For Memorial Day, we gave the Arboretum in D.C. another go. This time we were able to explore off-road since I wasn't in a dress in heals. Lesson learned.
Eleanor hiked most of the way on her own until she got too hot and tired and had to be held. This trip she spotted bumble bees and butterflies, squirrels and birds, a giant pine cone, and lots of beautiful flowers. She had fun watching her shadow change as she moved and collecting rock treasures that I was entrusted to hold.
This quiet sanctuary is now my favorite place in the Capital. Next time we visit I want to run through it! Maybe we can make it happen one early morning during summer vacation.
When we weren't at the Arboretum, Kyle and I were cooking up a storm for a little family backyard barbecue picnic. The hamburgers and hotdogs, potato salad, strawberry pretzel jello, and Caesar salad were the perfect end to the holiday.
