Video of Adrian's Mobile Amusement

Week 8

Mommy and Master Adrian for a feeding at the museum of Congress.

A day outing with college friends and families, the McKechnie's and Kauffman's. Kids enjoying the toys at a local pub.

Baby Adrian visits his first nightclub for a going away party. He was picking up all the women.

VIDEO from the snow storm in DC

His First Swim, Snowshoe, and Spa Experience

As if 4 snow days off from work weren't enough, I had a 4 day weekend combining my alternating work schedule day off with President's Day. So to celebrate Valentines, President's and my 39th Birthday we headed 3 hours West to Deep Creek Lake Wisp Ski Resort to enjoy the largest snow pack they have ever had. With at least a 5 foot base and fresh powder every day it was epic. The resort was of descent quality and a nice large room to provide an extra sofa to relax and feed our son. To say the least this was an active vacation. My first day I snow boarded while Pranvera and Adrian explored the resort and had quality mom and son time. I was pleasantly surprised by the above average length and difficulty of the slopes and after 20 or so runs returned to the warm embrace of my family.




We also introduced Adrian to the pool and hot tube. Just incredible how well he took to it and got all the attention from the entire group of kids thinking he was a toy.

Our highlight had to have been our snowshoe adventure in the State Park. With our rented shoes we geared up and bundled him to head out on the trail for an hour or so. With the snow about 4-5 feet deep in places it was still quite a challenge walking on the unblazed snow. Some of the trails we were lucky enough to follow the footsteps of others which saved me from lifting a foot of snow off each of my shoes.

We finally got away from the resort to celebrate Valentines Day at an old lodge in the center of town. An incredible fresh fish meal, live jazz and a perfectly sleepy boy allowed us to do a proper date night.

And last but not least, my little boy surprised me on birthday morning with a warm muffin and candle along with a hidden package of manly cologne.

Round II: Blizzard in DC

My third day off from work and don't expect to go tomorrow either. Getting another foot or so today with blizzard winds and almost 0 visibility. No one is outside today. Nothing is open. Only metro is running underground between key stations every half hour.

But as you can see yesterday we took advantage of the beautiful snow conditions that have blanketed us here. It was almost warm out so we headed down to the 'Mall' to see the city and ventured into a Barnes & Noble to eat lunch, have our Starbucks and read for a couple hours. Adrian slept virtually the entire time and was especially complacent at the store. Not before resting a couple hours did we venture out with him as the snow fall hit us again. We met good friends of ours at a nice neighborhood eatery for some good southern cooking. A bit more of a challenge logistically since we had to protect him from the snow fall with my scarf bundled around the baby bjorn and Pranvera carrying the car seat for him to sit in. A fun adventure out again with NO cars and just a couple crazy cabin fevered individuals wandering about. It was so quiet and peaceful.

Some less fortunate friends that appeared to not have escaped the snow...

Surviving the Blizzard of 2010
As most of you have heard by now DC is in the midst of receiving is largest snowfall on record. I believe we are up to 2 feet and the winds and snow are still whirling around some 28 hours later. Only things on the road are snow plows or people walking about enjoying the absolute calm or a paralyzed city. Almost no stores are open and it is impossible to consider getting any cars off side streets to the main roads to potentially drive. We are well stocked with food, a gas fireplace, books and some videos. We are lovin it! Lets hope the Federal gov't stays closed on Monday;-)

A very nice visit from our (college) friends the Kauffman's!