March 8th we set out to visit Aunt Erica and Uncle Samir. After 16 hours in the car we finally made it to their new house in DC. Of course as soon as we got there we jumped back into the car to visit the local brewery called Chocolate City Brewery. This is a picture of Derek, Davis and Andrew enjoying the brew and sun.
March 9, 2013
The next day we set out for a long walk around Eastern Market and the Mall. The weather was beautiful! Davis took a long nap in his stroller, so we saw quite a bit this day.
Andrew and Davis playing by the reflection pool with the Washington Monument in the background.
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Derek, Stephanie, Andrew, Erica, and Davis standing by the capital with the Mall behind.
Erica and Davis enjoying some time running around, stretching the legs out after a walk around the tidal basin.
Andrew and Davis looking out at the water after checking out the Jefferson Memorial.
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Andrew and Derek inside the Jefferson Memorial.
March 10, 2013
Davis and I standing with the Lincoln Memorial behind us.
March 10, 2013
On Monday we decided to do a hike along the Potomac River. Erica took us on the Billy Goat Trail up and down rocks, with some really great views of the Potomac. If walking 8 plus miles around the Mall the day before wasn't enough to kill us, this trail made the legs a little sore. It felt good to get outside and feel the sun beating down on us. Apparently, we felt a little too much sun because Derek, Andrew and I were all toasty red. Good thing we put sunscreen on Davis. :)
March 11, 2013
Derek, Samir, Erica, Andrew and Davis by the trail head. Of course the Westendorfs are checking out the map. Davis LOVED his comfy ride along the trail. He didn't sleep at all because he was afraid he'd miss something and the extra weight made Andrew slow down. Why didn't I think of this years ago?
Andrew, Davis, and I overlooking the river.
March 11, 2013
Derek, Andrew, Davis, Stephanie, Erica, and Samir with the Great Falls in the background. I wouldn't want to be swimming anywhere near here. Davis liked the loud noises caused by the water.
March 11, 2013
Andrew and Erica pointing out some wildlife for Davis to look at.
March 11, 2013
After the hike Derek, Andrew, Davis and I were dropped off at Arlington Cemetery; then we found ourselves at a bar eating some mussels and drinking some refreshments. These mussels were good, but nothing like Samir makes!
March 11, 2013
Tuesday we went to some museums and tried to stay dry from the thunderstorms in the morning. After the Holocaust Museum we met up with a high school friend of Derek and Andrew's, Mike.
Derek, Mike, Davis, and Andrew
March 12, 2013
We had a great trip! Thanks Aunt Erica and Uncle Samir for being such wonderful hosts!
