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January 2016 – Monthly Roundup

Posted on February 2, 2016 by alexis

January is usually a pretty boring month and I start to feel the effects of cabin fever. So every year we take a trip down to Florida to visit my parents. It’s a nice break from cold, dreary DC and it feels so great to be able to play outside with my girls. This year we timed it just right and missed the blizzard! My girls were happy that the snow stuck around and they were still able to play in it when we got home.

Since we spent 10 days in Florida, our list of adventures and activities in DC is short this month. But we did make some time for a few fun outings in the area before and after our trip. At the beginning of the month we visited the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. It is one of the best hidden gems in the DC area for small children. I definitely recommend checking it out if you haven’t been yet. And last week we visited the Wonder exhibit at the Renwick Gallery. I had been wanting to see this exhibit for quite a while and when it was announced that we were having yet another snow day on Friday, I decided it was a great time to take my girls. I was a little unsure if it was appropriate for small children (especially questioning it for my 2-year old). But I ended up being surprised at how kid-friendly it is and how much my girls enjoyed the experience.

Places we visited:

• Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum – Blog post here
• Lake Needwood – Blog post on nearby Lake Frank here
• MagicGround
• Bowlmor Bethesda
• Wonder exhibit at the Renwick Gallery
• Sky Zone Gaithersburg
• Rockin’ Jump Gaithersburg

Events we attended:

• Snow White at Encore Stage & Studio – Blog post here
• A Year with Frog and Toad at Imagination Stage – no longer showing but “Jack and Phil, Slayers of Giants-INC” is playing Feb 3- Mar 13

Classes and camps we attended:

• Georgetown Prep Tennis Club
• Ballet Petite
• My Gym Potomac
• Funfit Tots

I hope you found some new and fun ideas for your family in this month’s roundup! I am looking forward to all the hearts this month! Kids make the holidays so much more fun and special. And lets hope the groundhog is right and we really will have an early spring!

Also, I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures in my gallery. I’d love to have you follow along!

Instagram: capitol.momma

And I share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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POSTED IN: Ballet Petite, Bowlmor Bethesda, Encore Stage & Studio, Funfit Tots, Georgetown Prep Tennis Club, Imagination Stage, Lake Needwood, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, MagicGround, My Gym, Rockin' Jump Gaithersburg, Sky Zone, Wonder exibit at the Renwick Gallery

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July – Monthly Roundup

Posted on August 2, 2015 by alexis

Wow, I blinked and another month of summer just passed by! July was a really fun month full of amazing memories. We spent the first 9 days visiting family and friends in Nebraska. Celebrating the 4th of July there was a fun experience for my girls. I was able to (legally) light fireworks for them in Mimi & Papa’s driveway. Smoke bombs and ground bloom flowers were a big hit! Clara also got to stay up late to watch a “big” fireworks display for the first time. Then we traveled back to DC and a week later we celebrated Mae’s 2nd birthday. The last two weeks of July, both girls went to summer camp together for the first time. That has been life changing to have a few hours to myself a couple mornings a week! But in between traveling, celebrations, lessons, and camp, we did make time for some family fun activities in the DC area.

Parks we played at:

• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• North Farm Park – Rockville, MD
• Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD
• Potomac Woods Park – Rockville, MD

Hope you found some good ideas for your family in this month’s list! We are looking forward to a trip to Rehoboth Beach in August. My goal is to make the most out of the last month of summer before Clara starts full day pre-k! I want to seize every last day of this sweet summer goodness. Happy August!

Also, I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures in my gallery. I’d love to have you follow along!

Instagram: capitol.momma

And I share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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POSTED IN: Alphabet Rockers, Backyard Theater for Children at Strathmore, Bounce U Rockville, Busybees, Butler's Orchard, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Encore Stage & Studio, Geneva Day School Summer Camp, Homestead Farm, McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area, My Gym, Potomac Farm Market, Wings of Fancy Brookside Gardens, Wolf Trap

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May – Monthly Roundup

Posted on June 3, 2015 by alexis

May was a busy month full of fun adventures with my girls. We spent a lot of time outdoors at different farms and parks. It was filled with lots of flowers and happy moments. I’ve always thought fall was my favorite time in the DC area but I’m not sure anymore because this spring has been pretty amazing. We visited some really pretty places and made a lot of great memories!

Places we visited:

• United States National Arboretum
• Wegmeyers Farm – Oatlands Historic House and Gardens – blog post here
• Homestead Farm – blog post from last fall here
• Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens
• Washington National Cathedral and Bishop’s Garden
• Beauvoir Outdoors
• Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
• Croydon Creek Nature Center
• Fountains at Rockville Town Square

Events we attended:

• Day Out with Thomas – B&O Railroad Museum – blog post here
• Royal Tea Party – Thomas Farm Community Center
• Spring Market Fair – Claude Moore Colonial Farm
• Fairytale Ballet Tea Party – Metropolitan Ballet Theatre
• Hometown Holidays – Rockville Town Square

Classes/Camps we attended:

• My Gym
• Funfit Tots
• FS Soccer

Parks we played at:

• Meridian Hill Park – Washington, DC
• Chevy Chase Playground and Splash Park – Washington, DC – blog post here
• Clemyjontri Park – McLean, VA – blog post here – #4 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• North Farm Park – Rockville, MD
• Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD
• Potomac Woods Park – Rockville, MD

I hope this roundup has given you some new ideas and inspired you to go out and explore with your kids! Have a fabulous June!

