We took the long way so we could avoid some tolls. TOTALLY WORTH IT. Guys, it was so pretty. Rolling hills of farmland .
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| We stopped at Chick-Fil-A in Maryland and oh you guys!!! This is such a happy place. First of all it's Chick-fil-A so it's happy. But being a little further south, people just smile more. It felt like being home again. #CFAadvertisement #jk #pleasepayusanyway |
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| We arrived in D.C. and oohhhhh it was so beautiful! All the trees were blossoming and seriously so pretty. |
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| Cuties. |
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| We started out at the zoo. It was so crowded! (A little too crowded--it was hard to see the few animals that weren't napping.) but we loved it. |
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Meeting some cousins.
Ok. Gorillas run so quickly. It's crazy. |
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| Elephants! |
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| A funny looking fish. |
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| she was into the fish. |
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| Watching the tropical birds |
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| After the zoo it was time for dinner! We went to We the Pizza. YUM. |
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| This is a total bang for your buck place. Such yummy pizza and not a bad price. Also, Kennedy is officially to where she can eat a piece all by herself. It's pretty impressive. |
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| "We the Pizza" |
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| We started wandering toward the Capitol as the sun was setting. I'VE FORGOTTEN HOW PERFECT SPRING/SUMMER NIGHTS ARE! Everything smells perfect and it's just magical. Also I think my eyes are closed in this picture. (Also perfect.) |
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| Washington Monument against the sunset |
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Kennedy takes the Capitol
This picture wasn't staged--she was just OBSESSED with the curbs and steps. And while everyone was on the western side of the building, we the back all to ourselves! |
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| Cuties. |
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| CUTE. |
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| Sunset and all. This was one of my favorite moments of the whole trip. Kennedy loved going up and down the stairs and ramp, and while she played we just enjoyed the beautiful night. It was perfect. |
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We didn't bring a pack n play and it was gonna be $15 to use a crib in the hotel. Dumb. So Derek was smart and pushed the two chairs together for the perfect bed for Kennedy!
Good thing too, because she's come into our bed twice this week with teething pain. (One morning she ended up where our pillows go and I was at the foot of the bed. Fun.) |
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| I love these books on front of this building! |
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| The yummiest breakfast burritos. |
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We walked over to the Botanic Garden and stopped at some tulips on the way
This girl got lots of "awwws" and "sh'es so cute!"'s. |
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| We LOVED the gardens. Each room had a different temperature, humidity level, and all sorts of plant varieties there. It reconfirmed my plant lady dreams. |
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| Derek really liked these ones. |
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| To remember later for my dream garden. I loved this plant and the archway they grew it into. |
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| AWWWW. |
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| Next up, the Museum of Natural History! And a very thirsty giraffe. |
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| How weird would it be if all babies grew like marsupials. |
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| A much needed popsicle after the museum. It lifted everybody's spirits. |
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| Kennedy slept and we took the lonnnng walk over to this little guy. |
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| Handsome dude there. |
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| WWII monument |
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| So pretty! Also, if you look hard you can see the row of 50 portapotties behind me. |
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| Taking in the sights and sounds of D.C. |
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| I love Abe Lincoln. |
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| The long walk along the river back to our hotel allowed us to see Mr. Jefferson's memorial. |
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| Such perfect blossoms everywhere! |
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| Throwback to the museum. Remember that? Yes, I think I'll leave this picture out of order to amuse those actually reading. |
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| As you drive through Rock Creek park all of the sudden BOOM there it is! Possibly the prettiest temple ever. |
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| I love this one. |
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| Family is forever :) |
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| We drove home and attempted to stop in Gettysburg on the way. Annnnd then Kennedy was DONE DONE DONE. So we found a Wendy's as quick as we could and drove the long drive home :) |
We had such a great time making new memories together. Derek kept making me laugh and Kennedy kept being cute. I love our family!
