On President's Day, I thought it'd be appropriate to go to the National Portrait Gallery and see the America's Presidents exhibit.
Brielle has been learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in school, and I wanted her to witness those beautiful portraits.
I had this picture in my head of the way it would go...the children being intrigued by these beautiful pieces of portraiture and asking questions and Scott and I having discussions about the presidents' lives, etc, etc.
My imagination went a little too wild, I guess...
What I had in mind, lasted about 10 minutes...
...and then the incessant whining began...
Is it time to leave yet? Are we done already? I'm hungry, I want a snack. I'm thirsty...I'm this, I'm that!!!!
Ahhhh! Children!!!!
The moment we walked out of the exhibit, all the whining magically ceased!
I guess, it was another item on my bucket list we got to check off, even though the children (and by children, I mean my two older ones) didn't appreciate it as much as Scott and I did.
After the Portrait Gallery we headed to the C & O (Chesapeake & Ohio) Canal in Georgetown.
I think Brielle and Braden appreciated this activity much more than the museum.
The C & O Canal is another place on my bucket list.
It didn't disappoint. The canal is almost 200 miles long, it runs all the way to Maryland.
There is a trail in Georgetown.
It was a beautiful little walk. Our whole family enjoyed it.
Georgetown is so charming.
I was a little paranoid that the kids would trip and fall into the canal. It wasn't very deep, but I was still a little worried.
I love the big boulders on the side and the bridges.
It's a pretty scenic trail.
After our little adventure on the C & O Canal, we headed to Georgetown Cupcakes, another thing to check off my bucket list...and yes we waited in a LONG line for half an hour!!!
It was worth the wait...the cupcakes were to die for! Seriously delicious. Perfectly moist, the frosting had the perfect amount of sweetness...it was just heavenly.
After cupcakes, we headed to the Washington Harbor for a quick walk. It was a beautiful afternoon.
The children were tired and ready to call it a day.
We were starving! So we headed to another place on my bucket list, a hole in the wall:
Ben's Chili Bowl.
There was a loooong line there too!!!
Brooke was making everyone standing in line smile.
It amazes me how people turn a frown into a smile when they see a baby.
Babies soften people.
This sign cracks me up!
The service isn't particularly great but the food was yummy. If you are into chili you'll love this place. I'm so sad I didn't take a picture of our food.
I got to sit where President Obama sat when he came here to eat!!! ha ha!
We all got home and we were all exhausted!
Another fun day in the district.
2 comments:
That bench on the C&O Canal is a block from Eric's office. Whenever we meet him for lunch we stroll to that very bench. In the summer we feed the ducks. It is a great place.
I'm glad I read this post because, I've been thinking about going to museums lately and now I think I'll wait a little bit longer.
Hey we have seen DC cupcakes on T.v.! I think a visit to that cupcake store might also be on my kids bucket lists. Zach wanted me to order his birthday cake from Carlos Bakery ...from the show "Cake Boss." Have you ever seen that show. If only. I have a feeling those are very pricy cakes.
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