27.9.09

D.C. Getaway 2009


This past week, Jack and I were able to go back East and get spoiled by my parents. We're sad that Derek wasn't able to come, but we made the most out the trip anyway. I've been itching to go back East and get my fill of the museums, the trees, walks, and the East Coast flair.

The flight going out was a bit rough....no milk and a dead DVD battery will do that to you. But we arrived safely and pulled up to this....


who can complain about that, right?

but we do complain about these eating the flowers and jumping in front of the car...however, Jack loved looking for the deer!


We did a lot of just hanging out at the house, shopping, exploring, and driving to various destinations.

dancing and singing the BYU fight song


...driving...

watching King Kong with Grandpa

playing fireman with Grandma

Sunday dinner with friends Shannon and Callie


downtown Rockville after getting breakfast

The great thing about D.C. is that everything is free! One morning we went and explored the Zoo. Unfortunately the monkey's were nowhere to be found, but we had fun seeing everything else.


checking out the cheetahs

reading up about cows



looking for turtles....one of the latest obsessions....

wanting to climb in with the pandas



We also went to the American History Museum. It has been redone in the last few years, and has a lot of neat exhibits and sound effects. The weather was beautiful, the crowds were few, and we enjoyed walking around downtown.







One of my all-time favorite places....Georgetown! I absolutely love it there- the shopping, the buildings, the houses, everything!







On a walk down by the C&O Canal/Potomac River. I got the chance to run down there, walk, and of course do the Billy Goat Trail with my Dad!





I love driving through the country on the way to Luckett's to do some antique shopping. It is so beautiful our there!









Jack was LOVING all of the space in the house and the yard. We lucked out with nice weather and only had one really hot day. So, we busted out the sprinklers and let him run through for the first time. It made for some great pictures!







Thanks Mom and Dad for such a GREAT weekend! Everything was perfect and can't wait to see you again soon!


6 comments:

Erica said...

You got some great pictures! What a fun trip! Man the DC area is so stinkin pretty! And so many fun things to do! Love your new shirt with the red belt! And your mom is so darn cute, i just love her! I am glad you had a good vacation/break from the mundane!

Sher Bear said...

We LOVED every precious minute of having you here. Jack is the funniest little happy person!
Erica, I love and miss you too. I am so happy you live near Brittany. BBB's (best ballerina buddies, right?)

Kathy said...

Britt I love all the pictures you took. Oh I wish I could take a trip to the east coast... love it this time of year.

Kirby said...

I cannot even begin to tell you how jealous I am of your trip! It is our year to do Christmas in DC but we are doing it in Idaho instead, I'm pretty bummed! Glad you had such a fun trip!

Kjerstin said...

SO much fun! I've always wanted to do a trip back east. I've never been to the DC area. Great pictures!

Dayna said...

Going home is the best!!! I am so jealous and can't wait to go home for Thanksgiving. What fun pictures. Jack is so freakin' cute! Has anyone claimed him yet as the future husband of their daughter? Cause if not, I call first dibs for Jayne. He is so cute!!!!