The adventures of Sushi and Sunshine Continue!

We had a number of run-ins with the law, both domestic and foreign (most of these were imaginary, but based on some real-life event). We were told to leave 2 museums, and I was dragged out of a third in hand-cuffs for damaging an American founding document (I was re-arrested and dragged out of a bell tower several days later). Sushi was arrested after falling into the Lion's area and being attacked by said beast. We were yelled at and chased down by the Secret Service in front of the White House. We were both declare Persona Non Grata while abroad; she in Ireland, and I in Vietnam. We were both using assumed names at the time, so I guess it was not that bad. Sushi was reprimanded for handling an ancient relic. She was also stopped at a checkpoint for wearing bright pink bangle bracelets. We attracted the attention of a policeman who was guarding the FBI building, but managed to escape him. There were numerous incriminating pictures taken of us as engaged in all manner of illegal activities. All in all, we had a great time!

Sushi's Visit

We have kept very busy throughout Sushi's stay with me. Here are several pictures that show a little of what we have been up to:

Food has been an important part of every day. Above is the French toast with ice cream that I made last week (ok, so I bought the ice cream).
Mommy, notice the adorable plates we are using. I LOVE them!!!

Sushi is a shopaholic! I cannot even keep up with her! Do you like these shoes Puddleduck? Sushi is modeling them for you.

Patriotic cookies! Sushi is become quite a proficient in the kitchen. I am so proud of her! She made a quiche, pizza, and pickled cucumbers (not all for the same meal). She decorated the American and French flag cookies (it was done completely with sprinkles).

A scavenger hunt was part of Sushi's first day here while I was at work. I have been trying to keep her busy while I am gone during the day, but found out early on that she is such a daytime sleeper that most of the hours are taken up with that activity. Makes my job easier. =)

The adventures of Sushi and Sunshine

Scene 1: Bath and Bodyworks

Sunshine: Try the Cherry Blossom lotion. It smells really good!
Sushi: EWWW! It doesn't smell good, and now it's all over my hands!
Sunshine: Oh, you're right that one doesn't smell good. I guess it was Sweet Pea I was thinking of. My bad.

Sushi: Ooh! Pina Colada!
Sunshine: Here, give me your arm. *sprays Pina Colada body spray on Sushi's arm*
Sushi: EWWW! This one's gross too! Now I'm STINKY!
*shoppers turn and stare at Sushi*

Sushi: *sprays Sunshine with Strawberry Daiquiri body spray, while displaying a look of triumph* There now you smell stinky too!
Sunshine: *sniffs arm* Yum! This stuff smells GOOD!
Sushi: NOOOO! *triumphant looks deflates into defeat*


Scene 2: The National Gallery of Art
Sunshine and Sushi are sitting on a bench, by the fountain, eating cereal from a ziplock bag that Sushi had packed.

Sushi: This is good cereal. *munch, munch*
Sunshine: Yup. *reaches for more*

Sunshine: Why does it taste like the air freshener in my living room?
Sushi: *BURSTS OUT LAUGHING* I was WONDERING what that flavor was?!

*Both laugh uncontrollably as tears stream down their faces, and the onlookers stare in amazement at these poor people who obviously suffer from some mental disorder*

Sushi: I laid the bags next to the air freshener. I didn't think it could absorb the flavor through the plastic!
Sunshine: Oh, you put the Cheez-it bag there too? You stupid-head! *laughing at Sushi*
Sushi: Guess we better taste the Cheez-its.
Sunshine: *eats a Cheez-it* Well, it tastes better than the cereal.

Sushi: Smell this! *holds piece of cereal up to Sunshine's nose* We could use this as potpourri.
Sunshine: Yeah, or breath freshener.
Sushi: ...or a new form of air freshener. We could be walking air fresheners. I think this museum is smelling better already!

*Both return to fits of laughing that attracts the attention of all in the quiet auditorium*

Only During Thunderstorms, Sir.

So thunderstorms were Fräulein Maria's memory eraser. We all have them - those circumstances that somehow make all orders null and void. For me, it is the camera (this is a dangerous thing since I am almost never without my camera). I will do just about anything for a good photo op. =) This gets me in trouble some of the time, gets me some very quizzical looks from passers-by, but I continue anyway. I have an entire collection of photos, depicting me, or whoever was with me at the time, climbing rocks next to a "do not climb rocks" sign, standing just beyond the "authorized personnel only" sign, sitting on the guardrail, beside the "do not sit on guardrail" sign, or lying on the ground with the "caution: wet floor" sign in view. I'm not sure why I get such a kick out of these pictures, but I do, and so when my Captain Von Trapp comes along and asks me "do you or do you not have trouble following these simple instructions?" I will have to continue with my lame excuse when trespassing: "only when I have a camera, sir."