D.C.

In September the ERLC hosted the Presidential Inauguration for Dr. Moore. As his Chief of Staff, Daniel was very involved in the process. The Inauguration was in Washington D.C. and since Daniel coordinated the event, I wanted to go along and see the fruits of his labor! (I'm one proud wife--because the event was beautiful and flawless and Daniel did such a wonderful job!) Daniel had to go a few days before the event to get things ready and also for trustee meetings. I went early with him and did a little sightseeing! I walked ever so much, and my little glass feet were aching--but it was neat to see so much national history! I hadn't been to D.C. since I was a little girl and didn't remember a lot of it.

The Wizard of Oz is my favorite!!!

That's right--Washington D.C. has a bikeshare program…and by the end of my jam-packed sightseeing day I took advantage of it! I rode a bike back to my metro stop and dropped it off at a station there. It was a life (and foot) saver! I had basically walked the entire National Mall and over to Union Station and the surrounding area. I realize for some city dwellers this would be a piece of cake…but I'm a sissy and I love driving my car places and not having blisters on my poor feet! But seriously-- it was so much fun to see D.C.!

I owe a HUGE thanks to my Mom! This was the first time I left Emma alone--(yes she was 15 months)--and it was exactly how you'd imagine a first time mom leaving her baby for the first time. I called/texted/Skyped/Facetimed my mom constantly! But Emma was in wonderful hands with Nana and Papi and Aunt Jennifer looking after her! She had a great time!

Sporting Nana's glasses

Lunch with Nana, Papi, and Aunt Jennifer

Playing in the water in Nana and Papi's Backyward!

I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of the amazing Inauguration--there was a professional photographer there, so they certainly didn't need my awesome iPhone camera skills! Ha! My first trip away from Emma was so wonderful, but I was ever so glad to be reunited with my girl!

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