Washington D.C.

At the end of April Nate called up and said that he had to go to Washington D.C. for work and wanted to know if I wanted to come too. I, of course, was really excited because that is where Becka and Bennett live and I really wanted to go see them. I also thought it would be a good experience for Kace to come too and it would also give me someone to go and do things with. And I knew that Kace was my companion with my companion pass so it would be a free trip if he came.
We were only there for three full days so I knew they were going to be marathon days. The first night when we got there we went to Becka and Bennett's house and just hung out. It was so much fun to see them and to catch up. I wish we lived closer to each other.
The second day Kace and I got up early and headed to the Smithsonian. It was a rainy day, but of course this year we were used to it (come to find out we missed the only three nice days of spring while we were gone). Once we figured the metro out (I am now a metro pro :) ) we got there and looked for the museum of natural history. I stopped and asked someone and they showed me and then asked why I was here and where I was from. I explained that Nate was here for work and that he worked for the government and was working at hill. He got really excited and asked if I was LDS. I told him I was and he immediately stuck out his hand and introduced himself and his wife as Brother and Sister Evans from Nova Scotia. Come to find out he just got made Stake President. I thought that was pretty cool.

We went to the Museum of Natural History, Air and Space Museum, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This was one of the things Kace really wanted to do. He told me before we left that he wanted to go see the money being made.

That night we were pretty tired so we had the Oberg's come to our hotel (the hotel had a free buffet dinner) for dinner and then the kids went swimming. Seeing Ashden and Kace was so much fun. The immediately clicked and acted like long lost best friends.

The second day we had an appointment to tour the capital through Rob Bishop's office. We got there a little early and this is how we killed time:









I thought the capital was so pretty. The detail was amazing. There was an artist that did paintings all over the walls, ceilings and tiles on the floor. It was beautiful.

Then we went to the International Spy Museum and to Arlington National Cemetery. I loved Arlington. It was probably my favorite. I really liked the spirit that was there and the changing of the guard and the history that was there. It was all interesting to me. However, Kace got really bored here and was really tired and ready to get back. Go figure :) The picture pretty much sums up Kace's feelings.

That night we met up with the Oberg's and went to see the national monuments. We started at the Jefferson and then went to the Lincoln, WWII, and Washington monuments. One thing that I really noticed was the mention of God on all of the monuments. They were truly inspired men and knew that they were being led by our Father in Heaven. They gave credit to Him. What has happened since then?

It didn't matter where we were, those two loved to wrestle!

The next day we went shopping to the outlets :) I wonder whose idea that could have been! They were good sports though. That night we went to Oberg's for dinner. Becka's mom and dad were visiting as well and it was good to see them. I met Becka (and her brother) while working at ICON in 2000 and became good friends and did a lot of fun things together. She ended up marrying Nate's cousin! I was so excited!! Anyway, I knew her parents from before, and Kace has seen her dad for his feet so it was really fun getting together with them.

It was a great trip. I love the history stuff. I really wish I would have paid more attention in school :)