Smithsonian Sunday

Saturday night was a bit rocky.  Lily did not adjust very well to her pack and play, and woke up at 4:30 in the morning.  Mommy and Daddy were definitely not ready to wake up then.  Cayce gave me Lily to nurse back to sleep in the bed, and he took to the floor.  Such a sweetie.  When I woke up around 7:30 I came across a fun similarity. 

 

 Like Daddy, Like Baby

Once everyone was all gussied up for the day we headed to the American History museum.  Fun Fact: parking downtown is free on Sundays.  We drove to the National Mall instead of taking the metro.  We stopped and took some pictures.

Not so fun fact:  The Smithsonian is a popular destination on Sundays.  Ugh.  We went to the American History and the Natural History museums.  Crowded.  So crowded we didn't take the time to take pictures.  Only one was braved.  

Looking at Julia Child's kitchen.  Lily's face pretty much sums up the trip.

We were exhausted from poor sleep and fighting the masses so we happily called it an early day inside the museums.  We enjoyed the gardens, and made our way slowly to the truck. 

We ate dinner with Chief and his wife at Union Station and finally headed home. When we returned to the room I found a lovely surprise. 

The cleaning woman sweetly propped my book up on the pillows.

I have to say the Presidential Inn on Andrews Joint Air Base was an incredible value.  We paid $35 a night, and enjoyed a super comfy room with plenty of amenities and great customer service. After a long chilly day that ended in rain it was welcoming and comforting to return to a room that received a personal touch.