National Harbor

A few weeks ago I decided that the kids and I needed to get out and go do something fun. We aren't far from National Harbor so we went and wandered around that area. It had been a few years since I had been there and I wanted to see how much it had grown! And I just love it down there, we can't wait to go back with Bryan during Christmas! It was a pretty perfect day, no fits or tantrums, both kids were generally happy, we ate at an actual restaurant and it all went well, and I totally forgot to pay the parking meter and never got a ticket. Good day all around!

It was pretty chilly being right on the water but that didn't stop these two! They loved playing here!

National Zoo

Last week we decided to check out the National Zoo! We wanted to visit before it got too cold and the government shut down finally ended so we decided no time like the present! 

We decided to take the metro in because there is a stop about two blocks from the zoo! The kids were as excited about the train ride as they were about the zoo! 

The day we were there was the first day they opened back up after the shut down so there was a lot of excitement! News crews were everywhere, people dressed in panda costumes, food/souvenir discounts, free carousel rides, etc! It was a good day! When we got there the kids were having some a ROUGH moments but after lunch everyone was happy and we had a great time. Next time we want Bryan to tag along as well! 

We had a front row seat when they were feeding the panda! 

Once we were ready to go I looked up walking directions to get back to the metro station. I decided to take the route that left out of the closest exit and and avoid fighting back through the crowds. It was a 1.4 mile walk to the station and I knew that would be pushing it with Kade walking but just decided to go with it. When we started walking I realized it was basically 1.4 miles up a huge steep hill. Once we almost made it we saw a ice cream shop so I let the kids get some ice cream for being such troopers! 

 

We had a great time, I love adventures with my babies!