DC: Friday

Friday we got up early and headed to DC. We opted to rock our Bronco attired since BSU was playing Fresno that night. It was fun having various people strike up conversations with us about our BSU shirts. Most people wanted to talk about the infamous blue field! We parked at Tom's building which overlooks the capital building. We went up on top of the roof to see the capital and the mall. Incredible views to say the least!

Then we went over to the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. Nate and Tom decided to swear themselves in at the Supreme Court since they didn't actually get to do it this time. ☺

Em was in love with the golden doors!

 The Library of Congress was BEAUTIFUL. It really was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

Later that day we got a personal tour of the Capital building that Tom had set up through Senator Risch's office. The girl giving the tour was a bit on the "so quiet we can't even understand her side" but we still enjoyed it. So much history, so much information....pretty sure my head was spinning.

Then we jumped in the car and headed to Arlington National Cemetery. We pulled up to the gate at about 4:45pm and the last changing of the guard takes place at 5:00pm SHARP! The lady at the gate told us we'd never make it.

We decided we'd show her.

We took off running:

Oh, it was painful. Our feet hurt so bad after walking for what seems like MILLIONS of miles already that day. Emily had blisters, I was dying of heat. We were laughing/crying the entire time but YES. We MADE IT......with time to spare even! Yeah, we showed that chick.

It was pretty sobering seeing all of the WW2 vets in their wheelchairs right behind the tomb...as was the never ending crosses and tombstones that go on and on as far as the eye can see. It is a peaceful place. Really makes you stop and count your blessings.

After Arlington it was time for dinner. We headed to the National Harbor for one DELICIOUS dinner. We had crab cakes, pasta, steak, fish overlooking the harbor. D to the LISH.

After dinner we walked over to the PEEP's store! Fun place! We thought about our friend Missy who is a peeps fanatic!

 Our silly men:

It was one BUSY day. We went home to watch a very uneventful BSU game and fell asleep.....FAST!