Pretty, Happy Funny, Real - Dumbarton Oaks Part II Edition!

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A couple of years ago, we went with our good friends to Dumbarton Oaks, and I have an old post detailing that trip.  Here we are, almost two years later, and it's fun to see how much Stephen has grown--and to have Joseph in the pictures now!

{Pretty}

This past weekend was peak Cherry Blossom Week-- one of my most favorite things about living in the DC area.  There is NOTHING like a spring weekend around these parts.  Unfortunately, that means it's tourist weekend, and while Steve and I love the ring of blossoms around the tidal basin, we decided to not to attempt it with a double stroller.  We've been here 10 years (10 years??? craziness!)  and so decided to check out Dumbarton Oaks instead.  It was completely the right choice.

Our future home.  Of course, we don't have the down payment QUITE saved up yet.

The blossoms in the background are set on a grassy, sloping hill.  I do believe that heaven has many a cherry blossom hill in it.

And the daffodils were also gorgeous.

{Happy}

Who can be stressed in a place like this?  Not Joseph.

Goofy Stephen face.

Can you believe this forsythia?  Just... breathtaking.  

 

{Funny}

Down this pathway by the pool was a mosaic of what looked like Roman bathers--in their birthday suits.  Stephen and I walked past, he saw the mosaic and turned to me with a very concerned expression.  His little voice echoed down the hall-- "Mama!  Haven't any clothes on!"  A few passers-by got a chuckle out of that one.

{Real}

Holy Thursday is here, with all the lovely, haunting Triduum music to go with it.  I'll share a piece that my choir will sing on Good Friday.  "O Vos Omnes" by Casals.   I truly believe that music can evoke the emotions and mystery of the Passion that is all too easy to forget.  

Have a blessed and beautiful Holy Week!