The American History Museum

We took a quick trip into DC to check out the American History museum. This is my favorite museum actually - I love the hall of First Lady dresses.  We didn't make it there though.  Jackson and Elli got stuck in the transportation section with life size trains and subway cars and big rigs. Papa Bender - we are TOTALLY taking you there next time you visit - you would love it.

The day started off rough with us driving for 30 minutes looking for a parking space and lots of tears and mama fussing and walking in rain.  But the museum was great.  Trip home - also not so great b/c I suddenly came down with a fever that led to the flu.

Memories.

Not so happy

Getting better!

A Daddy Date

Jacob took Elli into DC for a little Daddy/daughter date. I was jealous. It looked like more fun than Jackson and I had at the grocery store. 

Day Three - Children's Museum

Today started out a bit rough with everyone waking around 6:30 am.  By 8:00 am we were ready to go but our destination (the hands on children's museum) didn't open until 9:30.  So we had to hang out for a bit in the hotel room which can be trying. The museum is just a few minutes down the road and everyone had fun!  Jackson made me earn my keep trying to do EVERYTHING Elli did - he is so brave and that is not always a good thing.  Still we played for two hours.  Apparently we can get back in with our morning payment so we may go back after nap if Elli says she would like that.

Already copying Elli

This was an awesome toy! Laser Pegs - definitely on Christmas list for future years.

Playing veterinarian

One of our favorite places, the fire trucks

Something that looks like a shovel...Jackson is happy