Some things about March I forgot to tell you

The last week of March the Archibald's came to visit! We had fun in Baltimore at the National Aquarium, in Washington DC, at Valley Forge, and locally at the Herr's Potato Chip factory and Old New Castle.

We started the party in Baltimore. We'd never been to Baltimore for a visit before...any we decided there might be a reason why. It is a little bit sketchy in some places. But the Aquarium was awesome and we loved seeing all of the fishes. We also went to little Italy for dinner. The kid's meal beat all in price and quality. It even came with a mini cheese cake! Good thing we have a little kid we can say we are getting a kid's meal for!



We went to Old New Castle and the Herr's Potato Chip factory. I love the potato chip factory. They let you eat fresh out of the salter potato chips. They are still warm and so delicious!

I like this wall in Old New Castle...and I was borrowing a Canon Rebel.

For a little drama, I have to tell you of our trip in Old New Castle. We stopped at a little coffee shoppe to have some delicious hot cocoa.

Doesn't it look good?

We sat down, ready to sip our warm drink and an accident took place involving a small red headed child. Hot chocolate was on the floor, on my pants, on the table. And then when she drank some more a little later, through a straw, she spit it out all over Erik. It was slightly embarrassing and frustrating, but also humorous. My favorite part was the lady who cleaned up the floor sprayed Windex on it (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Haha. Who knew?

After the spill...and still smiling.

"Did you spill your hot cocoa? Let me feed you chocolate balls!" 

In Washington DC we saw an awesome IMAX movie in the Museum of Natural History about monarch butterflies and this guy from Canada who wanted to know where monarchs go in the fall. I always thought bugs just died, but it turns out they migrate to Mexico. He spent his whole life tracking them and then he finally saw one with his tag on it in Mexico! Ever three generations a monarch is genetically able to fly to Mexico. It lives longer and knows that is where it is supposed to go! It was really fascinating!

Alyssa found this Chimp and she fell in love with him.

She sat almost 10 minutes with her hand on his head.

We also went to the National Cathedral and to the Washington DC temple. Alyssa was very excited to see the temple and Jesus. She wanted to climb all over Him and sit at His feet. She really knows who Jesus is and she loves Him very much. It amazes me how much love young children have for the Savior. She teaches us a lot through her simple adoration of Him.

Saturday was spent at Valley Forge. We had a great tour guide who told us about the encampment there. It was not pleasant, but it was an excellent location. General President Washington was truly an inspired man!

Alyssa was so sad to see Nana and Papa and Maria go. When they left on Sunday night she put on her coat and shoes because she wanted to go with them.