Washington D.C.

I went to Washington DC for work. Although I spent most of the time in meetings, I did escape a couple of times! A D.C. haiku:

Pink and white petals
surround us as we walk by.
Cherry blossom snow.

 

From the Vietnam war to 9/11, the exhibits at the Newseum are nothing but intense. Maybe that's why they have a bar in the elevator...

 

 Twin tower antenna

We took a private tour of the Library of Congress which featured a special viewing of artifacts dating back to the 1300's (an illustrated text on the laws of war for wandering Knights, a King Charles I pardon and other items), Thomas Jefferson's personal book collection, and the Library's impressive architecture. I also took more pictures of ceilings than I ever thought possible.

 

 Thomas Jefferson's library from Monticello.
 

 

 This text tells a wandering knight what to do if he runs into another knight with the same suit of armor because, well, that could be awkward.

  
An official pardon granted under the ginormous seal of King Charles I of England (1600-1649).

 

LeAnn Rimes private concert for our final night. Wow, she can belt one out. Impressive.

Happy Easter!

 

 

Artsy

This girl could live at Dick Blick. Jia has been pining over super expensive Copic (alcohol-based) markers for ages. She spent $45 of her savings today on a few brown, black and beige markers and could not be happier.

Yum

Chicken Fantastic and fried plantains at Afro Deli followed by the Mill City Museum (and its baking lab) made for a yummy day.

Early Spring Biking

Only in Minnesota can you bike past frozen waterfalls in 73 degree weather. We enjoyed the sandstone bluffs as well. The girls appreciated treats from a Chinese bakery after our ride, and we all need the peppermint foot scrub we made this morning!

 

  

Pet University

The girls spent the afternoon at the humane society's Pet University learning about pet care and animal welfare. The shelter was thankfully very low on animals!

Printmaking

Jia enjoys all things artsy, including printmaking.