Washington D.C.

Have you even taken a bike taxi? Well, I had the experience last weekend. Interesting. I'm not really sure that I would like that job but I do bet that he never had to go to the gym. ha-ha. I had never been to Washington and we were lucky enough to be able to cash in some of hubby's frequency points for a few free nights right in the heart of everything. We were a block and a half from the white house, so on the afternoon that we arrived we strolled over for a peek. We also checked out the sculpture displays across the street. After a interesting ride into china town for dinner, we crashed and got ready for the main attractions. Over the next two days we had an exhausting walk all over town. We hit the Natural History Museum, American History Museum, Air and Space Museum, and we tried to get into the F.B.I building and the Office of Engraving and Printing. For various reasons, we couldn't enter inside those two. Maybe next time. We also walked by and admired the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the E.P.A. building, the Capitol Building, The Justice Building, and so many other things that I can't even begin. Talk about a true wonderful educational moment! On a sweet note, we found a hidden locals only type spot for lunch. Teaism was such a welcome, wonderful surprise, I highly recommend it to anyone in the area. They were busy but the atmosphere never seemed chaotic. And the menu was huge with several very good sounding gf options. The children loved the mochi with fruit in the middle.

All that to say, we had a great time. On another note, I would like to ask all my friends to leave tips on how to stay motivated on the strict diets that I know so many of us follow. Right now I am struggling with the little child inside of me and although I know the benefits and the ramifications, extra tips and tricks never hurt.

And, if all that wasn't enough, I thought that all of you would like to know that hubby got his "fall orders"... we get to experience Texas next. I have never been on that side of the Mississippi so I hope we find lots of exciting things to do and see. I have an aunt and uncle close to our destination, so I am hoping for a weekend visit. Hubby also has a cousin close. We will have two visits for sure. If you know of anything that we shouldn't miss, please let me know.

Sorry for such a long post. I know that everyone would love an update. Have a WONDERFUL evening.