DC daytrip

We met our GOOD FRIEND ROS downtown yesterday for a Christmasy day trip of DC. Of course I missed any photos of her and us together. Dang. Anyway, here is a hit list of what we saw:

Lunch at Union Station including pancakes and a highly anticipated cheesy pizza for Zac. Ros got a piece but the price was high as she had to carry Zac's leftovers throughout the rest of our trip.

Walked up to the CAPITOL BUILDING to see the platform being built for the inauguration. I was glad to see that they still fly the American flag over the Capitol building and there is a great Christmas tree. As the day progressed these huge black clouds came rolling in- seemed like foreshadowing for what is to come.

Went over to the BOTANICAL GARDENS to see their beautiful trees and this really cool MINIATURE TRAIN EXHIBIT- if you have kids this is a MUST SEE! Even if you don't have kids I'd say GO SEE IT! There are also replicas of the Smithsonian, Capitol building, and all these little villages made out of natural materials- acorns, leaves, cinnamon sticks, etc. This was super cool- maybe my favorite of the day.

Then, over to the NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART where they have put up these really cool lights in the tunnel between the two galleries. Emily was also tricked into seeing some art as we had to walk through an exhibit- I saw that famous painting of George Washington, a painting by Whister (not his mother). We were moving fast as I wanted to keep Max on the move.

Then, to watch the ICE SKATERS while we waited about an hour for Nick to go get the car and come back and pick us up. Highlights and lowlights included Max falling and hitting his face on a stone bench, hot chocolate that burned your tongue and Emily dropping and losing $40. I hope it was a great happy surprise that was found by someone in great need.

A REALLY WONDERFUL DAY!