We invited Marinn and Case to join us for lunch (Darren was playing golf in Triangle Virginia), so they came over about 11 o'clock. Case of course immediate went for the toys -- he really likes that train that spells his name, although I believe a spell-checker feature should be included in future such train sets.
We had "brunch" at Jackson's Mighty Fine Food and Lucky Lounge in the Town Center because it was easy to walk too, child friendly, and opened at 11 a.m.Afterwards, we walked back up Democracy Drive to the pavilion where preparations were underway for the World Cup watching. Case was not much interested in the soccer games that were showing on big screens at either end of the pavilion by the fountain, but he sure liked the free samples of fruit and vegetable juice they were offering.
There were several booths sponsored by DC United, the local professional soccer team. They are trying to drum up support for the construction (and financing) of a new stadium in Washington. This World Cup event may have been tied in to that. Or maybe it was just a way to attract people to Reston Town Center. We never got to investigate the booth selling team jerseys and other fan paraphernalia.
In any case, there was a Leidos-sponsored booth where you could festoon yourself in U.S. patriotic colors and flags and have your picture taken. Here's the result:
Well, that's actually my picture of the three of them. But, I think it is better than the one the booth took.
After we got back home, Case had some more time to explore, move little boxes, try out the chicken who walks alone, ride the rocking horse, and go with me to investigate the pool.For a moment there, he was regretful that he had not brought his swimming suit with him.
And we ran out of time to visit the library next door, one of his favorite things to do.
By the way, in a last minute disappointment, the United States team tied Portugal, 2-2 in their World Cup game.
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