Cherry blossoms, birthday, baby bump, and Shopping

We're back from a very fast moving few days in the DC area visiting Heather & Tiffany. Lots of fun, only less than perfect thing was the weather. It was chilllly (and not just for the Florida people dropping in).

Birthday clothes shopping trip for Heather (she's been on a major exercise & diet program and needs clothes - she looks absolutely fabulous!) Tiffany was able to join us and we three ladies did some damage. Fun, fun, fun... Then a fabulous dinner at Equinox with all 6 of us. It's seems someone's birthday causes a family dinner celebration - what a great excuse! We also happened to be downtown just in time for the Cherry Blossom Festival in full swing. The trees are in bloom with their ethereal fragile beauty for only a short time, and people from all over the world come to see. We saw masses of people everywhere. A sure statement for the beginning of spring.

Also visited our friends Wade & Pam at their soon to be home. They're going to do the urban living high rise condo thing. This is popping up all over the country and gaining in popularity. Why not - all the amenities right there, no maintenance, no yard work, and restaurants and shopping all at your fingertips. Their place is gorgeous and fun views. We somehow have decided just the opposite - very isolated with wildlife for neighbors, no outside amenities at all, and enough forest with fallen wood to keep us busy for years. Ask us both in 5 years to compare...



Two and a half beautiful ladies

 Along with shopping for Heather, there was a little bit of maternity shopping too (and even a toe in a few baby stores for fun) with Tiffany. Doesn't she look cute!! This girl baby is growing strong and fast. Had a moment of pink frenzy and had to calm down...