So it's not all just about the kids...

This summer Katie lived with us and it was such a treat!  She helped with the kids a lot, lent me clothes, and provided some general cheer around the house.

One Saturday she even bravely babysat both kids so Pete and I could go into D.C. for a special date day.

We toured around the various touristy places, then went home to feed Rayna, and went back out for the evening.  Very fun!

Fun with friends, grandparents, and cousins

During those first few years our kids' lives, we had fun with a lot of different kids.  I can't dates associated with many of these pictures, so I thought I'd just group them altogether.  :)

Great-Grandpa

Gee-Gee

Eowyn

Natie, Eden, Strider, Rayna

Strider and Ellie

Three Frank Men

Ellie

Deb and Sloane in Old Town Alexandria

Eowyn, Evan, and Strider

Ellie

Ellie

Eden

Alex

Ellie

Ellie

And there were plenty of times these just these 2 buddies, too!