Behind the Scenes

There is a fancy-schmance children's boutique in Georgetown (well, to be honest there are quite a few) that I had never heard of up until last week (again, no surprise as most of our clothes come from the land of hand-me-down and Old Navy). I got to know this particular boutique rather well over the weekend because Lizzie was asked to model their new Spring line. It sounded like fun so despite the snow we headed out to the owners home, a horse farm in Virginia, last Saturday. Lizzie was a pro. And by that I mean a total DIVA. She had it down pat when it came time to smile for the camera (head to the side, twirl the skirt, flip the hair). And when she was done. She was done. I was very proud of my girl. I was nervous, but she was not. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the setting, she sought out a doll house and new friends. I was intimidated by the french stylist and photographer team, she took it all in stride. There is a lot to learn from this four year old of mine.

And a Happy Valentine's Day To You!

Valentine's Day card creativity courtesy of Pinterest. These were a very last minute (as in 3:30pm Feb 13th kind of last minute). But alas, fairly cheap and quick to come together. You should "pin it" for next year (hahah). Ok, off to peel my sugared up children off the ceiling. It's going to be a long night... and not in that romantic kind of way.

My Kind of Theater

Last weekend we (finally) saw the Muppet Movie. The movie was good fun but the real stand out  was the venue, the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse. The inside of this place is like a dinner theater: low cocktail tables flanked by 4 plush swivel chairs (these things you can really sink into). Right when you get super comfortable the most pleasant waitress arrives to take your bar and food order. It's pure bliss, surely the way movies were intended to be viewed. Mahlon had such a good time we decided to host his upcoming birthday at the place. This year his big day falls on President's Day (Federal Holiday = No School). Monday also happens to be Dollar Movie Day. Oh joy! More $$ for screen-side cocktail imbibing and popcorn munching. Everyone's invited!

Wintering in Washington

Thus far winter in DC has been pretty good (although I would prefer not to tempt fate...). One of the best cold(ish)-weather activities we've done to date has to be skating at the National Gallery of Art. You can't beat the location, the Gallery's Sculpture Garden across from the National Archives. And this winter, no jacket required.

More details here.

DC Moment

Last Friday night my girlfriend and I stopped for drinks at Oyamel, a Jose Andres restaurant. We noticed lots of secret service all over the place but didn't dwell on them since this is DC after all--and we were pretty intent on sipping our margaritas. Between taco bites a bit of excitement took hold. Next thing I know I'm hitting my friend saying, "Look! Jose Andres!" breathless while she is gasping, "Look! Michelle Obama!!" It was a fantastic DC moment. One celebrity chef and one First Lady. The celeb chef posed with me for a photo: the first lady was barricaded in a private room, her guards blocking any view and requesting "Respect for the First Lady on her private night out with friends". I'm down with that. I did notice a tray of margartias going in the room. Nothing says girls night out like tequila and a lime. Hope she liked the tacos.

Right, Right, Right...

Should probably acknowledge the new year.

"Happy New Year"

And maybe even write a blog post one of these days.

Right-oh.

I'm right on it....

Christmas Morning {In Photos}

Hope you have recovered. We have, sort of.

{I've already ditched the tree...}

See You In The New Year!