Visit from Aunt Mimi and Cousin Jamie!

JR got a visit this past weekend from his Aunt Mimi and cousin Jamie. It was a busy weekend. He joined them for a tour of the Capitol (which he slept through), went to a couple Mommy-and-me classes (one of which Jamie joined him for), was baby-sat Saturday night (while Mom and Dad enjoyed a "date night"), and finally, made a trip to Mount Vernon (where he saw.... wait for it... a CAMEL!!!!!)

You've all heard of the Christmas Camel, right? Maybe something to do with those three kings? Actually, this one was at Mount Vernon for the X-Mas season because in 1787 George Washington brought a camel to his estate "for the enjoyment of his guests". He paid 18 shillings for it. Apparently that sort of thing was all the rage at that time. Who knew?

JR and "Alladin"

Aunt Judy's

While we were in Michigan, we traveled up to Aunt Judy's place at Higgins Lake to see more family. Here's a picture of JR with his Great-Grandma Graham.

We tried to get the boys to sit still for pictures in their outfits that Aunt Judy got them. Good luck! Here's Preston being very patient while his little cousin pulls his ear.

Who, me? Pick on my cousin? Never...

Turkeys!

JR met his cousin Preston when we spent Thanksgiving at Grandma Graham's house. Check out these turkeys! How do you like those bibs that Aunt Sue got the boys! And mom's apron. What a group. And the pumpkin turkey is a nice finishing touch, don't you think?

Halloween

I'm playing catch up here..

In case you didn't know, JR was a Hershey's kiss for Halloween. Picture below. He wasn't thrilled with the look, but as you can see, his mom really enjoyed it. Dad was also happy that we re-used the costume he was in for Grandma Parker's birthday surprise!


Next, there's another Halloween picture with JR wearing the cute pumpkin hat that Jill got him. He got a lot of compliments on that hat!

At the Pumpkin Patch

We went out pumpkin shopping, and took our little pumpkin along. Here are some pictures of JR amongst his kin (hmm.. do I mean pumpkins or parents...?)

Looking for the Great Pumpkin

With Dad

Very interested in the corn stalks, not so much in the picture-taking.

Saturday in DC

The weather was beautiful this weekend, so we took the metro into DC on Saturday and spent the afternoon seeing the memorials and monuments near the Mall. JR, as always, was a trooper. He seems to really enjoy being out and seeing new people and things. Here are some pictures.

At the Jefferson Memorial (believe it or not)

JR and his dad at the WW II memorial.

Trip to West Point

The family travelled up to West Point last weekend for Tom's 10-year. JR did well with the travelling and with all the activities. He even tolerated the Army game well (toleration being a key personality trait for any Army fan.) Anyway, here are some pics!

Just after the parade and before lunch in the Mess Hall.

A happy Army fan (he must have missed the fourth quarter).

At the game. Go Army!

At Trophy Point as the sun was going down.