a trip to DC
Awhile back, on sniqueaway.com, I got a great deal for a hotel Washington, DC. In the Capitol Hill area. Within walking distance of all the museums. On the cheap. A nice getaway for us, I thought.
Yeah.
Well, you know what? We took Dave’s 14 year old grandson with it, and it was a GREAT getaway! We walked and walked and walked and walked (I had blisters on my blisters). The grandson and I rented bikes and rode around for a couple hours. We introduced him to Popeye’s fried chicken. I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival and parade, while the boys went to Ford Theater and a couple of the museums. We had amazing meals…shrimp and grits for me both nights LOL
My only disappointment was that the Julia Child exhibit was closed! That was one of the reasons I wanted to go. But…still…had a lot of fun!
yeah, sorry, I’m 12, this made me laugh!
Derfs!
by night
the Capitol x 2
lovely xxdirty martini I had at the restaurant in the hotel…delish!
Ford Theater…anyone know what happened there?
I was OH SO PSYCHED to spy this place on the walk to the Japanese festival…it was my favorite little bakery in Paris!
The Navy…for Aislinn!
Okonamiyaki!!! One of my favorite Japanese treats!
shiba notebook!!!
Korean war memorial. This was my first time seeing it…breathtaking!
the boys 
Love them!
Posted in Dave, Photos, family, it's all about me, travel | 12 Comments
April 25th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Oh what fun! When the re-open the Julia exhibit, we will have to go. You and me!
April 25th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I love doing the monuments at night tour. The Korean War memorial is stunning at night.
April 25th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
I really like DC and keep bugging my kid to let me take him there, but he won’t go. Glad you had fun!
xo
April 26th, 2012 at 1:22 am
So glad to finally see the pictures from your trip. I just wish you had gone when I still lived back there…
Sorry about the JC exhibit. When my BFF came out to see me, JC was high on her list (she was happy to be there) but the reflecting pool was drained for cleaning and repair! It’s always something…
Should I confess now that I never saw the Ford Theater?
April 26th, 2012 at 1:58 am
WOW!!! Great pictures. Duh. Did you at least get to see the First Ladies’ gowns? Sigh.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:29 am
The Shibas look like kitties to me! It’s good you’re around to set me straight. I loved living hear DC. It’s nice to see pics of the area again.
April 26th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Why was the exhibit closed? I loved that… Love DC. We’re looking to move into the area next year.
April 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Love the photos of the Washington Monument, the Capital, and the Korean War Memorial. I can’t wait to get back to DC someday, as an adult who has a better appreciation for what I’m seeing.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Oh no! I knew you looked forward to see JC Exhibit
I saw it when I was there a few yrs ago. Do you know if they are going to re-open it again?
April 26th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
It looks like a blast.
April 27th, 2012 at 9:04 am
seriously, awesome holiday!! i was in DC many, many moons ago and would love to go back and take the boys! the monuments are so amazing.
i would also like to hit a Japanese festival, to show them how we do festivals!!
sorry about the Julia Child exhibit…i’m sure that would be oh so very interesting (but…a part of me…the smartass in me is thinking…”just go to the grocery store and stand in the dairy, in front of all the butters and just ~~sigh~~”. there’s your julia child!!) ;-D
love the chibas…issei said he’s seen those before!!!
April 27th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Some great photos there. Glad you had fun.