We have lived on the East coast off an on for over 10 years and have never done the tourist D.C. thing. Jared has been asking to go see some museums so we thought it was about time we went. Kevin has had Spring Break this last week so we took Jared out of school on Friday and drove down for the day. The kids were really excited and wouldn't stop laughing, cracking jokes, and singing silly songs the whole way to D.C. It was cute. After about 30-45 minutes of searching for a parking spot (I don't know how people live in D.C.) we were off to the Museum of Art. This is the one Jared really wanted to see because he wants to be the director of an art museum when he grows up.
There were pretty flowers and fountains in the museum and I couldn't help, but capture a piece of spring with the kids.
Next we went to the Air and Space Museum. Kevin and I thought it was interesting, but the kids weren't that impressed. We didn't stay long before we walked over the the Museum of Natural History. This is the coolest Smithsonian out of them all and we should have just spent the whole day there. Anna loved this place and wanted to see every exhibit and display.
It was a fun day with the exception of the traffic. The Cherry trees were just starting to blossom and it wasn't too cold. We will have to go back another time and check out the monuments, maybe with family. (hint come and visit hint)
5 comments:
It looks like you had so much fun! How did you handle the day on your feet while "great with child"? I really miss Virginia/the east coast and all it has to offer. We are coming back for Homecoming...will we see you all then?
Ack! Sorry it took so long to find parking. That stinks! Wish we could've been more helpful.
Is it bad that I think it's adorable that Jared wants to be the director of an art museum? Where did he come up with that?!
You've got some good kids!!! I am sure Tiffany is ready for your little girl to arrive... I can't wait to see what she looks like, her name and all. To answer your question-- Jeremy, along with about 3/4 of the teachers at our school, learned that he would teach a different grade next year. He has mixed feelings. I wish you could talk to him about it-- we know he'll do great in Science but I think he's a little skeptical to teach 5th graders. They're not as sweet as his 3rd graders :) We're not sure what we're doing this summer, but we do want to do a DC or Balitmore (Aquarium!) day soon and we hope to stop in and see the baby! I'll look for an update on Facebook!
What a fun day.
I made my plane reservation for April 1. A few weeks after the baby comes Dad joins us. I say we put that new baby in a wrap, put you in a wheel chair and to the DC monuments we go.
Mom
Hey Tiffany,
We're in McLean. If you come back and do DC in the summer or fall let me know. It's great to see what your family is up to. And if we make it to the aquarium I'll let you know.
Liz
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