spring in the air..

Although St. Patricks Day is still a couple of weeks away, Old Town Alexandria holds their giant annual parade a little early each year. We decided to take advantage of the incredible early spring weather we're having and head out for a field trip.

Afterwards since we were so close anyway, we headed over to the new National Harbor to take a stroll. Although many stores aren't open yet, there was plenty to keep us busy for an hour or so including playing on The Awakening waterfront sculpture (left my camera in the car though) and taking a stroll thru The Gaylord National Conference Center (incredible).

And, stopping in at Ben and Jerry's for a scoop was just the right end to our first spring family outing of the season!