Adrienne took a day off work today, so together, we hit the District...
The Library of Congress is a beautiful building established by an act in Congress in 1800 to house the abundance of books that could no longer fit in the Capitol. The interior is dotted with quotes from ancient philosophers, artists, and other historical leaders.
The Living Plant Museum, or the US Botanic Gardens, was absolutely beautiful. Aunt Toni would love this Smithsonian! More pictures are shared below. The best part was definitely the gardens, but there was also a display of products made using natural resources, such as high heel shoes!
Two Wanna-be-Astronauts! Adrienne is a woman of my own heart... We both want to reach space when we grow up.
500 feet up. That's right... Our compromise for Space today was riding the elevator to the outlook deck in the Washington Monument.
From the top, out the North window we could see the White house and miles in the distance was the National Catheral (NW) and the Washington DC Temple (N)!!! Look closely at the picture below, and you might spot the white dot that's the DC temple.
From the top, out the North window we could see the White house and miles in the distance was the National Catheral (NW) and the Washington DC Temple (N)!!! Look closely at the picture below, and you might spot the white dot that's the DC temple.
This monument is beautiful to me- simple, but it's true. I love running to it and around it, even seeing it from a distance... maybe because it defies gravity?
Oh how fun is it to live out there! You are so great at living it up and always being adventurous. I wish I had as much energy as you:).
ReplyDeleteWhere are your Utah pictures from our family dinner????? OH WAIT YOU DIDN'T COME!!!!! Jenni!! :(
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ReplyDeleteI skimmed through your summer activities. I saw a cute pic of you and Connie our running. Where is Cascade up in Washington. Near Seattle I presume. Can you do those flips on the wakeboard as well. I'm guessing yes! Enjoy Fall as it dawns upon the East Coast.
ReplyDeleteI just got all caught up on your blog...I love all your posts! It looks like you had such a good summer. You're such a good example on how to enjoy life and taking advantage of the all the joys it has to offer. Seriously, reading about your life inspires me Jenni! And I loved all the pictures of your family:) (Especially your cute nieces!)
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