the temples

We saw the DC Temple and the New York City Temple while we were away. Both were so beautiful, as every temple is. The DC Temple was enormous. When we came out it was night time and it was incredible lit up against the dark night sky.
There is nothing like the New York City Temple. It is a little piece of heaven right in the middle of the city. When we went we were stressing about what we should do with our lives for the next few months. The city was loud and chaotic and adding to our stress. It was the most wonderful and the most needed thing when we walked into the calm of the temple/church meeting house. We like to think that it was the peacefulness of being there, and then stayed with us that helped us know what we should do.

greens

Please note that there is a little man standing in this orchid and I love him.

This was the day that we buzzed around DC on a scooter. This was also the day that Davie missed hearing the President speak. It was a sad time for a minute. Then we went and saw the Botanical Gardens. As you can see I loved the orchids and the cacti. So great. Afterwards we enjoyed the most delicious greens from sweetgreen. The above picture was taken right before the torrential downpour that we had to drive home in on the scooter.

honest abe

We were told that the Lincoln Memorial was best at night. And while it doesn't make for the best pictures, it seriously was a sight to behold all lit up. It of course was unlike anything I had ever seen before. The walls have the Gettysburg address printed on them. While we stood there reading the words of this incredible man I was full of so much gratitude. I am grateful for good people, who do the right thing. Davie and I feel so lucky to have gone to DC and see so many incredible historical things. I know it may seem like no big deal to most, but to us it was something really special.

Thomas Jefferson

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial was my favorite (along with honest Abe) of all the memorials we saw in DC. Jefferson's rotunda is secluded by the water. It is calm, and beautiful there. The structure itself is really beautiful too. I loved the four quotes on the walls. Read them, they are incredible. He was an amazing man and president.

an afternoon

On the Sunday we were in DC (which was also mother's day) we went to church to hear Steph speak. It was so fitting, seeing how she is a mom to be. She did a great job! Then Davie and I spent the afternoon walking the beautiful, brick paved sidewalk neighborhoods by their church. The houses were beyond perfect. I loved them. The four of us then grabbed a bite at 2amy's not too far from Georgetown. It was delectable! Although, Davie and I agree that no pizza we had in DC or NY beats Pizzeria Limone. Have you been there yet??

Eastern Market

Eastern Market in DC was lovely. We went there once on the weekend when all the outdoor vendors where there and then once during the week to eat breakfast at the famous Market Lunch. The whole thing was picturesque. The only thing I bought though were a couple pieces of metal type for the letterpress I WILL one day own. one day...

watergate

Can we all just pretend I don't look 5 months pregnant here? too many visits to sprinkles I guess.

I feel as though I breezed over our fabulous visit to DC. So let it begin. Our friends took us camping the second night we got there. I of course didn't take any pictures of the beautiful campsite. sad. The next day some of us climbed and then that night we headed to a graduation party. It was in the cutest little neighborhood. Beforehand we walked along the pier in front of the Watergate hotel and talked politics. It was such a great start to our trip.

DC according to instagram

We spent a week in DC with our good friends. We loved it. We ate good food, saw SJP, went camping, lots of sight seeing, and we even had a little dog to keep us company while we are away from Lucy. We absolutely loved scooting around the city on Steph's scooter. We feel so lucky to have such great friends who were such amazing hosts. We saw so much of the city that we wouldn't have seen with out them. Thanks Steph and Adam! and Ralph too.

We finally found a place to live in NY. So now that the stress of that is gone, posting will continue!