More from D.C.

We are now on Day #4 of our Washington D.C. trip, and we are loving every minute of it.  Trying to get everything in feels close to impossible but we have enjoyed everything we have done so far!  The one thing that is the hardest to deal with is the heat!  It is only about 95-98 degrees here, but the humidity makes it feel far worse.  We are walking to so many places with little shade, and the heat is getting to us a ton.  One struggle is to not let is ruin our day and our trip, and we are trucking right along (while being sweaty messes!).

We started off Thursday getting on the Metro and maneuvering transfers to end up at the Smithsonian.  We first went to the Air & Space Museum, which was the highlight of Daniel's trip.  He has always loved aviation and has studied to become a pilot.  Also, both of his grandfathers were in aviation.  They either worked on planes and rockets, or have been pilots.  Seeing things that are entwined with his family was extremely amazing for him.

After here we walked across to the National Gallery of Art.  The paintings was breathtaking.

Oh, it's just another day in the LaFuze manor...Daniel reading in front of our amazing masterpiece....

Our last stop for the day was the National Museum of American History.  This museum was my highlight!  We saw so many iconic objects from growing up, and learned plenty on various presidents and events.  It was a little overwhelming!  (We did stop for an ice cream break before, which was much needed with the heat...Kelly don't kill me!)

Julia Child's Kitchen!!!

                               
Friday was probably the hottest day thus far.  We went to the Holocaust Museum and then visited the Washington Memorial and Lincoln Memorial.

Munching on some lettuce wraps before the museum.

The view from the bottom.

Sitting in front of the Washington Memorial looking out.

While we were at the WWII Memorial we actually talked to a Veteran who was visiting it for his first time.  It was a very neat experience.

WWII Memorial

Right after this shot we went to take one with both of us in it, and what would you know...the camera battery died!  Oh well!  Our afternoon was a lot of fun.  Every Friday there is a Jazz in the Park at the Sculpture Garden.  People bring picnic baskets and blankets and just sit around listening to the great Jazz bands playing.  It was a lot of fun.  Then, we met up with some of Nathan's friends from church and went to dinner.  We have 2 and a half days left and can't wait to see what else is in store for us!