Monday, March 26, 2012

Kids enjoying the Blossoms

Pictures of the kiddies enjoying the Cherry Blossoms - I say enjoying lightly
enjoying popsicles on our walk over to the trees

Blue face pose in front of Washington Memorial

I like the yellow bush with the pink blossoms in this shot






running down the ramp

hopping down the stairs



one picture that shows why I said "enjoying" lightly

finally convinced them to give me a smile

Hugs

Relaxing before more walking around the Tidal Basin

Luckily I brought lots of treats

Another "enjoying" picture

I love her eyes and expression in this one

Liam wanted me to take a picture of the sign

Sitting in front of mommy's favorite tree

Sunday, March 25, 2012

2012 Cherry Blossoms










My favorite pictures from the Cherry Blossoms this year. 

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Aquarium

 Some of the pictures from our trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore --  The kids and I really enjoyed it, next time we will take Daddy with us (he had to work).  One of the first things you see when you walk in is this large tank with rays, sharks and this beautiful green sea turtle named Calypso.  He was big. 
I love the Nautilus, they look so different. 
 Caitlyn mesmorized by one of the many fish tanks.
 After several escalator rides between several tanks you reach the top of the building where they have an open rain forest with live birds and tanks with fish from that region.  Very neat being transported to an exotic location.  Then you walk down through a huge coral reef region. 
 Then of course my favorite is the dolphin show.  They have several dolphins and the stage is smaller so you can get really close to them. 
 Such amazing mammals, I still have dreams that one day I will train dolphins. 
 After the dolphin show we went to the jellyfish exhibit. 
 Another one of my favorite creatures is the jellyfish.  So unique and they had a ton of them.
 All shapes and sizes and different colors.
 Something I had never seen before, upside down jellyfish, they were small.
Last they have an Australian exhibit with lizards, birds, and this crocodile.  I love Liam's look on his face in this picture.  
We had so much fun and plan to visit again very soon.  They also have a National Aquarium in DC that is not quite as large but one I plan on visiting also.