Lauren and Ellie enjoyed meeting the turtles and snakes at the nature center today. Lauren was really into learning about the amphibians and reptiles. Ellie was really into climbing up on all of the benches and steps. She seemed to enjoy the fish the most.
Here is Lauren's new friend, the box turtle. The high school students who staffed the nature center were very knowledgeable and good with the children.
Here she is touching a snake!
Here she is looking at stinkpot turtles and potato bugs with a magnifying glass.
There was also a fun path around the pond with lots of docks to stand on.
Ellie gave Lauren lots of hugs today.
After a fun breakfast with some friends, we located several coveted parking spots at Haines Point, and began the trek to the Tidal Basin. It was a beautiful, crisp, clear morning.
Here they are dressed up and ready to go to church. I love this pear tree outside. The whole street is lined with them. It's my favorite time of year on our street.
Ellie enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs in the garden.
Lauren found 18 eggs
Ellie loves to put things in containers.
We had some friends from church join us for lunch, and then dessert out on the deck, while the girls hunted for eggs.
While Ellie took her nap, Lauren and I made an Easter Tree from a branch we found on a walk.
They both enjoyed watching the dolphins through the glass wall of the tank.
They both also really enjoyed the dolphin show.
Here is Lauren's new friend, the box turtle. The high school students who staffed the nature center were very knowledgeable and good with the children.
Here she is looking at stinkpot turtles and potato bugs with a magnifying glass.
There was also a fun path around the pond with lots of docks to stand on.
