Since her mom had to work (and I took the day off), Cianna and I went to the nearby National Building Museum. The museum has a giant climate controlled atrium with nicely carpeted floors that are perfect for active children. We explored all around the ground and second floors. Cianna was especially fixated on the large fountain and asked me for coins to toss in. After the museum, Cianna heard a siren and said "firetruck!" So I decided to stop into the firehouse by our office to show her a real firetruck. A fireman turned on one of the engines lights to full flashing, but without the siren. Then Cianna sat in the driver's seat and steered. The firehouse pix will be up on Flickr later.

- mike lee - washington, dc