Seeing the City

When our family was in town last week, we did some major sightseeing.  Having never visited DC before, they wanted to see it all (which is pretty much impossible in a week) but we made a gallant effort to see the highlights.

Their trip was a good one for me because we saw so many incredible things and I felt that feeling.  I felt awe, I felt pride.  (Oh, and we had the funnest time with Nate and Nicole.  There is nothing better than seeing Heber and Nate laughing over the same joke.  And it didn't hurt that they brought us a stock of Girl Scout cookies)

At the Botanical Gardens. 

Leo having fun at the Jefferson Memorial.

At the Capitol with our matching pants.  Awesome.

In the Capitol Rotunda.  There is a special place in my heart for the Capitol building.  I love the history, love the art and architecture.  It was quite the experience to visit the capitol because it looked so different from when I worked in the Congressman's office.  They've done a lot of renovation.  It was easier to visit but a part of me missed the small back stairways and ornate hallways. 

Us at the Jefferson Memorial.  One of my favorites.

Heb and Leo at the Air and Space Museum.  Pretty much Heber's favorite place in DC.