Today's post is part of P52 {WEEK 22} of 2013. The other bloggers participating can be found at RANDOM-OSITY - TAMAR's blog.
I'm in the process of editing photos from our trip to Washington DC. There's NOTHING quite like "seeing & experiencing the world through the eyes of a nine-year old."
Here's a PEEK from Katie's week...
Here's a PEEK from Katie's week...
"KATIE & LOVER-BOY, SEBASTIAN" on the floor at Steph & Mazen's |
Sebastian (Sea-Bass) is Mazen's guide-dog. When Sebastian was working (wearing his harness), Katie had to avoid touching or hugging Sea-Bass! She told me, she had a hard time avoiding his eyes. It seems, LOVER-BOY, had some sort of power over Katie. I love her expression in this photo. They're lost in the experience of enjoying each other's company.
Kids are FUN! I get a thrill from their "energy" --- our feet were sore from all the walking! but, we still fell asleep each night, with a smile on our faces!
"ROCK HOPPING" outside the American Indian Museum, Smithsonian Mall |
"FACETIME WITH MOM" near the Capitol & Botanical Garden, Washington DC |
What would we do without FACETIME? Katie was so excited about seeing the Capitol --- she called her mom to show her the "sights." The ducks decided they wanted to get in on the action!!
Using public transportation was the highlight of our trip! Stephanie & Mazen live near the Ballston Metro stop (Arlington, VA) & travel into the city (Washington DC) for work each day. Katie's greatest accomplishment was --- learning to go "DOWN the escalator" --- she had no problem going UP, but stepping onto the DOWN escalator was difficult for the first couple of days!
"USING THE METRO" |
"CHECKING THE GARDEN" Mount Vernon, Virginia |
Katie discovered that some of the flowers in George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens are different than flowers grown in California. My french-braiding skills came in handy! humidity = wispy hair (reminded me of Allie & Steph's hair, at the same age). Thank you Katie for allowing me to braid your hair each morning!
"CHECKING OUR FLIGHT STATUS" Washington Dulles Airport |
Thank you David & Jodi for allowing me (& GiGi) take Katie on this trip! It was exciting for me "to see the world through the eyes of your nine-year old!"
What a great post...she is adorable. Something for you all to remember.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Kritty! I also love the photo of Katie with Sea-Bass. The B&W edit captures the simplicity of her joy beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove to see Katie in these pictures having fun! Thanks for showing her a great time.
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