At the beginning of June we went to DC for our annual trip to Chip's hometown. last year we didn't go since Violet was just born in April, so it had been a couple of years. Our dear friends, Lucy and Todd, threw a big BBQ for us so everyone could see us at once. It was so great to see everyone and see how the kids are growing up.
For Violet, this was her first trip to DC but her third trip involving an airplane. Just as before, she did really great. For the flight home she slept 3 1/2 hours of the 5 hour flight! She really enjoyed herself in DC. She seemed to get that we were on vacation because we were somewhere new and every morning, mommy and daddy were still there, waiting to hang out with her all day. For the first time ever, we were actually waking up before her. We don't think she ever adjusted to east coast time - she slept in late every morning and stayed up late every night. It actually worked out really well and she didn't go through any adjustment phase when we came home. A couple of mornings in DC we even had to wake her up because she was sleeping so late. What a change!
Violet also went swimming for the first time and loved it. We bought her some sunglasses knowing that it would be sunny in DC and we'd we out a lot but she always hated them when we put them on her in the store. As soon as we got outside and in the pool, she completely got it and loved wearing the sunglasses. They are her favorite new accessory!
To view all of our pictures from our DC trip go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chamy/sets/72157624373900144/
