Trip to DC - Part 1

Our trip home to visit my parents and friends in Northern Virginia went a little something like this:

Paxton was flying as my lap "infant" for the very last time since he turns 2 next month.  A lady near us traded seats with me so that I could have a seat with an empty seat next to me, perfect for this squirmy, wiggly, big boy.  He was a dream on the flight.  Such a good boy.  It was a total breeze!

At home my mom was out of town, so Pax enjoyed getting Grandpa all to himself!

Springtime anywhere is fabulous, but at home I think it's the prettiest time ever (except for maybe September). The wisteria was blooming and was just the most spectacular and beautiful thing.

We spent a lot of time outside adventuring around the back yard and taking walks down the street.

I also brought my BOB this time, so we did a lot of stroller running! These runs were some of my happiest I can remember.  Running through the trees with a huge smile on my face.  There is something so relaxing, reassuring and comfortable about being in the place you grew up.

These woods are everything.

Really got to try out the BOB's all terrain capabilities! Did not disappoint.

A fire, wine, cheese and total relaxation!

BABY GEESE! Total heart explosion every single time I got to see this adorable family on my run.  Which was often.

My wonderful friend came over to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some homemade margs.

I took this one glorious morning when Pax slept in and I got to enjoy my breakfast under the wisteria.

A wonderful afternoon with my friend walking in the woods, doing handstands, building fairy houses and eating pizza!

Paxton saying "HELLO!" on dual remotes with no pants on.

Baby-man bun!

Paxton was spoiled rotten with all the love and attention from Grandma and Grandpa!

I'm telling you.  This duck family.  In love.

On Friday night Brad flew a cross country flight with a student up to Manassas and Pax and I went to go pick him up.  There happened to be a small air show at the Manassas airport, so we stopped to have a look.

I love him. 

Happy New Year!

This was my big outing on New Years Eve - a morning at the stable riding this big guy is my idea of a perfect way to celebrate!!

In the afternoon we headed out back to make a bonfire and s'mores!

When Paxton woke up from his nap he joined us outside.  Basically a year and a half year old running around between the freezing cold pool and the scorching fire was not exactly my idea of a relaxing time. While we all weren't out there long it was fun having a little bit of a special evening with my guys.

New Years Day we have the tradition of going running!  I got some new running shoes and kicked off the New Year in exactly the right way.  4 miles, 8 minute average pace and the last mile at 7.25!  I think I'm in the best shape of my life.  Can't wait to see where this year will take me on my health and fitness journey.

And that afternoon we had the best time with Pax at the park!  He discovered that he loves slides and it was the cutest thing ever!!

We had such a great start to our 2015.  Can it really be 2015?! I hope it's a good one!

Our Very Merry Christmas!

Once again this year we headed up to DC to spend Christmas with my wonderful family.  It always feels like exactly where I should be.  Our week was full of making so many wonderful memories.  I got to catch up with friends, we went to the gym almost every day, ate a ton of good food, drank wine, visited with neighbors, opened an abundance of gifts and enjoyed the comfort that only being surrounded by family can bring.  I didn't pack my nice camera, so these slightly fuzzy iphone pictures will have to do!  I hope you all had a wonderful, Merry Christmas too!

We were on the way out the door to the airport when we remembered we never took a picture together!! I quickly set up my iphone timer and while the angle and lighting isn't the best I'm so glad we managed to get a couple with us all together.