sightseeing

Our one and only sightseeing trip while Juan Pablo's dad was here was to DC. I know it seems we must go there a lot...and that's because we do! There's so much to see! And we keep seeing the same things over and over again, so there's still so much to see.

This time, Juan Pablo hatched a great plan to bring the wagon to cart the kids around. He actually pulled it through the museums, too. Too bad Diego didn't want to sit in it. I still had to hold him almost the whole trip. Coupled with the fact that my lower back has been hurting, I ended up in the wagon with Diego at one point. We got chuckles and fingers pointed at us, but I dug my head in a brochure and enjoyed the little ride.


First stop: Air and Space.


We got separated for the entire museum without planning, but ended up meeting at the entrance right on cue.


Down the mall a ways...this time Abuelo pulling. I'd say Joaquin always gets the most use out of the wagon.


This great book fair was happening the same day. And being that I love books, I really wanted to see it. (No one else did.)


I was the most excited out of everyone to see the Magic School Bus.


But we headed on to the Natural History museum. The kids remembered this cave from a story we read recently, Ghost Hands by T. A. Barrow., a great book by the way.


Pit stop at the bathrooms and a look at a cool totem pole. Then we hit the museum shop. We always do. And it always takes a LONG time.


By this time, Diego and I are ready to go. So I decide to head out to the book fair with him while the others continue on in the museum. Best decision I've ever made. I sit in the first tent, in the first chair I see. Turns out it's the PBS tent and a show is getting ready to start. Front row seats.


Then we saw some famous people and got our picture taken. No lines whatsoever.


And Diego loves these characters...the cow at Chick-fil-A taught him not to be afraid.


Look how happy.


We met up with everyone again and headed over to the sculpture garden. Still warm enough for a little dip.


And some beautiful flowers.


We finished the day off with a wonderful meal with my uncle and aunt. The kids were crazy in the restaurant. I'm glad we lost no arms in the carousel door. Another great day in DC.