Veteran's Day in DC

We drove up to Virginia to spend a few days with family. 2 of my brothers and 1 of my sisters (and their families) currently reside near DC. It was our last chance to see Erika before she and her husband and baby move to Texas. It was also our first opportunity to see where Dan and his family live now that they've moved out from Colorado.

Our first day in town, all 4 families went to the National Zoo together. Cousins climbing on a giant anteater statue:



Just as almost everyone got down, Lincoln had finally managed to climb up by his brother:



The biggest hits were the lions, tigers, and gorillas:





It was interesting trying to coordinate so many people as we moved about the zoo. Here is the stroller group (5 little ones):



We also had 6 bigger kids (all pictured here except Noah who is with Parker in the next one):





Once again I have to apologize that Todd isn't in any of these pictures - because, of course, he took them!

We also had a very good time just hanging out with everyone the rest of the weekend... including a sleepover with my sister, a little painting and mah jong at Dan's, and a party with s'mores and games at Ben's. Thanks for being such great hosts, you guys! We had a blast!

I'll finish off with two 'hanging out' pictures:



I walked downstairs to tell the kids it was time to go to the zoo and found Parker & Emma like this. Believe it or not, when I told them the plan Parker said, "Awww, can't we stay here and read?" and Emma said, "Yeah!" Gotta love it.



3 of the moms with 3 little girls - having bananas - too bad Erika wasn't there with Adelyn. :)