Bucket LIst: Leesburg Animal Park

Summer Bucket List:

Leesburg Animal Park

duck...duck..goose

awww....

no fear...

He totally wanted to sit with me...riiiight

One Sunday afternoon my parents, Liam and I went on a trip to the animal park...it was hot but was definitely a lot of fun. LJ loves animals and couldn't wait to pet them!

His favorite part was when we got to going to the free roaming area...he had absolutely no fear of the animals.. he got in their faces and just chased them. The sheep was his favorite but they had no interested in them.. they only like Gammy because she had that cup of food...let me tell you, you want to get rid of that food right away.. those animals will not leave you alone until you give them everything.. even the cup! Some even jump up on you to get it.. i am not a fan of that.. but what can you do. One sheep in particular was so greedy.. we refused to give him even more than he had! HA!

We took a wagon ride down to the big pond, that was fun. You can fish out there...they were even having a competition at weekend..I am sure GPop was dying to fish but he controlled himself. On, the way back to the we got to see the Zebras :) When we got back, we left LJ play on the playground, he loved it.. it was very hard to get him to leave but he did a great job!

I would definitely bring him back there...when it is not so hot...it was great for all ages... all you moms out there...go check it out! It would be a great half day trip! ( they even having a changing table there outside..nice :) )

Old MacDonald had a farm...and a glass of wine

Bucket List: Random Trip out to VA

This wasn't one of the place that I had wrote on down LJ's bucket list but one weekend, my parents and I decided that we wanted to go to a winery or two. I had from this farm that was having a Strawberry Jumbree and also was a winery...talk about killing two birds with one stone! It had a ton of areas for kids of all ages to play and run around, a petting zoo, tractors to climb on and cow train that you and your kid can sit in and ride around the farm. Each little cow has a name too...so cute! Also they had a rope swing and the biggest moon bounce I have ever seen!!
One of the things i loved about it was that you could go strawberry picking..even though we didnt get a chance to, i would go back and do it with some friends or even when LJ is a little older
I would say though after going through the whole thing, this is more of a place for kids a little older probabaly starting at 4 or 5. They seem to get more out of it.
Liam loved going to the petting zoo.. here are a few pictures of him and parents interacting with the animals.
We had so much fun, minus the fact it was sooo hot that day.
"She thinks my tractor is sexy..."

"on his farm he had some cows...."

min. pony...so cute..

he loves sheep!

This is the view from the winery...best ever! I fell in love with this place!

I could have stayed at this place forever. It is across road from the farm. You drive up this steep hell to a stone like building.. it is absolutely beautiful. Then you go to the top, some wine tasting, buy some cheese and go out on the top balcony and look out over the whole middle of VA area!! Not only is the building and views are amazing but the wine is great! I can.not.wait to go back.

if you are looking for a wedding venue..please please check this out!! or a good glass of wine.

BlueMount Vineyard

Summer Bucket List: Chuck*E*Cheese

Bucket List: Chuck-E-Cheese

We took at a trip to the Chuck-E-Cheese in Sterling, Va with the Hurley kids and my best friend Tracy!! We had such a good time! I got to see the Hurleys' and I haven't seen them in so long and Liam and Andrew are about a month apart, that means Liam had a friend to play with, while the older ones were off playing games.

One thing I am glad that they updated was the singing, mechanical animals for birthday parties and such.. I remember back in the day they had a hard time moving around and they were just plan creepy..so thank goodness for the update! Having parties there is still a thing to do, I was a little surprised but did enjoy that you can get beer there -I did not have any, I hate beer.)

I havent been there in so long, it just makes you crazy and you want to get as many tickets as you can to win the over priced prizes but it is worth it to see how much fun Liam had with everyone. Here are a few pictures from that day!

The kids had a blast and of course Tracy and I had so much fun being able to catch up! I can't wait for our next trip. I will suggest not going in the sumer time and not a weekend, but most of you know that already!

Liam and Andrew in the truck : ) This was probably millionth picture taken because they both very unsure about it and wanted to jump out the sides..

Luke and Liam playing a broken game, but they didn't care they just wanted to push the buttons, I love how easily kids are amused :)

Climb LJ, Climb...such a little monkey

Hanging out with Andrew : ) Don't smash his finger, please...

Summer Bucket List: Reston Petting Zoo

Well, we couldn't pass up the awesome weather on Friday, I know it was 95 degrees but I just wanted to get little man out and about. He as become more and more curious and adventurous these days so I thought why not see how it he does with animals, especially ones that we can feed!

I haven't been to the Reston Zoo in so many years, it really hasn't changed but I have gotten taller since then. It is so cute and I forgot how much fun it is. We walked around to see the chickens, moneys, birds and turtles! We all pet a kangaroo, I have never been that close to one so that was very cool and LJ did so great with it, he was gentle...very impressed. Then we went to the petting barn and it was on. First off he was nervous because how loud the goats were then it was on after he figured out that he could walk around and feed them...he was all about sticking his hands in the pins to get them. He thought it was so funny then they would get the food from his hands.

I would totally tell anyone that hasn't been that has kids of all ages to go, I liked going during the week, it wasn't super crowded and you could take your time to walk around. I also really liked that they had a lake there, it make the background so pretty.

another great family fun day!

Summer Bucket List: MeadowLoark Park

Today we decided instead of going to the Reston Zoo we would take little man to a park. He needed a nap real bad today after his play date and lunch with daddy. We went to MeadowLoark Park in Vienna. It was sooo cute. Not only did it have a ton of public toys like bikes, cars, and kitchen sets all around of the kids of all ages to play with. The park also had many sandboxes, dirt to play with, 3 wing sets and two playgrounds. He absolutely loved playing with the dirt and putting in the car and then pushing it around along with swinging..he finds it soo funny. Daddy had to help him go down the side, but once he went once, he couldn't get enough. I am glad we brought him today even though it was for about 30 minutes. It was great to go on a weekday because it wasn't too crowded and there were a lot of kids his age. I love seeing him laugh and smile. I always hate taking him away from something that makes him happy, but I have to be the parent.

It was a great day Wednesday and I hope everyone else has a great one too, along with the rest of the week!

Bucket List: Clemyjontri Park

Today after lunch Derek and I decided to take LJ to on of the places on his bucket list: Clemyjontri Park in McLean, Va. It was so much fun! It was perfect for him. Here are a few pictures of his adventure at the playground

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He had an absolute blast and we will have to go back few more times! Next time we will put sunblock on him..he looked like a little Irish potato by the end!

With Mommy and Daddy