Sunday, May 4, 2014

Track Break Adventures

It has been a busy couple weeks.  I went on track break on a Thursday and we immediately went to Las Vegas to help my parents.















We cleaned out their whole storage unit in two days and moved it to Travis' parents house.







We left for Washington D.C. with Travis' parents. We spent a week in D.C. and wore ourselves out.  I had a great time but was ready to come home.





All of our luggage, looking for Super Shuttle.















We took the Old Town Trolley on our first day and got to see the monuments.   Great way to start our
trip.







































Ford's Theater and the box where Lincoln was shot.



 Petereson House - Replica of where Lincoln died.


















Walking through a Butterfly Garden.  








American History Smithsonian - Ruby Slippers from Wizard of Oz

- Part of the Twin Towers from Sept. 11.














Travis and I went for a walk after dinner one night.  Nice and peaceful.



















We were able to get tickets for a tour of the capitol from Senator Reid's office.  It was an educational experience in so many ways.
 On the right - spot that is supposed to bring you luck.












We got to see the T-Rex on the last day before the exhibit was closed.























We went to Arlington National Cemetery.
We got to see changing of the guard and the eternal flame at the Kennedy's grave site.  

















We took a boat to Mount Vernnon on Sunday.



Clearly a little early for some of us.




Mount Vernon is a beautiful place.  Everything is blooming and bright.



















One day Travis and I walked to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.  It is always touching to see my Father's name on the wall.  It was even more special this time because I got to show it to Travis and because the Color Guard was practicing for the big ceremony in May.






















On Tuesday we went to the zoo.  It was raining so we didn't stay long.  This Cheetah was the only animal that was out in the rain.










As soon as we got home we had to set up for a garage sale to sell some of my parent's stuff.  My parents have decided to move up to Utah to be closer to us.  After my dad's stroke my mom needs some more support.  There aren't any pictures from the sale because I was too tired to think about it.  But I did find this one -



My dad ended up taking Travis' recliner and bringing his chair to the sale.














Before and afters of the grass.  Before we left Travis planted grass seed and by the time I got back it was out of control.


















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