Bummer!

Someone around here is actually not better as we had hoped; good thing she won't remember her first Halloween as the one where she was sick and mom and dad didn't let her go out.

Here's to babies getting healthier over weekends and for weekends in general and, oh yeah - how bout those boys in orange and black?!?!?!? I get too many nerves and can't watch the game or even check the score too much so I waited until this morning to check my phone for text messages from my dad.

We sooooo wish we could be at a certain parade tomorrow but we'll celebrate from afar.

xoxo, natty

Let's go Sox!

With her grandparent's on her father's side, Hanna Lu took in her first Major League baseball game today, the Baltimore Oriole's vs. the Boston Red Sox. Since Zaide is from Boston we are Sox fans but you wouldn't know we're fans in either way considering how the tot spent the last few innings of the game.

After the game we walked around Baltimore's inner harbor and had a nice dinner outside before driving back to Silver Spring. What a nice weekend we've had with Grandma and Zaide and we're already looking forward to our Christmas!
xoxo, natty ♥

Rainy recovery.

After enjoying breakfast with the bride and groom {& a few others} we slept and watched football all day; it was pretty glorious.

The last official wedding activity of the weekend was a Minnesota Twins' game at the beautiful Target Field.

And it rained!

But it was beautiful and a really fun way to continue the festivities of a wonderful wedding.

Congratulations and best wishes to two amazing people; we love you!

xoxo, natty ❤

Nationals.

In celebration of a thoroughly American sport while we are not in the states, a quick re-cap of last week's game.

On the hottest day of the year we sauntered over to Nationals Park and enjoyed a great, albeit a bit slow, win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Summer in the park is a delightful thing.
xoxo, natty ♥

Beat the Phillies.

We watched the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies today. We're in the midst of a little cold snap {60s} that includes wind. Our seats were in the shade to begin with and it was quite chilly. It was a joy to watch the sun creep up to us and finally bring us warmth.
Onwards to Memorial Day folks.
xoxo, natty ♥ 

The storms come rolling in.

We went to our third Nats game today,

Everything was fine until the Cubs were up 8 to 6,
Blech.

The skies were beautiful, though, and it was warm and breezy,
It was also Dog Day at the park.

We left our hound at home; the heat and crowds would've been a bit too much for him.
It was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon though I know that there's a gaggle of friends in Minnesota this weekend and I wish I could be with them too.
xoxo, natty ♥ 

Game #2.

I'm pretty sure the Nats lost; we left after the 7th inning stretch since it's a school night.

Speaking of, it was a lot nicer weather-wise than I thought and I was very prepared to begin with so it was a lovely and comfortable evening.

The Nationals had a tough time going up against the Cardinals but we had a few good hits here and there and at one point the bases were even loaded.

I'm so glad we got these tickets and are getting out when we normally would be worshiping the couch.
xoxo, natty ♥

Game 1.

After today's high 80 degrees, Mikey and I headed to our first Washington Nationals game of 2013.

 

It was the first of at least 16 because we got a mini-season ticket plan for this season.

I was THRILLED to watch the presidents run the bases {Washington won}. We were gearing up to go home at the 7th inning {it was nearing 10 and it's Tuesday!} but then all of a sudden the White Sox scored three runs and the game got a lot closer than it had been.

We still left after the stretch and a rousing rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" but found out that the Nats did eke out a good win.

We're really looking forward to more warm evenings at Nationals stadium this upcoming spring, summer, and fall {how do sports span so many seasons?!}.

xoxo, natty ♥

Opening Day.

Technically it was yesterday but oh well.

In other happy news...

1} Let's go Giants!!!

2} Though we weren't in California yesterday, where we've spent that past three Easters with my family, we did enjoy the day together and with my brother in law. After I waited in line for mass {?}, we made brunch at home and I was just as stuffed as if we had been at the traditional Easter buffet we go to.

3} Spring is trying to shoulder its way onto the scene.

And I have a feeling that those shoulders will be pretty strong within a week or two.  As for today and this week, though, there are some really nice days mixed with some more "lion-y" weather, which is fine because the good days make up for the rain and wind.

4} BECS; t-minus 3 days. For a few {two} of you out there in reader/former college roommate land, you'll well remember that there was a time when we took DC by storm.

Carlisle, PA, after DC/Florida/lots of hours driving.

But, sadly, Becs wasn't there.

Now it's your turn Rebecca, now it's your turn.

But we already miss those other two girls though we know you'll be here in spirit.

5} It's going to be a summer to remember {& spring and early fall} because Mikey and I are the proud new owners of a mini season ticket plan at Nationals Park. Yes, los Gigantes are my team but this is where we live now and even though they're in the same league, I actually really like the DC Nationals and am an especial fan of the presidents who run the bases at each home game {Teddy Roosevelt has his own Twitter feed}. They've added Taft this year and he happens to be one of my favorite presidents {AND did you know that there was a BITTER rivalry between Roosevelt and Taft??!?} so that's pretty much why we're going to 16 games this year.

It might seem just like baseball, but I'm excited about going to games not just for the sport but because it means we're getting out and DOING something. So often the allure of the couch and some DVRd shows takes precedence over more engaging/productive/healthy activities.

So, in an effort to be responsible, we're also cancelling our cable TV. The $$ we save on getting rid of cable TV goes towards going out and watching a ball game in the fresh {& soon to be muggy} air; it's a home run for us! {Not the best pun but I had to stick it in there.} Though I think we'll be smuggling in our own snacks to avoid pricey {but sweet sweet} stadium food.

We are still keeping Netflix and getting Hulu Plus {our apartment came with a SmartTV so we can stream that stuff just on the TV} which is a heck of a lot cheaper than cable so we will still be indulging in mindless boob-tubing here and there, when the time is right.

Whew. That was a lot. Of good things. What's pleasant about your Easter Monday?

xoxo, natty ♥ 

Let's forget.

Oh my goodness; what a POTENT time this is. There are so many political issues flying around in the air one can practically catch one in the eye. But. Let's forget about that. Let's focus on baseball instead. Oh BUT WAIT. We won't talk about that. We are far too much of a nervous sort for that type of discussion.
So.
What is there?
There are...

Pretty local parks!!!

And pretty local colors!!!

Shadows.

More beautiful leaves.

And local mums.

xoxo, natty ♥