We headed down after Andrew got off work on Friday and got in around midnight. On Saturday we met up with my family and went to the Natural History Museum and the American History Museum.
My little brother plays the trombone so I snapped this picture of him...
I think Amy is Eleanor's favorite aunt....
My sister Jessica also flew down to visit DC with us. Here we are at the Smithsonian...
Next we went to the Air and Space Museum. Jacob rode the simulator ride, which was probably the highlight of his trip. He loved it!
Unless my family was around, Eleanor spent a lot of time in her stroller. She was really good. I think she really liked seeing lots of new things and having a constant change of scenery.
On our way back to the metro we passed by the White House.
Here's Andrew and Eleanor before boarding the metro. I really liked riding the metro, I think every city should have one!
On Saturday night I met up with my BFF Jessica Peters who lives down there and we went to Cheesecake Factory.
On Sunday we went to the National Art Gallery.
Eleanor got to hang out with her cherub friends.
You can kind of see Eleanor's new tooth in this picture.
The weather was absolutely beautiful! We really enjoyed spending time outside and relaxing by the fountains.
Later that afternoon we went to Mount Vernon. This was probably one of my favorite things we did. It was really interesting to learn a little more about George Washington and his estate was so beautiful.
Eleanor got to meet Martha Washington...
Wouldn't you love to have a porch like this to sit on everyday and look out at the water. So peaceful.
Here's Jacob with some goats.
They had the most awesome gardens.
Amy, my mom, and Jacob...
Jessica and my mom...
On Monday Andrew, Eleanor, and I walked from the Smithsonian down to the Lincoln Memorial. Here are some of the things we saw along the way...
First we saw the Washington Monument
Next we saw the WWII Memorial
Next we passed the reflecting pool
Then we saw the Korean War Memorial. They had all these statues of soldiers in the shape of a "V" for victory.
We also saw the Vietnam War Memorial. I couldn't believe how long the wall was with names of those who died! It was very sobering to see all of the war memorials.
We finally made it to the Lincoln Memorial.
Here's the view from the other end of the reflecting pool looking back to the Washington Monument
Well after walking the almost 1.5 miles to get to the Lincoln Memorial we were exhausted and didn't really want to walk back so we walked over to this little bus stop to see how much it would cost to take a little bus to the other side of the National Mall to meet up with my family at the Capitol Building for a tour. Well after seeing the price for that particular tour bus was $27 I was like, no way Andrew let's just start walking. So I turned around and started walking. Well I guess some man had overheard us and he handed Andrew a $50 bill! I kind of just wanted to keep the money and still walk, but that man would see us not getting on the bus. So we hopped on and road up to the Capitol Building. Tour buses are the way to do Washington DC! We got this little blue ticket that let us get on and off all day. It also included a tour of Arlington Cemetery. So we were able to do a lot of things we probably wouldn't have otherwise. Thank you man in the green shirt!
Needless to say we made it in time for our tour of the Capitol Building. We watched a great little video about the founding of our country and politics then we went on a tour.
Inside
Every state picks two people they want to have statues of inside of the Capitol Building.
Utah picked Brigham Young as one of theirs.
Outside the Capitol Building
West side
East side
Supreme Court Building
After our tour of the Capitol Building we hopped back on our tour bus and headed down to Arlington Cemetery. On the way we passed the Jefferson Memorial.
The entrance to Arlington Cemetery
Eleanor even got a good little nap on the tour bus
Changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier
This cute little face is probably why the man gave us $50 bucks to ride the bus
There were so many tombstones!
After Arlington Cemetery we went to Union Station
Then it was back on the metro to get to our car and then back to Ohio. We had an awesome trip. Thanks for letting us tag along, mom!
7 comments:
what the martha washington? i lve little potie tangs smile,but i think i love her otter pop poses better hahahahaa. . . ps jessica you look dang good for almost being due. . .i keep forgetting your preagnant
Let Andrew know he's a bum for coming to town and not even saying hi to his son!
DC is a fun place though. I love working downtown (right across the street from American History) and periodically getting out during lunch to see things in the area. Glad you guys had an enjoyable trip! Let me know if you ever swing back through.
ditto freddie, jess you look super good for being so far along in your pregnancy.
it's cool that i know where some of those pictures were taken. but sounds like you guys were able to pack in a lot more than our DC trip.
i can't believe you didnt represent louisiana at that one momunment with the fountain.
It really is amazing all we got to do in those few days. Looking back at these pictures I was reminded how much I liked the National Art Gallery. That was a great day ending with Mt. Vernon. Give the little otter pop a squeeze from granny.
I love all the pictures! Your trip looks amazing. How fun that you got to meet up with your family.
What a nice samaritan! When you and Andrew make the big bucks you can spring someone else for a bus ride. :)
What a fun trip! DC is an awesome place! Jeff is jealous since he's never been, but hopefully we'll be able to take a family trip there someday.
how fun! great pics! your baby is adorable!!
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