Easter Sunday

This last weekend my sister Stephanie and her family came for a visit. We had so much fun together and so did our girls. The cousins played so well together non-stop. We think the hubbies had some kind of bromance going on also, but we didn't ask.

Our weekend was jam packed with sightseeing, museums, cupcake taste testing for reviews, Easter baskets, hunts, and dinner with friends, and lastly the White House Easter Egg Roll.

I'm starting with Easter Sunday. A little out of order, but I really liked a lot of these photos. The girls looked adorable with there matching dresses (thanks Steph) and the weather couldn't have been more beautiful.



Easter morning: The Baskets










The Hunt












The Girls







The Family









The Husbands








Possibly my favorite photos of the day

Tax Day Tea Party- The beginning of a Movement

Sophia and I braved the elements today with hundreds of others in Layafette Park across from the White House. Why would we gather in such awful weather? To protest: taxes, bailouts, and a growing government. Everyone out there at the park today must feel as strongly as I do against these things because standing in puddles and having your jeans soaked to your knees is the worst! Many people stopped to say they liked my signs and asked if they could take my picture. (They are not my original quotes, I printed them off of the internet.) Some older protesters also told me how proud they were to see me out with my daughter. I made friends with another young Mom who was there with her little six month old and more people stopped to snap photos of us. I guess they were impressed we were out in the rain and cold with our little ones. It's a great feeling to know you are not alone in a region of the country with a high population of liberals. We can't wait for the next one! Sophia and I will be there. Bottom sign: " You are not entitled to what I have earned."

Sophia was an angel and slept through most of it.

Hightlight of the day: Hearing Laura Ingraham speak and then snapping her photo as she left.

Some of the signs

Some of the protesters moved in front of the White House. Shortly after I left I heard some left winged group tossed a package of tea over the White House fence and everyone had to clear out untill they confirmed it was not a bomb.

Spring Photos Continued

Sophia dancing around on the mall

Before the Festival

What if every Spring post was of Sophia and blossoms?

I have some very special visitors coming this weekend so I will have something new to blog about very soon. Until then, deal with it.

My daughter is obsessed with shoes....she loves putting them on, taking them off, it doesn't matter where we are or who's shoes they are, she'll play with any

A little over a week ago before the Cherry Blossom Festival began Sophia and head out to see if the blossoms were close to reaching their peak. It was a warm day and we wanted to spend time outdoors. Of course most of the trees hadn't. (They are pretty good at predicting these things.) We lucked out though and found a couple of beautiful trees with hanging blossoms. We then walked over to the FDR where Sophia played a little while I took photos.

More CB fun

We met up with some friends and walked the tidal basin. Sophia's favs were the animals. See below.

Real or stuffed Sophia loved all the animals the same.

Making friends

Sophia can make friends wherever we go. So last week at the Cherry Blossoms that's what she did. This little boy ran up to her while she was sitting in her stroller and pretended to take photos of her with his Mom's camera phone. He then started to run away and Sophia chased after him. When she caught up to him he took some more photos. They played for a few minutes and it was all fun and games until the little boy decided to push Sophia. She didn't fall, but started to whimper as it scared her. The little boy received a mouthful from his mother and then Sophia received an apology from him.

Cherry Blossoms with Andrea

On Monday afternoon Sophia and I had the opportunity to go out with my friend Andrea and her little girl to the Cherry Blossoms. We dressed the girls up for photos and Andrea helped me find some good spots. She taught me a lot about lighting and showed me what good lighting was. I hope I can remember in the future when she's not around to point it out. It's harder than it seems. She also kept Sophia laughing for me while I tried to shoot some photos of her. Andrea is an amazing photographer and if you live in the area and need some photos of your children or family I would highly recommend her. Check out her photo blog and you'll see what I mean. There's also a link there to her main website if your interested in contacting her.

When we weren't shooting we did what all Med-Wives like to do when they get together.... talk about: Med school, match, residency, away rotations, and all the things we have to look forward to 4th year bringing.

Thanks for sharing your talents with me Andrea and making it such a fun afternoon. Aside from the wind we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day.

















Andrea working her magic with Sophie



Thanks for these cute shots Andrea

P.S. Sophia and I have been to the Cherry Blossoms 3 times so there are more photos coming.