We got a nice start to our second day of touring in DC and we went first to the Museum of National History. There we saw the Hope Diamond and the wonderful butterfly exhibit. Here is a photo of Shayna with a butterfly.
After a little difficulty with Avi (he saw candy at the gift shop), we walked next door to the American History museum. We faced a few problems here (not the least of which was our forgetting Noam’s lunch!) but we saw some nice exhibits and the kids had a great time in a play area that they have for kids. The boys worked on electrical circuits and Shayna played with Legos and other fun things. Here is a photo of Noam and me with the electrical circuits that he built and it proves that Noam was actually in DC and had a good time!
After American History we went to the Archives. The kids liked seeing the Declaration of Independence, but they were at the end of their time limit and we cut the visit short. All in all a decent day despite some moments from Avi. Here is a photo of honest Avi.
Tomorrow we are doing the memorials and monuments, and the kids are really looking forward to that, so I am hoping for our best day yet.
Today was Marsha’s birthday so we ended the day at a nice seafood restaurant and surprised her with a cake at the end of the meal. Maybe I will have a photo of that tomorrow as my mother-in-law took it, but I don’t have it yet.
You get extra points for cramming so much into your days with three kids in tow! Sounds really good. We did the newseum – Not sure of the spelling. Awesome but pricey day – not particularly for the kids, they are a bit young. Continue to have more positive days ahead!!
Marla