Washington D.C. Day 4 - The Terrrible Shutdown

Jeremy had meetings in the morning and I had planned to go to the National Zoo that morning with one of the other wives... well the Government Shutdown this day which changed the course of our how vacation.  If we had been paying attention to the news we probably would have spent our days differently, but little did we realize almost EVERYTHING would be shutdown for the days we had plan to sight see.  So sad.  So very very sad. 

When Jeremy was finished with his conference, we went with his Boss and his wife to the Spy Museum. 

It was cool, but not worth the money for me. 

Jeremy always knows how to have fun! 

I am so parinoid now that everyone is spying on me... 

We went and saw Ford's Theatre... from the outside. 

 

The place across the street where Abraham Lincoln died. 

Then we went to the Building Museum, but they were closing in 10 minutes.  If I ever become rich and famous I will have a grand party here.  AMAZING building. 

Across the street was a Fallen Officer's memorial.  I was able to find my friend's husband Charles Skinner's name.  Tender moment. 

We then went and visited the outside of the capital.  We had tickets for a tour... but of course it was canceled. 

It was so neat to be there and think of all the great moments in history that have taken place there. 

We even joined the protesters!  Just for a picture though!! 

We watched a BEAUTIFUL sunset and then enjoyed some dinner at a yummy Mexican Restaunt! 

Washington D.C. Day 5

This was our 1st full day to spend together!  Jeremy had no meetings and we had big plans... but since all of our plans were shut down we had to make all new plans!   

We went to the Bearu of Printing and Engraving where they make all the U.S. dollars.  It was really intersted to see how they are made and how much is made each day!  CRAZY! 

We took a beautiful walk over to the Jefferson Memorial 

This was as close as we could get... 

This is as close as our camera could get... 

So beautiful! 

We continued our walk on over to the new Martin Luther Kind Junior Memorial.  

Jeremy really wanted to see this one and was really bummed we couldn't get any closer...
 

Still pretty cool to see what we could see 

Jeremy loved this!  Here is the closed sign on the gate that people just moved out of the way to go see the Korean War Memorial!  It was hillarious how many peoople just didn't care about the gates and signs... this was before the mass amounts of security came out to insure no one was seeing anything! 

Then we rented some bikes and went for a ride! 

We happened upon this Marine Memorial.  Loved it.   

Found a welcome to Washington D.C. Sign! 

Visted the Georgetown University Campus!  It was SO BEAUTIFUL!  Amazing buildings! 

Then we hit the shopping strip in Georgetown!  Loved it!  Here we picked up some dinner at an oriently version of Cafe Rio!  It was yummy! 

The best part of the night woud have to be this shake.  It was amazing!  I want to go back just to get another shake!  What a fun day! 

Washington D.C. Day 6

The day started out with Breakfast at Lincoln's Waffle Shop.  Someone had recommened it to us.  Worst Breakfast Ever.  Seriously.  As one who lives for breakfast foods, I was more then disapointed! 

Since our tour of the Theater where Lincoln was killed was cancelled, we visited the Lincoln Eduction Center instead.  It was really interesting. 

 

Then we headed to Arlington Natoinal Cemetery 

Watching a special ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 

Humbling.  Very humbling.  

Then we had  time for one more thing.  We decided to head to the Pentagon.

We were able to see where the plane crashed on 9-11, and the memorial to all the victims killed there.

It was a very tender and touching moment for me to find Brady Howell's bench having recently finished the 9/11 memorial in Utah, and having met Brady Howell's beautiful wife.  So glad I was able to go there.
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Then it was time to grab out bags and head to the airport!  It was a fantastic trip!  No at all what we planned, but we found things to do and we sure enjoyed our time together!!   

The Kids Vacation from Parents!

A HUGE thank you to my amazing Mom who watched the kiddos while we were in Washington D.C.  The kids had a wonderful time being away from us parents!  The 1st day they got to spend at my parents house with cousins!!  Lissy doing Hadley's hair... that doens't look like the most comfortable position to "stand" while have your hair done! 

They also made Halloween card to send with the Meals on Wheels program! 

I was worried leaving Cambridge for so many days... but from the looks of it he didn't miss us at all!!  He had a GREAT time! 

Hadley was in heaven the entire time because Grandma is master of Arts and Crafts while is all Hadley wants to do all day long!  It was a perfect match! 

Arctic Circle Family Home Evening Treat!  Cambridge's 1st Ice Cream Cone! 

Almost everyday we would call in and check in on the kiddos!  It was fun to talk to them on the phone! 

My Mom even pulled out my Easy Bake Oven!  The kids loved it! 

Grandpa came to visit one night too! 

Hadley had a field trip to Hee Haw Farms! 

It was a really cold day, but they still had lots of fun! 

I think the kids were a little sad to see us boring parents come back after have so much fun with Grandma!!!