May 2016

Yesterday we visited the Arlington National Cemetery. We talked with Nora about the meaning of Memorial Day, and it did make an impression on her. She asked lots of questions. We saw many bikers, on the road and at the Cemetery.

We planned a barbecue for the evening but it was raining. I played a game with Adrian to distract him from being angry (he might be teething) and I was holding him in the rain for a few moments -- he liked that.

Summer temperatures are finally here. We went for a walk at 9.30 am, before the boys' first nap, since it was nice and fresh outside. We walked to the Highlander Motel to watch some of the motorcycles. The motel always hosts motorcyclists around Memorial Day who are here for Rolling Thunder, and Nora likes to see them. The boys saw and heard them too, from a safe distance in the shadow.

Yesterday we spent the whole day outside, which was great but hot. We put the playpen on the deck as well as the inflatable pool for Nora.

It was suspiciously quiet when the boys were in the dining room.

Both Leo and Adrian were involved, but Leo managed to crawl away before I took the picture.

Adrian made his first step! The boys have been cruising for a while now, but while Sasha was in the playpen Adrian made a quick, independent step.

Update 5/27: Leo also made a similar move. No picture yet.

Today was vrachtwagendag (truck dag) at the Central Library. It has a tradition for us to have a short night the day before, and this year was no exception. Adrian had 105 degrees fever last night, and Nora had a cold so we woke up three times last time -- and then at 7.30 am by Nora again.

Nevertheless, we made it to vrachtwagendag and we had a nice time. The start was a little rough for Leo and Adrian -- they got started by the loud horns of the various trucks.

The pavement on 13th Street, behind our house, is being redone.

Can't wait to bike on the new asphalt.