Also, I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures on my feed.

Instagram: capitol.momma

And I share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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POSTED IN: B&O Railroad Museum, Beauvoir Outdoors, Cabin John Park, chevy chase playground, Claude Moore Park, Clemyjontri Park, Croydon Creek Nature Center, FS Soccer, Funfit Tots, Hadley's Playground, Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens, Homestead Farm, Meridian Hill Park, Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, My Gym, North Farm Park, Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, Potomac Woods Park, Rockville Town Square, Scott's Run Nature Preserve, Thomas Farm Community Center, United States National Arboretum, Washington National Cathedral, Wegmeyers Farm

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April – Monthly Roundup

Posted on May 7, 2015 by alexis

Welcome to the first post of my new Monthly Roundup series. I will be recapping the things we did and places we went at the end of each month. I hope this will help you to discover something new you want to do with your children!

April was a really fun month full of gorgeous color from all the spring blossoms. My girls were eager to spend time outdoors as the weather got nicer.

Places we visited:

• Burnside Farms – blog post here
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – blog post here
• Brookside Gardens
• Lake Frank – blog post here
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Events we attended:

• Meadowside Nature Center‘s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• Blue at Imagination Stage – no longer showing but I recommend any of the shows in the “My First Imagination Stage” series for ages 1-5. We’ve seen all of them and they are all great! The next show is Aquarium, June 27-July 26.

Classes/Camps we attended:

• Ballet Petite
• Kids First Swim School – blog post here
• Funfit Tots
• FS Soccer
• My Gym

Parks we played at:

• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• North Farm Park – Rockville, MD
• Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD
• Gravelly Point Park – Arlington, VA
• Montrose Park – Washington, DC
• Avenel Park – Potomac, MD

I hope this roundup has given you some ideas and inspired you to explore something new with your kids!

I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures on my feed.

Instagram: capitol.momma

I also share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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April – Monthly Roundup

Welcome to the first post of my new Monthly Roundup series. I will be recapping the things we did and places we went at the end of each month. I hope this will help you to discover something new you want to do with your children!

April was a really fun month full of gorgeous color from all the spring blossoms. My girls were eager to spend time outdoors as the weather got nicer.

Places we visited:

• Burnside Farms – blog post here
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – blog post here
• Brookside Gardens
• Lake Frank – blog post here
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Events we attended:

• Meadowside Nature Center‘s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• Blue at Imagination Stage – no longer showing but I recommend any of the shows in the “My First Imagination Stage” series for ages 1-5. We’ve seen all of them and they are all great! The next show is Aquarium, June 27-July 26.

Classes/Camps we attended:

• Ballet Petite
• Kids First Swim School – blog post here
• Funfit Tots
• FS Soccer
• My Gym

Parks we played at:

• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• North Farm Park – Rockville, MD
• Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD
• Gravelly Point Park – Arlington, VA
• Montrose Park – Washington, DC
• Avenel Park – Potomac, MD

I hope this roundup has given you some ideas and inspired you to explore something new with your kids!

I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures on my feed.

Instagram: capitol.momma

I also share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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April – Monthly Roundup

Welcome to the first post of my new Monthly Roundup series. I will be recapping the things we did and places we went at the end of each month. I hope this will help you to discover something new you want to do with your children!

April was a really fun month full of gorgeous color from all the spring blossoms. My girls were eager to spend time outdoors as the weather got nicer.

Places we visited:

• Burnside Farms – blog post here • Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – blog post here • Brookside Gardens • Lake Frank – blog post here • Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Events we attended:

• Meadowside Nature Center‘s Annual Easter Egg Hunt • Blue at Imagination Stage – no longer showing but I recommend any of the shows in the “My First Imagination Stage” series for ages 1-5. We’ve seen all of them and they are all great! The next show is Aquarium, June 27-July 26.

Classes/Camps we attended:

• Ballet Petite • Kids First Swim School – blog post here • Funfit Tots • FS Soccer • My Gym

Parks we played at:

• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US • North Farm Park – Rockville, MD • Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD • Gravelly Point Park – Arlington, VA • Montrose Park – Washington, DC • Avenel Park – Potomac, MD

I hope this roundup has given you some ideas and inspired you to explore something new with your kids!

I use instagram as my everyday blog and share a lot of photos from our adventures on my feed.

Instagram: capitol.momma

I also share more information and photos from our field trips and outings on facebook.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitolmommablog

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• Burnside Farms – blog post here
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens – blog post here
• Brookside Gardens
• Lake Frank – blog post here
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo

• Meadowside Nature Center‘s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• Blue at Imagination Stage – no longer showing but I recommend any of the shows in the “My First Imagination Stage” series for ages 1-5. We’ve seen all of them and they are all great! The next show is Aquarium, June 27-July 26.

• Ballet Petite
• Kids First Swim School – blog post here
• Funfit Tots
• FS Soccer
• My Gym

• Hadley’s Playground – Potomac, MD – #41 in a list of the top 50 playgrounds in the US
• North Farm Park – Rockville, MD
• Cabin John Park – Bethesda, MD
• Gravelly Point Park – Arlington, VA
• Montrose Park – Washington, DC
• Avenel Park – Potomac, MD