a day at the national harbor

There was a map of eastern Virginia by this overlook. Aiden and Sky enjoyed running from Oakton to National Harbor, to Nora's house, to Virginia Beach.

"Mom, where's Nana Beth house?"

"It's not on this map."

"Is this Virginia?"

"This part is Maryland but this is Virginia."

"Nana Beth lives in Virginia" (Aiden and Sky say in unison)

"Your right, but this is only part of Virginia...they didn't draw the other part....where Nana Beth and Bobba Steve live".

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Aiden thought it would be funny if he picked the giant's nose.

"The Awakening” is a five piece cast iron sculpture depicting the arousing of a giant with a head, hand, outstretched arm, bent knee and foot a breaking free from the earth.


Well if was funny if Aiden did it, it would be funny if Sky picked his nose too.


Sky confirmed that the giant had stinky feet.


Monica encouraging Sky to keep on climbing.


My boy was almost eaten alive by the giant...thank God the giant moves very very slowly. Aiden was able to escape.


Sky examining the giant's teeth.


The cast iron was actually pretty hot...we took these pictures very quickly and carefully.


Have you ever given a high-five like this one?



My thrill seekers gearing up for the climb.


Aiden went first so that Sky could see how it's done.



That's MY BOY ringing the bell!




Aiden enjoyed the ride back down.

My Spidey


Aiden demonstrating the grip to Sky.






Don't they look like little electricians?




Aiden could bring back the "No Fear" craze.


Aiden and Sky standing with Monica in front of her "cookies and chocolate store".


We think Nana Beth will like this bench...It would be perfect in her yard!