Author: laurie

We arrived safely in Maine and settled into the Red Apple Campground. we had two amazing sites in a quiet part of the park. The weather was amazing the first two days just a little brisk at night. The rest of the trip it was damp and cold.

The first night, and all the nights after, we had lobster delivered to the campsite. I don’t like lobster but I love to crack the claws and knuckles!

I played photographer too!

We had a wonderful hike at Mt. Agamenticus. The trails were well maintained and the sites and views were pretty cool. I was happy it wasn’t too hot but I wasn’t happy that there were bugs all over the place! We hiked quickly to avoid the buzzing beasts. I even got to rock scramble some!

We found a cool Eastern Tent Caterpillars nest.

The view from the lookout was amazing. We could see for miles and miles.

Next we headed towards a place called Palace Playland. Sadly it wasn’t open for the season yet but we had a nice time walking around and looking in fences and windows. I was TOO TIRED to walk so Dad offered to carry me. I burst into laughter once I got him to carry me. I just didn’t want to walk.

We found fried dough with powdered sugar. That was yummy.

The evenings were cold and damp so we hung out in the rec center at the campground a lot. Thankfully we swam the first day or else it wouldn’t have happened due to the weather. I am a master at Jenga!

They had air hockey and fooseball for free to play. We played quite a few games!

The last night we had a huge lobster feast indoors since it was so cold and wet outside. I cleaned my share of claws and knuckles!

 

 

We had a great time exploring Washington DC with Grandma  and Grandpa. We helped them navigate the Metro and then sent them off to the Ford’s Theater. We walked to the National Archives and checked out historical documents like the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. 

 

We wandered around and stopped in the Spy Museum gift shop and then bought a fidget spinner from a stand in front of the Ford’s Theater.

We spent the afternoon at the Natural History Museum. I loved all the butterflies and insects. I also enjoyed the mounted animals from all over the world.

The butterflies really liked Grandpa Howie.

I held a scorpion, cockroach and a hornworm caterpillar.

The next day we were off to the National Zoo. It was a LOT of walking. At least the weather was cooperating and it stayed sunshiney.

I fell in love again with the fennec fox.

We ate lunch on the picnic benches and a duck stalked me the entire time. I never let a crumb fall!

Dino skull!

Day three was an early start and a view of the US capitol building. Then we spent time wandering around the botanical gardens.

We had lunch at the American Indian Museum and explored the exhibits and the children area.

In the afternoon we saw a cool musical called Ragtime at the Ford’s Theater. I loved the show and thought the music was awesome.

B and I cooked dinner. I made couscous and dessert while B make chicken strips.

The last day we enjoyed the Air and Space Museum.

We got to help with a show on the ISS. We were the moon and the earth!

After lunch we took the Metro up to see the White House and see all the protesters. Sadly there were only a few.

We were more distracted with the cicada holes.

We finally found the first one and then the next morning we found a lot at the campground.

B and I had a blast in the pool. While it may look like he is trying to kill me he is really trying to help me with a handstand!

 

 

We are on the road and having fun on our first voyage of the summer. We stopped for a few nights in Gainesville to shake down Luna and make sure we were all good to go. We spent the first day at the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo. I love it here! The peacocks were really mean and chased other animals around!

We had a fun time wandering the trails and seeing all the animals.

U next was the Natural History Museum. We enjoyed looking at the free displays and then spent a while watching  lady pinning butterflies at the entomology area.

We hunted bugs and worked on our collections. We were on the road before we knew it and heading towards Washington DC.

Watching the miles roll by and listening to my tunes.

Hey, no more cameras!

 

 

 

 

I am learning how to pin insects for 4-H. I hope to grow my collection a lot this summer.

We got this cool new board that I can spin and wiggle on. I am loving it!

Oh and I willingly tried BACON! I didn’t like it but at least I tried. 

I had a wonderful time celebrating my pals birthday. I haven’t been to Chuck E Cheese in a long time. I enjoyed playing games and having fun ith my friends. I decided I really liked skee-ball!