Here Ethan is shown doing what he did most of vacation...resting on the couch!
The last night we were there, we went to eat at the Hen House somewhere in Western Maryland. We got there before they opened, so we had to sit on their front porch for a bit. It was in the low 70's and breezy, so it was an enjoyable wait.
Despite being 11,
Hanzie had a fabulous time in the mountains. He ran around and chased the 4-wheeler and swam after the pedal boat. It was good to see him so active. At home, I can barely get him to walk around the block!
Sarah, Noah, and
Aiden enjoying some Ben & Jerry's, a treat from Aunt Kate, at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.
Noah doing his best to look like the penguin.
Will loves to climb stuff, so he couldn't resist jumping up on the bike.
The crew leaving the Maryland Science Center.
The kids really enjoyed the "Kids' Room" at the science center. They spent their final few minutes playing at the water table.
The audience got a good laugh at
Aiden!
Will posing for me!
A shot across the Harbor to the aquarium.
Tim and Chris desperately trying to stage a shot!
Noah enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit at the science center. He could have spent all day in that room alone!
Sarah was digging for fossils.
That is a big bone!
Here are the sick children asleep on Grandma's couch!
While Yvonne was having her surgery, we took all of the kids up to a local park. Melissa was in town with the girls so she met up with us. Here is Noah, Sophia, Paige, and Emma (along with some random kid that jumped at the photo op).
Hippie Chick. A feather and tie dye!
Chris and the boys on the mall. Yes, Noah was asleep standing up at that point! We were parents of the year dragging the sick child through DC!
Ethan showing how he feels about ants. (He is highly allergic to them!)
I think they were saying something along the lines of, "Fine, we will pose next to this stupid dinosaur if you just take us home!"
Ethan and
Aiden checking out the shark jaws!
Future pilot??
I'm not sure what to say about this one!
Will and Colin went out just as far as they could go. They were playing a game called over or under. As each wave came crashing in, they decided it if was an over wave or and under wave and tackled it appropriately.
Noah and Ethan were also involved in the game.
Here they are waiting for a wave.
They also did some serious boogie boarding.
Here is Andy under water. Since so many people were swimming, the spring was a bit murky. I think Blue Springs stays a little more clear since you can swim the entire spring.
Here is Will about to jump in.
Tonight, Liz, Colin, and Caroline arrive. We were hoping to see the shuttle launch, but it has already been scrubbed for the day. Hopefully we'll be able to go tomorrow evening to see it.
Just when Nick thought it was safe, Chris decided to pop Nick's face into the cupcake!
Good times!
Nick attempted to get Chris back, but ran out of time. I'm sure he'll find a way!
The last night we were there, we went to eat at the Hen House somewhere in Western Maryland. We got there before they opened, so we had to sit on their front porch for a bit. It was in the low 70's and breezy, so it was an enjoyable wait.
Despite being 11, Hanzie had a fabulous time in the mountains. He ran around and chased the 4-wheeler and swam after the pedal boat. It was good to see him so active. At home, I can barely get him to walk around the block!
Sarah, Noah, and Aiden enjoying some Ben & Jerry's, a treat from Aunt Kate, at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.
Noah doing his best to look like the penguin.
Will loves to climb stuff, so he couldn't resist jumping up on the bike.
The crew leaving the Maryland Science Center.
The kids really enjoyed the "Kids' Room" at the science center. They spent their final few minutes playing at the water table.
The audience got a good laugh at Aiden!
Will posing for me!
A shot across the Harbor to the aquarium.
Tim and Chris desperately trying to stage a shot!
Noah enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit at the science center. He could have spent all day in that room alone!
Sarah was digging for fossils.
That is a big bone!
Here are the sick children asleep on Grandma's couch! 
While Yvonne was having her surgery, we took all of the kids up to a local park. Melissa was in town with the girls so she met up with us. Here is Noah, Sophia, Paige, and Emma (along with some random kid that jumped at the photo op).
Hippie Chick. A feather and tie dye!
Chris and the boys on the mall. Yes, Noah was asleep standing up at that point! We were parents of the year dragging the sick child through DC!
Ethan showing how he feels about ants. (He is highly allergic to them!)
I think they were saying something along the lines of, "Fine, we will pose next to this stupid dinosaur if you just take us home!"
Ethan and Aiden checking out the shark jaws!
Future pilot?? 
I'm not sure what to say about this one!
"Spirit of St. Louis" and "Space Ship One."
Waiting with Aunt Kate at the IMAX theater.
The crew coming up the escalator at the metro station.
The kids enjoying the metro ride. (Noah looks miserable because he had a high fever and sore throat the entire day.)
Nick, Ethan, Aiden, Noah, Will, and Sarah waiting for the metro to arrive.
Kate and Noah and Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger.
Noah putting the roof on the birdhouse that the boys made with Dad and Pop-Pop.
Abby doing her favorite thing! She swam after the pedal boat all day!
They are off!
Abby waiting for the boat to get in the water so she can chase it.
The new toy Grandma got.
Abby thoroughly enjoying herself on her 100 acres of freedom.
This spring was Abby's favorite swimming hole. Hanzie also liked to drink the spring water pouring in from the mountain. It was a stop on every hike we took.
Noah deciding if it was warm enough for him to swim in!
Chris and Noah.
Aidan celebrating his 4th birthday at the gym.
Hanzie and Abby cuddling on the way up.
South of the Border on the drive up. We went right by it! That place creeps me out.
