A D.C. Weekend

With Brandon's finals finally over, we used the free weekend to drive up to see S&A in Washington D.C! They have recently moved back there and it was sooooo great to see them and to get to see some cool sites! Ironically enough...it was our second time there with them. We were all three spoiled with good food, too much attention, comfy beds, and our very own escort around the city doubling as our very own photographer. :) What more could you ask for?! I opted to leave my camera at home most of the time since S is a former Washington Post photographer (but currently still working there), so I can't take credit for most of the pictures!

Our first afternoon there we got a personal tour of the S's office at the Post which was really cool and made us feel important. Then A hung out with Eden so that Brandon and I could go see the Holocaust Museum. This was our third trip to D.C. and both times before we wanted to see the museum but never had the time. So it was at the top of our list this time around. There aren't words to describe it, so I won't attempt to. But if you ever have the opportunity to visit D.C. put it as a priority on your list!

Saturday evening S&A took us out to eat at Old Ebbitt's Grill, a popular restaurant barely a block from the White House. We got reservations for 3 in the afternoon and even then, there was a line out the front door. The place is literally packed around the clock. 

Then we walked over to the White House. It was freeeeeeeeeeeeeezing!!!!

We thought this was funny sitting out in front.

Eden with S&A and the White House Christmas Tree.

And of course Brandon overheard some Chinese while near the Christmas Tree and stopped for a short conversation! :)

Since we've visited most of the touristy monuments, smithosonians, and archives museums we didn't do a whole lot of sight seeing. But every time we've been to D.C. the Lincoln Memorial has been under construction. So we really wanted to see Lincoln. 

The view of the Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial. It was amazing at night with the reflection on the water!

We had so much fun walking around downtown even though our fingers were frozen! We enjoyed it so much that we think we would definitely love living there if we ever have the opportunity!!

And this last picture is just cute. Eden loved S&A so much! And for some reason always got really relaxed in S's lap. This is sunday morning during Church. 

Tomorrow we leave bright and early...well techinally it won't even be light yet...for Texas to spend Christmas with family! Luckly, we're flying this time. yippeeee!