Relaxed Sunday- July 4

July 5 was a more relaxing day. We picked Mike up from the Bethesda Metro station and met Deb and Bill for brunch at the Old Georgetown Grill. Then we returned to the Kurans' and just hung out for a while. Deb and I worked on her family tree and the boys read the paper.

After much debate, we decided to go see the new Karate Kid. A good time was had by all, although Mike was temporarily worried about Olivia's reaction to the violence.
Jaden Pinkett Smith was great and Jackie Chan actually acted.

We saw the movie at the Rio Center in Gaithersburg and went to Guapo's for dinner after. The entire time we were eating, Olivia kept saying, "I want to ride the paddle boats" over and over and over. She wouldn't eat or have a conversation. She twisted Mike's arm until he consented. They paddled up and down and around the lake. Actually, I'm not sure that Olivia could really reach the pedals. Mike was drenched with sweat by the end.

It was a great trip, all in all. Anyone going to DC should make very good friends with Deb and Bill. They are the best hosts. Staying there combines the best of hotels and being home.