Washington DC

Last month we went to Washington DC right after our trip to CA (literally, we got home and had about four hours until we were out the door and to the airport). What a great trip! We went out to see Scott's sister Brooke, her hubby Mark and Scarlett's sweet cousin Graham. Scarlett and Graham have a special connection. Seriously, it's like they know they are the first cousins (on the Peterson side) and have their own little bond. Graham loves to cuddle Scarlett. It is the most adorable thing. She is so fascinated with him and just watches his every move.
We visited all the sites like a couple of typical tourist (minus the fanny packs), and spent a lot of time with the Studderts. It was a great time.
One of mine and Scott's favorite parts was our tour of the US Capitol. We called my old boss Spencer Stokes who took us. I worked for him at the Utah capitol when he was a Lobbyist, now he is Senator Mike Lee's chief of Staff. He gave us an in depth tour where he took us places most people don't get to see, explained all the urban legends (true and false ones),  and took us in the underground tunnel trains the senators ride on. Lucky us!
Another favorite was Mt. Vernon. How amazing to stand in the home of our countries first president.
Anyone who knows me, knows my passion for this country and this country's history. Perfect vacation for yours truly. I am obsessed with DC. Thank you Brooke and Mark for the amazing trip!

PICTURE OVERLOAD....

Sneaky picture Scott took of me sleeping on the plane

On our way!

We made it. Cousins reunited.

Day one of touristiness

Graham Cracker!

Arlington Cemetery. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a must.

The changing of the guard was awesome

Arlington Cemetery

Monument time!

World War Two monument

Korean War Monument. Freaky.

Lincoln Monument

Vietnam Monument

Martin Luther King Jr. Monument

Handsome man monument

Taking a break

Shopping in Georgetown. I could spend forever in Georgetown!

Asking me why I am taking so many pictures

One of the first homes in DC

Watergate!

The Patomic

Back to Georgetown. I could spend way too much time on M Street.

Best buds

Tour of the Capitol

The Presidents Room

Don't I look good in The Presidents Room?

The first Senate floor

The first Supreme Court

Our tour guide and extremely upset baby

Spence, myself and angry Scar

So Sweet

Love this one

Graham in Old Town

The DC temple is one of my favorites. Me with Brooke!

Forever:)

Shake Shack is amazing!

All these cars were backed up for the President to come through. We waited for almost 30 mins to watch and gave up to go inside and eat.

Mt. Vernon

Smithsonian of Natural History

Biggest diamond in the world up on the left

Smithsonian of American History = My favorite Smithsonian

Georgetown University