washington d.c.

Wayne had another big conference in D.C. this week, and he totally surprised me when he planned a babysitter(a good friend of ours) to come stay with the kids so that I could join him for a couple days of relaxation. I haven't been to D.C. since I was in high school and I was so excited to go back and just explore. 

Needless to say, I had the days completely to myself, and so I packed my camera and just walked and explore wherever I could. I tried to visit every monument and museum, not to mention every store to shop, and just enjoyed the beautiful scenery around me. It was incredibly peaceful. The only thing I wished I would have done differently is brought my running shoes so that I could run through the beautiful parks.

I was lucky enough that our hotel was located in the best location possible. I was one block away from the White House, a couple blocks away from the Smithsonian and museums(or the mall) and the block our hotel was on was also the shopping block full of stores and eateries. It was just perfect.

The Washington Monument The White House World War II Memorial World War II Memorial looking at the Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial                                                                      Washington Memorial Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington D.C. Capitol Building Jefferson Memorial Jefferson Memorial Washington Monument from the Jefferson Memorial Smithsonian Castle The Mall drinking fountain The Mall drinking fountain Washington D.C. Capitol Building Washington D.C. Zoo Giant Panda the Washington D.C. Zoo

I really enjoyed my time at our Nation's Capital. I didn't get to take pictures of everything but I did get to see and do a whole lot. I enjoyed the peacefulness this trip brought me, but I sure did miss those four little kids of mine. I couldn't wait to get home and snuggle with them! :)

Thanks Wayne for planning a wonderful getaway!