The Lord Got a Good One Today...

We got the sad news that our dear Grandpa Jack passed away yesterday afternoon.  We will sure miss taking Davis over to visit him.  He will always be remembered wearing his bib overalls.  Thanks for the fond memories and give Mark a hug for us!

A weekend with the cousins

Davis got to see his big boy cousins AJ and Gavin.  He loves to watch these two boys run around and make noise, and they are so helpful with Davis.  They may look sweet in the picture, but when these three get together it is LOUD at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

April 28, 2013

Easter Sunday

The family before we head out to eat breakfast at church.  (Yes, Belle even made the picture if you look on the far left.  She used to be in the center a few years ago.  Thank goodness she has adjusted well and that Davis feeds her at lunch time.)

Scarlett and Davis saying good morning to each other.  Wish we got to see this "cheese ball" more often.

Davis isn't quite sure why this girl likes to hug him all the time.  She is just trying to tell him that she loves her "little" cousin.  :)

March 31, 2013

Hoppy Easter!

The Easter Bunny came to the Westendorf House and left Davis the necessities to enjoy time on the river.  He got a swim shirt, two swimming trunks, and a sun hat.  He also got a bag of jelly beans but they went MIA almost immediately.

  

March 30, 2013

One Year Pictures

Davis had his one year pictures taken February 27th.  We were happy with how they turned out.

This picture was taken to look like one of Andrew's senior pictures.  Thank goodness they don't grow up THAT quickly!

This is Davis's "fun" picture with his hat and Daddy look alike shirt.  He sure is a smiley little guy!

Of course we had to do a picture with Davis driving a John Deere tractor, wearing his farming coat.  There are a lot of hopeful people that Davis will like farming.  I think in a year or two he can take over my spot on the farm.

Washington DC

March 8th we set out to visit Aunt Erica and Uncle Samir.  After 16 hours in the car we finally made it to their new house in DC.  Of course as soon as we got there we jumped back into the car to visit the local brewery called Chocolate City Brewery.  This is a picture of Derek, Davis and Andrew enjoying the brew and sun.

March 9, 2013

The next day we set out for a long walk around Eastern Market and the Mall.  The weather was beautiful!  Davis took a long nap in his stroller, so we saw quite a bit this day.

Andrew and Davis playing by the reflection pool with the Washington Monument in the background.

March 10, 2013

Derek, Stephanie, Andrew, Erica, and Davis standing by the capital with the Mall behind.

Erica and Davis enjoying some time running around, stretching the legs out after a walk around the tidal basin.

Andrew and Davis looking out at the water after checking out the Jefferson Memorial.

March 10, 2013

Andrew and Derek inside the Jefferson Memorial.

March 10, 2013

Davis and I standing with the Lincoln Memorial behind us.

March 10, 2013

On Monday we decided to do a hike along the Potomac River.  Erica took us on the Billy Goat Trail up and down rocks, with some really great views of the Potomac.  If walking 8 plus miles around the Mall the day before wasn't enough to kill us, this trail made the legs a little sore.  It felt good to get outside and feel the sun beating down on us.  Apparently, we felt a little too much sun because Derek, Andrew and I were all toasty red.  Good thing we put sunscreen on Davis.  :)

March 11, 2013

Derek, Samir, Erica, Andrew and Davis by the trail head.  Of course the Westendorfs are checking out the map.  Davis LOVED his comfy ride along the trail.  He didn't sleep at all because he was afraid he'd miss something and the extra weight made Andrew slow down.  Why didn't I think of this years ago?

Andrew, Davis, and I overlooking the river.

March 11, 2013

Derek, Andrew, Davis, Stephanie, Erica, and Samir with the Great Falls in the background.  I wouldn't want to be swimming anywhere near here.  Davis liked the loud noises caused by the water.

March 11, 2013

Andrew and Erica pointing out some wildlife for Davis to look at.  

March 11, 2013

After the hike Derek, Andrew, Davis and I were dropped off at Arlington Cemetery; then we found ourselves at a bar eating some mussels and drinking some refreshments.  These mussels were good, but nothing like Samir makes!

March 11, 2013

Tuesday we went to some museums and tried to stay dry from the thunderstorms in the morning.  After the Holocaust Museum we met up with a high school friend of Derek and Andrew's, Mike.

Derek, Mike, Davis, and Andrew

March 12, 2013

We had a great trip!  Thanks Aunt Erica and Uncle Samir for being such wonderful hosts!

  

Wagon Ride in the Snow

We weren't sure if Davis was enjoying his time in the red wagon until I tried to take him out.  Apparently, he is going to be like his Dad and want to be outside all the time.  

February 24, 2013