This years NFSA (National Fire Sprinkler Association) Conference was in Baltimore this year so we decided to head out a few days early and visit Gettysburg and Washington DC.
Unlike my trip to Utah this trip went much smoother. I had extra hands to help at the airport and our flights were only delayed an hour or so.
We spent our first full day in Gettysburg wandering the battlefields and touring the Visitors Center. Nate's brother Matt is a Gettysburg buff and so it was like having our own personal tour guide as he told us all the good stories. The visitors center is also amazing, with a beautiful circular mural, touching video, and fascinating museum with artifacts. If you ever get the chance to go you should.
It was quite a cold, windy day so Tanner and I didn't get out at every stop but between me and Nate we got some good pics. (Nate really got comfortable and good with our new camera this trip).
We all piled into this minivan to tour the grounds together. It was a bit of a circus act, like the clowns getting out of the little car. In and out.....how many people are going to get out?? :)
Nate and Tanner in the back of the van.
That night we went swimming in the hotel pool. What trip isn't complete with swimming?? I had misplaced part of my swimsuit so Tanner had to enjoy his first swim without me. He wasn't so sure and ended up crying but every other time we have gone since he has loved it, splashing and kicking his legs in his floaty tube.
The next day we drove to Washington DC. Just a word of advice for those of you who may travel there anytime......two words, public transit. If you stay in Baltimore take the train, if you are staying in DC shuttle to hotel and use the Metro. The parking was crazy, the traffic insane to and from, and we did a ton of walking but it was a beautiful day so it wasn't a big deal. And I have the easiest, best behaved baby; I can seriously take him anywhere and pretty much have.
We had to hit all the big touristy places since we only had one day. We saw the White House where we eventually got asked to leave the block as a dignitary was leaving, the Washington Monument, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool (not so reflective when under construction), Vietnam War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. As well as the cherry blossoms because it was that time of year.
Nate is too cool for Obama :)
Washington Monument
Vietnam War Memorial
Flags at the Vietnam War Memorial
Mr. Lincoln
Nate, Tanner (sleeping), and Me with Mr Abe Lincoln
Nephew Tal on his leash, too cute
Matt, Angeline, Emma, and Tal by the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial
Matt, Tal, Emma, and Nate heading down all the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial
Statues at the Korean War Memorial
Nate and Tanner at the World War II Memorial
Nate by the Missouri column at the WWII Memoria
Tanner at the National Mall while we waited for Nate to get the car
We finished off the trip in Baltimore where we went to the Aquarium, an Oriels Game, and ate a ton of seafood. The boys spent some time in meetings but we still managed to do and see a lot of things.
Strollers weren't allowed so they give you these carry things, Tanner and Nate weren't so sure
Dolphin Show
Our flight home was uneventful but I must leave you with this cute picture of Tanner waiting for the plane in his pajamas with his new best friend Sandy.
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