Last year on the last day of school Fred and I surprised Ellie with a trip to Washington DC. Just her and Daddy for 4 days in the Nations Capitol. She was surprised at the airport that we were not really dropping Daddy off but she was going with him. It was so sweet to see her so surprised!
Here is my blog post from last June when they were in DC.
This is the video I shot at the airport when Ellie just found out she was going to DC and not saying goodbye to daddy who was "supposed" to go on a business trip.
Today was a 100% rainy day. Fred said it was much like Seattle so it was a constant misty sort of rain. Fred and I love that! Ellie not so much.
Today Fred and Ellie woke up early. They ate a lovely breakfast at the inn and headed by taxi to the Capitol! After waiting in line through security they went upstairs to the 6th floor to our Congressman's office (Alan Grayson). There was another family from Orlando waiting for the tour. They had a great time on the tour. Ellie was a little lost but she loved the statues, paintings, the huge rotunda and the gift shop! Of course. Lunch was in the Capitol cafeteria. She enjoyed fries, a hot dog, and fish fingers. Yes, she can eat it all. Growth spurt!
Because of all the walking they have done I suggested Fred take her to a little pottery place near the bed and breakfast in the afternoon. Sitting and painting would be a great way to wind her down. She was thrilled when the taxi pulled up to Color Me Mine. She picked out a bear and spent the good part of an hour painting it. Fred was so happy she was happy. They talked and talked as she painted.
The evening was spent at Chiplote (Sp?) (around the corner from the B and B). She enjoyed her favorite vegetarian burrito bowl, chips and guacamole. She was exhausted and laid on the bench at one point. Our little trooper held one thumb up for a pic!
They just called from the Bed and Breakfast. She was already dressed for bed in one of the three Air and Space t-shirts she bought. Ellie wanted to settle into bed next to her daddy and watch movies on my ipod (she borrowed it and I doubt I will get it back now!). Good night my Bella.
Tomorrow the National Zoo and Udvar Hazy. Sunday morning home!
2 comments:
Nice video.
Great video!
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