Rip Van Winkle et cetera

We all went to see Rip Van Winkle at the Kennedy Center (review here) . Will and Eva really enjoyed it, I think especially the read aloud Rip Van Winkle story with accompanying music. This was the world premier of the Rip Van Winkle piece, so that was an extra treat.

Will, Eva and Dad went out to dinner Saturday so Mom could have her first baby shower. We went to The Essential Grill in Tysons Corner, which turned out to be especially child friendly (and cost effective). It is from the same restaurant group as Harry's Tap Room, but emphasizes natural, locally grown food. As is too often the case around here, the food was very good, but the service was distinctly amateur.