Old Town was celebrating so we headed down to collect our treasure map and hit up the local businesses that were handing out loot. Collecting loot in a bag is pretty much what Amelia does on a daily basis so this was perfect. They handed out a fun bag filled with an eye patch and pirate bandana and other little treasures.
They even had a pirate cruise on the Potomac. Amelia has been into pirates ever since my sister gave us a recording of "Treasure Island" (my sister made the recording and did all the pirate voices). They had two pirates come aboard the ship and entertain us for the ride, telling pirate jokes, singing sea shanties, teaching pirate talk, and telling pirate stories.
Discovering treasure.
Watching the birds on the pier.
Enjoying a hot dog before our pirate cruise.
(Picture courtesy of Amelia.)
Examining the treasure map.
Amelia has been talking like a pirate all day. (Thanks for the tip Michelle!)
Now that sounds like fun! You got a great action shot with Amelia and her hotdog.
ReplyDeleteapparently i be a good speller. arrrr...
ReplyDeletemy favorivte picture is the one of Amelia studying the treasure map. serious business, aparently.
ReplyDeleteYou are just entirely the funnest mom ever! I think you should do before and after posts. An announcement about what your doing and then a follow up on the fun! That way I won't look at your blog and wonder if I live in the same city as the Blacks! Although that might not be so safe, dang:(
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anne. I want to know some of these ideas ahead of time so I can join in the fun.
ReplyDeleteCute shots of Amelia and thanks again for watching the girls last night.
So sad I wasn't there. We will have to plan ahead next year and make sure we make it. Ethan would have loved this! Very fun.
ReplyDeleteps. great job on the rule of thirds, Amelia:)
ReplyDeleteway fun!! We'll have to go next year!
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