Happy Birthday to Me!

On Saturday night, Dan and I left the boys with my parents and aunt to go out to dinner to celebrate my birthday. We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing dinner at Tavern on the Rail, one of the few (and I mean very few) restaurants near Lake Anna.

It is really a quaint restaurant right on the railroad tracks.

We even got to see a train go by as we were leaving.

A Beautiful Weekend at Lake Anna

It was an absolutely beautiful weekend at Lake Anna.... not too hot, a nice breeze and low humidity. We enjoyed lots of time down on the dock and in the water with my parents and aunt. Andrew, however, was happiest out of the water.

Lucy enjoyed chasing her ring and then soaking up the sun.

Nathan, on the other hand, couldn't get enough of the water. Here he is lounging on his back in the lake...

and having fun with the noodles.We also enjoyed a nice boat ride on Sunday morning. Here are the boys showing off the latest fashions in sunglasses and life vests.

Splashdown Waterpark

Last weekend while surfing the internet, I found information about a fun outing at Splashdown Waterpark in Manassas. On Friday mornings from 9 - 10:30, there is a playdate special for kids under 5 for $3.50 each (parents are free, yeah!). It sounded like fun, so I rescheduled my doctor's appointment and Nathan and I went to check it out.

Basically, the park only opens up the kiddie area, which has a small climbing wall, two curvy waterslides and 2 regular waterslides, as well as the pool area. Nathan had a blast! Hurry though, only two more Fridays this summer for this event! You may see us there again next week!

National Night Out

On Tuesday night, South Riding participated in the National Night Out program which is designed to:
(1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
(2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; and
(3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

The boys enjoyed some popsicles and other treats given away by Target and Chick-Fil-A, as well as a demonstration by one of the local Martial Arts centers.

There were also two moonbounces, a real firetruck,

and a visit from the Chick-Fil-A cow.