Monday, November 30, 2009

Washington, D.C., Part I


-The first full day I met up with Stephanie and we went to the Washington Monument.

-We had a great peppy prepper, a horrible stander, and a good elevator-er. But what a view!






-I think we have to take fewer pictures!







-The best of the bunch.

-There are many "stones" throughout the building, given to the monument over the years by states and societies. You can't see them too well unless you walk down the steps, which isn't too often anymore. We couldn't see the Michigan one, which was copper, but I caught the Whig Society one!

-NPS clumping.

-Stephanie with the money bench. Pointing to Hamilton. We couldn't take pictures inside because of security.
-We really like Alexander Hamilton...our favorite of the ten-dollar bill.

-This the one exhibit I came to see! It came just after Chris and his family left the DC area.










-It should be doused in butter.


-Her diploma from Le Cordon Bleu.

-Her copper pan collection.

-Excited to finally see it.

-You know, it was pretty modest overall and wasn't a huge exhibit. Which leads me to believe she would scoff at the huge, largely unused kitchens in today's McMansions.

-I went roaming around to see the other exhibits or things I missed through the years. I see the ruby slippers every time.


-The original kermit.

-Mamie's dress from the First Ladies exhibit. Much smaller and changed every time I visit. Ike's gal had style.

-For the Night at the Museum people.

Food, glorious food. We ate at a cart with great vegetarian burritos. For more food, visit For the Love of Food blog.










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