Where were the Scarborough's in October???

On September 31st we left for Portsmouth, Virginia so that Pat could interview at the Naval Hospital there. The trip was long and wet, there were time that I wondered if we should stop and stay some where half way. We made it to the Navy Lodge safe and sound. Andy quickly fell asleep at the start of the trip in mid bite. I wish I could say that he remained sleeping but that was not the case.

Midbite..fast asleep.

While Pat interviewed Andy and I toured Portsmouth. We had a lot of fun at the Children's museum.

"Roar!" was very fun to climb on.

Choo, Choo!

We when from Portsmouth to Phil and Erin's. We basically dropped Pat off for his rotation in Bethesda and turned around to drove to Corolla, North Carolina. Erin's Mom, Margo drove with me. It was nice to have someone to talk to. We spent a week on the beach. It was so much fun.

 Andy really enjoyed spending time with his cousins. We drove back to Phil and Erin's reunited with Pat and soon moved into the Marriott at Bethesda, which became our home for the rest of the month.  We saw Phil, Erin and the kids few more times before they moved to California. My sister Leta came to Maryland for a friend's wedding and then stayed in the hotel room with us for a few days. It was fun seeing her and touring D.C. Andy loves his Auntie Leta...Probably because she spoils him!

Visiting the Air and Space Museum.

Andy's favorite place to be!

Pilot in training.

Leta left us so Andy and I were left touring by ourselves. Luckily the hotel Shuttle took us to the metro. We went to the National Zoo several times.

Andy thought this Panda made a perfect chair for him...and didn't want to share.

These Orangutans walked right over our heads...watch out below!

Mommy's Flip Flops fit just right!??

We also visited the National Natural History Museum with Pat. It is always nice when he gets to go places with us.

The Hope Diamond..."all I want for Christmas.." Just kidding!

This is for Carol, there was a crocheted coral reef on display. It was amazing!

Luckily there was a park near the Hotel so on days that we didn't feel like going far we would spend most of the day at the park.

If he makes it to adulthood with no major injuries I will be surprised and lucky!

We were able to go to Boo at the Zoo. It was so much Fun!!! I totally recommend it to anyone who happens to be in D.C while it is happening.

Andy on Pat's shoulder's ...surprise, surprise.

Andy normally doesn't like pop sickles... and he ate most of this one.

Part one of my costume!

Family moment, thanks to a very nice stranger.

He almost never misses...at this distance anyway.

Enjoying his loot!

Wearing his loot!

"No Mom, I haven't had any sugar yet today!"

Gutting the pumpkin takes a long time if you don't want to get your hands dirty.

Spooky!

 We had our annual Halloween Party. Boy, have we multiplied since our first Halloween here!

This year's Halloween Party Participants!

Well there's October for you! Now to finish up November!