom took Raina to the Acquarium today and struggled to take some interesting pics on account of how Raina was hogging the spotlight. Here are some images of the trip and the picnic on the lawn afterward.

DC Acquarium

Napkin, Please

Raina had particular trouble this week eating her rice cereal and staying clean. Actually we figure most of it ended up on her bib, the floor or Mom and Dad.

Daddy Daycare

Uncle Andrew was off today, home with Ashlyn. Dad took the day off and broke Raina out of school to hang out. When we planned this a few months ago, we envisioned lots of video games, a few beers and two perpetually napping babies. In hindsight this was a little naive. We ended up changing diapers, consoling, feeding and bouncing, among other things. Nary a video game was played, and all the beers remained snug in the refridgerator. Ah well, we'll try this again in a few months when Ashlyn and Raina can entertain themselves. Here's a pictures of Raina getting ready to go in the morning. Only slightly excited at the prospect of skipping out on daycare.

Dinner

We started giving Raina rice cereal a few weeks ago to get her used to the idea of solid, er, plasma based food. So far she's a huge fan. We put a spoon in one hand and she thinks she's doing all the work. Hilarious to watch this all transpire. Anyhow, here's a pic of Uncle Jon feeding Raina some rice cereal Sunday. We cooked steaks and potatoes, then watched AFV... wholesome evening.

Waking Up

Raina coming back to life after a solid two hour nap.

Day at the Zoo

Raina and Mommy spent the day at the National Zoo. Raina liked the elephants and the meerkats but she loved the baby gorilla!

Zoo Visit

Raina Rolls Over

Video from Easter that Dad just managed to get uploaded. Raina's first roll and reaction from the peanut gallery.

Granny Get-Well

Mom, Dad and Raina went to see Grandma again this past week on account of how she had an unexpected hospital trip. Grandma is recovering quickly, everyone is relieved. Grandpa Terry will be waiting on her hand and foot (right, Grandpa?).

Raina enjoyed the pool again this trip and took some record naps in the Florida heat. We learned she is still not a fan of car rides. Like her Grandpa Jared I guess.

Granny Get-Well Visit

Dinner at Uncle Jon's

We did Taco night at Uncle Jon's place with Dutch's famous gaucamole and pico. Delicious. Raina and Jon watching TV.

Florida Vacation

Pics from vacation with Grandma and Grandpa in Florida. Raina's first flight went surprisingly well. No major fits and no issues with changes in air-pressure, that could tell anyway. Major relief. Mom and Dad resolved to be less stressed next time we fly with baby.

Florida Vacation