Papa took the big kids to see a minor league game in Silver Spring.
Henry earned a ticket through the summer reading program at the library.
Apparently, the ballpark also had a carousel. I kid you not, this is the first time Henry has ridden a carousel and worked up the guts to actually sit on a horse instead of on a bench or something else fixed to the floor.
You can tell, it was no small feat of bravery.
The next day, we picked up some friends and headed downtown for some fun. First stop- Union Station for Bojangles!
We visited the Smithsonian Postal Museum, which is a relatively unknown museum, but loads of fun for the kids.
We ran around this place for a few hours (and they had an exhibit on the Titanic AND the Hindenburg!).
Next up, we headed south of the Capitol, where we've never really explored. Right outside the Navy Yards is an awesome new Waterfront Park.
We took a tour of USS Barry (twice) a destroyer that took part in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
It was a very bright day, so I couldn't see that the lens on the camera was dirty, but you can still tell these kids were having a good time.
We ended the day at an awesome wading pool in Waterfront Park. There's Georgie on the right in the yellow bathing suit.
The entire thing was only about 10 inches deep, perfect when you're trying to keep track of five kids.
Unfortunately, the pool was overrun by mermaids who shouted "Watch this! Look at me!"
Up top we discovered a splash pad.
What a great day to spend with our friends Henry and Rosalind!
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