This summer the Nehmer family went to Washington D.C. We had a great time seeing the sites, eating non-stop, and learning a little more about the history of our country and the nation's capitol. I haven't been able to share these until now because they have been trapped on Rick's Macbook that took an accidental tumble from the Ford pickup. Oops! Glad to have retrieved the pictures.
Thanks Dad for taking us on a great trip. We had an awesome time, and I felt more educated after returning home. If only I returned to a bed as nice as that one there!
I must start out with this one so that you get the full affect of the blazing sun, 100 degrees with 100 percent humidity every day. I have never felt a heat like this. Kelsey has had enough of it in this picture- her face says it all!
Iwo Jima Memorial. We went to a live Military concert here one night that was very cool.
You could spend days here. We did a few hours and didn't see nearly everything that is available. So many sights, so little time.
Carter had to find a way to keep himself entertained after a few hours in each museum. He kept saying- take a picture of me!
Ford Theatre, where President Lincoln was assassinated. It's amazing that they let you get so close in this museum. This was one of my favorites, just because of the history here. They still use it as a live playhouse to this day. I did learn that he didn't actually die here- he was carried across the street to someone's house, laid in their bed, and died there the next morning. You can also tour that house.
Changing of the guards. I have a new respect for these soldiers. I thought I was dying of heat- they stand out there in their wool suits for an hour at a time, keeping exact time as they march back and forth. This is more precise than the Bingham's Minerettes!
Lincoln Memorial at nighttime. It looks so awesome when it's lit up, if only my camera did it justice!
"Segs in the City" tour. Possibly the highlight of the trip! These are so fun, and worth every penny to rent for an hour tour. You instantly feel just like Paul Blart in Mall cop. Only Kelsey would be able to actually push the seg to it's limit, flip it over, skid across memorial way in the gravel, scrape up her legs, and deactivate the segway scooter. I couldn't get it to stop this emergency beeping! Our tour guide was still chatting away, continuing on, completely unaware that every tourist in D.C. had stopped to see the best crash ever. Kelsey's pride was pretty hurt, but our guide made her feel better by saying "You are the only one to actually put the helmet to use! Now I know why we make everyone wear them!" Did Bill Nehmer opt to purchase the damage insurance? Nope!
The segway tour stopped at all the major monuments- a great way to see the city in an hour.
Mount Vernon- a recommendation by a friend that turned out to be very worthwhile. It's amazing how nice this house is for it's time period. It sits up on a beautiful hill overlooking the river. They let you tour the entire house, but no pictures inside.
Museum of Natural History- Carter's favorite.
Sunday Brunch at an outdoor Cafe, with cooling misters, that's why we're all smiling!
For Natasha's birthday she wanted to see Thriller, so we went on a double date. The boys enjoyed most of it- they got a little antsy at the end. Rick and I have a few favorites- the Frankenstein Dance is always a hit, and the skeleton with the glow in the dark feet is still entertaining to me. It was fun to get out and celebrate Tosh's "golden birthday." Thanks for the invite!
My good friend Brooke was in the States, visiting from Peru to deliver her baby- the cute little boy with a crazy head of hair that I'm holding. She brought her family over for dinner and to catch up. Her girls are so funny! Kennady picked these pants out all by herself- I love them!
