Our Nation's Capitol

Doug and I decided to take a very last minute trip to Washington D.C. last week! He isn't allowed to take any time off.....like, at all whatsoever.....once Pilot Training starts, so we thought we would take a quick trip before that all gets started. It was the most perfect time of year to go because the leaves were so colorful and the weather was absolutely beautiful! And the best part was that is wasn't crowded at all! We got there on Monday and I showed Doug our old house and my old High School. I haven't been back since High School so lots had changed, but I loved getting to see it all! We went to basically every museum (the Air and Space Museum twice.....you're welcome Doug), got the capital building tour, tour of the Pentagon, Mount Vernon (my all time fave!) and every Monument/Memorial you can think of! I think we probably walked like 100 miles, which was good because I had Hagen Daas ice cream every.single.day. It was Doug's first time to go, so that was fun for me since I have been countless times! I miss living there sometimes, and then I remember how expensive it is...... Here are a few pics from our adventure:

The walking path across the street from our house.....for the sisters =)

Our house from '99-'02. The Green Giant herself!

So beautiful at night

Checking out the Obama's home

George Washington's beautiful home, Mount Vernon

View of the city from Robert E. Lee's house at Arlington National Cemetery. By the way, it is NOT a good idea to go here on Veteran's Day......we would know! ;)

It was so nice to get away and enjoy some actual fall weather for a few days! When we got back, we found out that Doug's start date got pushed back yet again. So instead of starting the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 23), he is starting the week of Christmas (Dec. 21). I mean honestly, who comes up with these dates?!? Anyway, I have one more month to enjoy Doug.....gotta focus on the positives! Have a fabulously fall day!