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In Washington,  Steve and I and Diana, my sister-friend, had dinner in Chinatown where we took Pepper's advice on the honey walnut shrimp. It was all very delightful. Calvin wanted a fortune for each hand and one for his mouth. Calvin was and is a super champy baby traveling companion who at 9 months has been to 12 states*. The peeps behind us in this photo had SO MUCH FOOD on their table -- all meaty dishes. It was grody to the max.





*In order: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, California, Montana, Wyoming, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Comments

amyegodfrey said…
What a fun post! Calvin is such a good-natured baby. I'm glad he is a happy traveler!
July 22, 2010 12:36 AM
Sarah said…
50 states by age 5.
July 22, 2010 9:40 AM
Neil and Diana said…
Brings me right back to our splendid day and walking behind the BBQ Fest. Ryan and Jessica and Alice and I were in the Nat'l Portrait Gallery list room yesterday and I thought of you.
July 25, 2010 12:39 PM
amyegodfrey said…
I'm glad the Washington and Philly people got together yesterday! Love to have been there with you. I've been thinking about Calvin's travels, and it's a pretty amazing accomplishment for you, and for him.
July 25, 2010 6:51 PM
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