We just got back from a trip to the east coast to stay with our friends in Maryland. I didn't really have an itinerary or plan like I normally do and we had the BEST time ever! The girls were calling themselves sisters which was so cute. We went into DC one day and visited some things we didn't on our last trip, which included the Ford House (it just so happened to be the 151st anniversary of Lincoln's death the day we went so that was neat). We toured Mount Vernon which was amazing. We played outside, had an outdoor movie, the adults had drinks and we just had an awesome time. The last day we visited the capital, Annapolis. This is one of the cutest little towns I have ever been too and I wish we had more time. The Stephens' were amazing host and we are so thankful they let us stay with them!
3:30 am- ready for our flight!
blankets on, lovies in hand, "pacis" in- I thought, man they will pass out and this flight will be so easy. Nope, they had other plans
lunch time! Em hopped in the van and they started chatting like they were old friends!
Maddy found a caterpillar
we had a patriotic parade
She asked for curls and I thought she look rather cute
they didn't let poor Hattie have a second to herself
my kids and the washingtons. They fit right in, you can't even tell they don't belong
family!
they wouldn't both look but I thought both pics were cute
we can't go anywhere without stopping at a water fountain if we see one
Emerson skipping through the gardens
view of the potomac river from Mount Vernon
kitchen area
wash room
baby sheep born in March
although they look huge to be babies !
beautiful scenery everywhere, makes you realize just how simple life was
stables
Potomac River
little bit loved getting dirty and finding things
okay, Emerson LOVED the blacksmith, we stayed here an obnoxious amount of time
Yep, still here, just new groups of people have come
gave Maddy some time to get dirty
they gave her some coal and she was so excited. She said she was going to bring some home to her class :)
and were still here.... more new people...
That was a big long day for them, they did excellent!
dinner outside! Love these girls
Ella kept saying "sisters"
outdoor movie time!
and Kade is home from baseball and everyone is happy as a clam in their footies!
DC the following morning! Maddy's first visit to the white house !
Em was having a rough morning, here they are fighting over a spot in front of the white house!
Peterson house (where Lincoln was brought after he was shot and where he died)
Also a fun little tid bit about the Peterson house : Maddy and I took a bathroom break and she fell in the toilet :) love that story ! Her dress got all wet and her booty!
cutest little waffle house
she read an entire abe lincoln book!
a little history, this is the church Dr Mudd and Booth demised their plan to kill Lincoln
and this is Mudd's house still standing. Built in 1645. This is very near my friend Natalie's house we stayed at
the Ford theatre
the presidential booth
the outside of the theatre
151 years ago to the day I stood there, crazy!
the bed he died in. The pillows still have blood stains
all the books written on Abe
and that was enough history for them
little girl and the washington monument
Emerson and the monument
back to the white house
better moods after nap and lunch
dinner on our last night!
the view as we crossed the bridge to dinner
we had the best time with these kids, hopefully they'll be back in TX soon
selfies!
the bridge we crossed after dinner
Natalie's beautiful house
Annapolis
this duck ate right from her hand
I thought that ice cream place was adorable
just sittin on the dock of the bay
capitol in the background
yummy lunch at a crab shack
goodbye MD! What a wonderful trip! So glad we were able to have a quick get away and spend some time with our friends!
