Trip to the National Arboretum

This afternoon we went to the National Arboretum. Laurelea of course had to get dressed for the occasion

 

 On the bus going from the parking lot to the main area. She was not a fan of her first bus ride.

 At the Bonzi exhibit

 An azalea bonzi tree

 The biggest lemon I'd ever seen

 Pretty orange tree

Cantlers

Jack's parents, Jen and Jason recommended this amazing crab shack in Annapolis. We headed out there last night for some of the best seafood that I've had. This is our new go-to place when visitors come, so watch out.

 Robert and Sharan enjoying our view we sat right out over the water.

 Team Carlyle

 The crabs! They were pretty difficult to eat, but somehow we managed to eat them all.

Laurelea helped of course

Grandpa and Grandma are here!

Grandpa and Grandma arrived yesterday!

 Big smiles for Grandma!

 Look I've got hair!!!!

 They are little pig tails that are on a head band. Can you believe it and it makes me so anxious for her hair to really come in so that we can have this look every day.

 She was showing me how cute she looks with hair!

Oh yeah, and she got a new headband with feathers!

It's a Pool!!!

 Our family pool has finally arrived and yes it has two cup holders as well as 4 lounging chairs for adults. All are welcome!

 

 This was one of Laurelea's outfits that she wore on Easter. I was not great about taking pictures once everyone came over between getting dinner ready and holding a little someone I completely forgot to take pictures but had to post these as she is just so adorable in her tutu.

Exercise Baby

Laurelea has started a new work out program.

 Working out her lips....

 Stretching her belly

 Looking at Mom like I'm crazy...

Easter Morning

The Easter basket was in a special hiding spot...

 She's getting ready for her presents. She loves presents just like her Mom.

Bunny P.J.'s from Nana and Papa

 Her Easter bunnies and a lamb

 She loved it. Especially the new dress and shoes :)

 Chilling with her basket

Posture is something we are going to tackle next week!

Meeting the Easter Bunny

Getting ready at the house

 So pretty and ready to meet the Easter Bunny

 Here he is

 The Easter breakfast was just down the road at the park behind our house. We did not have to travel far for this incredible visit.

 Cory and I had a great breakfast. L just hung out with her friend Jack and his parents Jen and Jason.

 Oh yeah, there were pony rides. She is all over the side saddle.

 L's first Easter egg hunt! A purple one just for her.

 We had to get a couple of pictures of just the dress. She was getting pretty sleepy by this point.

Happy baby, now that the dress is coming off :)