Our Trip to Washington, D.C.

Justin had a work conference in DC so I decided to tag along!

We stayed in Old Alexandria which was the cutest place. I was by myself the first night so I went for a walk and it was amazing. Beautiful weather, beautiful brick lined streets, trees everywhere. Just gorgeous! 

Exploring D.C. with my bestie ♥

We attempted a selfie with the Washington Monument in the background. We were so disappointed that we couldn't go up the monument last time we were there and apparently we are bad luck because it was closed again this time! :(

We decided last minute to go to a Nationals game! It was so fun to not have plans and just fly by the seat of our pants. The stadium was only a few blocks from The Mall so we could just walk there!

We saw Bryce Harper hit two home runs his first two times at bat and then it started raining.

We were able to stay in our seats for longer than some because we were just barely on the edge of the covered seats, but eventually had to run for cover.

 

Rain delay.

We decided to rent a paddle boat out in the waters by the Jefferson Monument. It was actually harder than I thought haha, but once we got in a rhythm it was fun. We probably just need some more leg muscle haha!

Since we couldn't go up the Washington Monument we were told the next best view was up this clock tower.

Natural History Museum 

Don't get eaten by the T-Rex!

This exhibit was under construction last time we were here so Justin was excited to see the T-Rex.

The Hope Diamond

One of the highlights of the trip was when we went to a Penguins vs Capitols game! A week or so before the trip the Penguins were about to play the Capitols in the playoffs so I told Justin we should check to see if they're playing in D.C. when we're there. We quickly checked and to our excitement, they were! They were pretty expensive seats, even for the nosebleeds, but it was sure fun!! Playoff hockey is the best hockey!! 

Plus the arena is right at The Mall so once again we could just walk there. Love that!

One of the guys from Justin's work conference has amazing season tickets at center ice. He didn't have any extra seats but hooked us up with some free concessions. And pointed out Alex Ovechkin's mother who sits just behind them haha.

Sporting our Pittsburgh gear.

The last day we went to Mount Vernon and it was awesome! I really wish we had scheduled more time there. Oh well, next time! 

George Washington's tomb

Soldiers engraved their names in the brick.

They had a re-enactment which was fun.

It was awesome, I texted my Grandma Hunt while we were there because she LOVES George Washington. I would so love for her to have been there too! Anyway, I texted her this picture and she said, "That's great! But what are the red coats doing there?!" hahaha I love her. She is a knowledgeable and proud American.

Back home our boys were having the time of their lives with Gm and Gp Bailey!

It looks like they got to go to In n Out.

Jumped on a trampoline.

Ate spaghetti - their favorite!

And of course, snuggled in Gm and Gp's bed for a movie.

Thanks Gm and Gp Bailey!!