I know, I haven't posted in FOREVER. I'm slowly working on it. Here's the rest of my update from my Kentucky/Maryland trip the week of the 4th of July.
For the 4th of July, we headed into Baltimore to visit Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner. I guess I'm not historically inclined, because I had the story all mixed up before we got there. It was interesting to hear how the song came to be and it was better just to be there! Valerie and I standing near the front of Fort McHenry.
I know the pic is fuzzy, but here me, Em and Jeremy are hanging out in a war bunker (built after the War of 1812).
They had a pretty big celebration for the 4th at Fort McHenry. They had a parade with people all dressed up in time period costumes and they gave us a bit of history.
Then they got out one of the original flags and the audience helped to unfold the flag. They also got out a current flag, which people also helped to unfold. I was happily content to take pics instead of helping! :)! They were unable to put up the flags because it was so windy, but it was cool to see it just the same!
Ok, so I am a HUGE fan of the show "Ace of Cakes" on Food Network. Since we were already in Baltimore for the 4th, Valerie and I agreed that we HAD to visit their bakery. Of course it was closed, but we were excited to just to be there! WE LOVE YOU DUFF!! (He's the head baker)!
That night, Dad, Emily and I decided to be brave and head into D.C. to watch the fireworks. We were just walking over a bridge in Virginia (I think) when the fireworks began. It was REALLY crowded, even on that bridge, but the fireworks were spectacular. You can kind of see the Lincoln Memorial on the bottom right. Afterwards, we had to head into the WAY crowded subway and head back to my parents'. We didn't get home until about midnight, but it was worth it!
Valerie, Jeremy, Em, me, Dad and Mom in front of the Washington D.C. temple that Sunday. What a huge and gorgeous temple it is!
The Washington D.C. temple. So pretty!
On Tuesday Mom, Emily and I went into D.C. to do some museuming! :). Of course we went to the Smithsonians and we had a blast. We saw Dorothy's shoes from the Wizard of Oz.
We also saw Kermit the Frog. Look at how cute he looks!
We also went to the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. This pic just looks like it belongs in the Night at the Museum! :)
Our last stop was to see the largest diamond in the world, the Hope Diamond. This diamond put my wedding ring to shame (sorry Sam! :) ). We had a good time. On Wednesday, Em and I flew home. We almost had to fly home on Thursday because our original flight was delayed and so we were going to miss our layover in Atlanta. After waiting in line for 1 1/2 hours (NO JOKE!), they finally put us on another plane, and they gave us first class! Wahhooo!! We ended up getting back to San Diego at about 11:45PM and I was SOOO happy to see Sam!! I had a really good trip, but it was REALLY hard being away from him.
Ok, so I am a HUGE fan of the show "Ace of Cakes" on Food Network. Since we were already in Baltimore for the 4th, Valerie and I agreed that we HAD to visit their bakery. Of course it was closed, but we were excited to just to be there! WE LOVE YOU DUFF!! (He's the head baker)!
That night, Dad, Emily and I decided to be brave and head into D.C. to watch the fireworks. We were just walking over a bridge in Virginia (I think) when the fireworks began. It was REALLY crowded, even on that bridge, but the fireworks were spectacular. You can kind of see the Lincoln Memorial on the bottom right. Afterwards, we had to head into the WAY crowded subway and head back to my parents'. We didn't get home until about midnight, but it was worth it!
Valerie, Jeremy, Em, me, Dad and Mom in front of the Washington D.C. temple that Sunday. What a huge and gorgeous temple it is! 
The Washington D.C. temple. So pretty!
On Tuesday Mom, Emily and I went into D.C. to do some museuming! :). Of course we went to the Smithsonians and we had a blast. We saw Dorothy's shoes from the Wizard of Oz. 
We also saw Kermit the Frog. Look at how cute he looks!
We also went to the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. This pic just looks like it belongs in the Night at the Museum! :)
Our last stop was to see the largest diamond in the world, the Hope Diamond. This diamond put my wedding ring to shame (sorry Sam! :) ). We had a good time. On Wednesday, Em and I flew home. We almost had to fly home on Thursday because our original flight was delayed and so we were going to miss our layover in Atlanta. After waiting in line for 1 1/2 hours (NO JOKE!), they finally put us on another plane, and they gave us first class! Wahhooo!! We ended up getting back to San Diego at about 11:45PM and I was SOOO happy to see Sam!! I had a really good trip, but it was REALLY hard being away from him. 
1 comments:
looks like you had a fun trip! i'm jealous you were able to see the 4th of july fireworks in D.C. hey, and i love the I LOVE SAM button you have on your sidebar. I stole that picture and am going to post it on my sidebar too ;P Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
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