Anna Grows

Enjoying the 1st day of spring Either March comes in like and lion and out like a lamb OR March comes in like a lamb and out like a lion.  This year has been all lion.  We began the month with an epic wind storm (up to 80 mph gusts).  The storm resulted in both school AND the Federal government offices closing due to widespread power outages.  The next week was met with one of the latest snowstorms in DC history on March 21.  Thanks to a whopping 5 inches of snow, school and the Federal government offices closed again (Theresa would like to note that on both occasions both she and her co-workers continued to work via telework, so you can rest assured your taxpayer dollars were well spent).  Anna got two days off school for the snow (we know our Midwestern and New England families are laughing at us....it is ridiculous). On the plus side, Anna did get to try out her toboggan on the neighborhood sledding hill.  She also got to watch several movies.  Storm was very excited about

Grandma, Anna & Grandpa   March 14 is international Pi Day.....and Grandpa's birthday.  We concluded that Grandpa has been around longer than Pi Day, which was founded by Physicist Larry Shaw in 1988 (for those math folks out there, Grandpa was celebrating his 76th birthday).  What better way to celebrate than a trip to Ohio?  Fortunately Anna had a long weekend, so we did just that. Anna was looking forward to seeing her Grandparents - especially so that Grandma could help her with her goddess costume for World Civilization Day.  We enjoyed good food and a relaxing weekend.  We were able to view the Hawaii pictures (somehow Grandma managed to get a sweatshirt for Anna in her suitcase).  Joe took the opportunity to make all of the necessary computer updates for Grandma and Grandpa, complete with a training session.  Of course no trip would be complete without some Anna/Grandma shopping time, which yielded a new dress for Anna.  The weather cooperated and we were able to