First visit to the Capital

This May, I finally had a chance to get to Washington D.C.! Kris had a conference and he knew I'd be mad if he went again and I didn't get to go. So we made arrangements for the kids, since it was still the school year, and off we went! We figured it had been at least 6 years + since we had been on an airplane together without kids. Needless to say, I was not disappointed with the Capital City and enjoyed 3 days being a tourist. We also visited with our previous coworker Annie, and Marisa made it down from NY to spend a quick 24 hours with me (thank you again Maris!) The first day I think I walked for 7 hours straight while Kris was at his conference. I pretty much saw all the monuments and a few museums that day. The next day I was so exhausted that I only visited the Declaration of Independence/Constitution and the National Portrait Gallery (spent 4 + hours). The next day Marisa and I had a great morning and then visited the National AIA office - which was a treat!  I look forward to many more trips and can't wait to take the kids too!

 Proof to Max and Kar that Pandas eat carrots and they should too!

 A hot walk through the zoo - which was near our hotel. We stayed in beautiful Woodley Park/Adams Morgan neighborhoods.

 When at a gin bar - drink gin! Citrus and ginger gin and tonic - yummm!

 Saying hello to President Obama and family

 At the Mall

 Pi for dinner

 The beginning of the 7 hour tour of monuments, etc. 

 I look up!

 I was waiting for Olivia from "Scandal" to come sit next to me....

 Powerful images

 One of my favorites

 I made it all the way to the Jefferson Memorial (stopped at the FDR memorial along the way too)

 Quick visit to Julia Child's kitchen - so cool!

 First Lady Michelle Obama's dress from the Inaugural Ball

 Went on the Treasury tour hoping to learn how to make some money!!!

 Finkenbinder mini reunion

 D.C and Adams Morgan neighborhood has cool murals and beautiful architecture!

 Neighborhood fire station across from Adam's Inn Hotel

 Has to be my favorite space in DC - National Portrait Gallery

 Margaritas with Marisa!!!!

 We let Kris come too - dinner near DuPont Circle

 Our lodging...

 Love this picture!

 2015 AIA Architecture firm of the year is the Ehrlich Architects...Had to get this photo!

Had a great tour of the AIA Headquarter offices!! Hope to see DC again soon!