Bones and stones

The only thing Punky REALLY wanted to see was dinosaur bones. She had been talking about it for days before we left. She said she also wanted to see stones, so the Museum of Natural History was perfect for her. Marvin had a good time, too. He got to take his picture in a mine shaft. We left before seeing all the exhibits, because every eight grader in the country was there on a field trip!









Later we went to the old Air and Space Museum, and it was just as crowded. Punky liked the Wright exhibit the best, and tried to climb the fence to look at the cut-out's face. However it seemed just as crowded with field-trippers, and Punky and crew were getting tired so we left before making it to the Native American Museum to see the dress Punky kept telling Marvin she wanted to see. "Dad, I'm looking for this dress, " she would tell him pointing it out in a brochure of the Smithsonian. And he would tell her, "you won't find it in the Air and Space Museum." She was so worn out that she fell asleep as we were walking to it.

Tourist trap

From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial










It was so crowed at the Lincoln Monument, but we, along with every other tourist in America stopped by to see the amazing giant.











Paying our respects
















Good evening, Mr. President.

model shoot

Staring out, towards the Washington Monument reflecting on the Potomic River. Thank you Mr. Jefferson for inspiring such a pensive moment.

The required monument pics

RV

Marvin drove a whole lot, both ways. Day and night, and even in the rain. We survived, but for some reason, the AC was either really cold, or really hot.

The District

So, I'm going to be heading up to DC in a few days. I have so much to do still, like buy a suitcase or something. How have I gotten to the ripe old age of 24 without owning a real suitcase? I have a duffle, and a rolling duffle, that are both pretty beaten up. I think I have all of our clothes together though. I think we'll survive, at least I hope we do...

Marvin and Punky are ready to hit all monuments and museums. Punky wants to see dinosaur bones and airplanes. Marvin wants to see airplanes made of dinosaur bones. My brother wants to see all the big monuments; he's not even six, and is obsessed with history. I think we'll see to Punky's and my brother's requests. I want to go down to the Potomic; I'm a little disappointed the cherry blossoms aren't in bloom, but I still think it's beautiful along the river. However what I really am looking forward to is IKEA! For those of you that know me, that's enough said.