Halloween 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a hard time getting a good shot of the kids in their costumes this year.  I'm not sure it's ever easy.  Vivien was a rainbow caterpillar (Henry's costume from a couple years ago).  That kind of set the theme for the other kids.  Henry was a spider, Charlie was a bat (not really in the insect family, but eats insects...close enough), and Meg was a butterfly.  It was a very cold and rainy night for Trick or Treat (thanks to Hurricane Sandy).  Even though the conditions were miserable, Charlie and Meg didn't even notice.  They had a great time and I think we were the last ones still out going door to door that evening.  The things one will do for free candy!

Washington D.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We went to visit Washington D.C. the weekend of Tom's 33rd birthday.  We had a fabulous time!  We ate at our favorite restaurant:  Cafe Rio.  Unfortunately, Tom's stomach didn't feel so hot, so he didn't get to enjoy it as much as the rest of us did. 

We left DC just hours before Hurricane Sandy hit, so that really helped cut down on traffic and crowds.  We were able to tour the National Mall, the Natural History Museum and the Temple grounds.  We had a wondrful trip!  We can't wait to go back!  (We included a picture of the famous "Henry the Elephant" who greets each visitor of the Natural History Museum.)