The longest day

Arrived tonight in DC after what should be our longest drive of the trip. 9+ hours due to some heavy traffic in Virginia and an active bladder. Bram's that is. Thanks to Pam for suggesting that we defy the GPS, avoid I-85N and opt for a more scenic route on I81. Highlight of the long drive was the late evening hours driving through Virginia near Shenandoah as the sun was setting. Passed through rolling hills (including Paris, Va) where Ross and I used to go for day trips when we were first dating and living in DC.

Catching our first glimpse of the Washington Monument, I remind Bram that he learned a lot about the presidents this year in school. He told me he didn't know much about the monuments but he did know a lot about the Taj Mahal. I told him that if he thought 9 hours was a long drive, we wouldn't be getting to the Taj Mahal anytime soon. Made a loop around the Mall and showed Bram the White House and other landmarks. Parked and walked up to the Lincoln Memorial which I haven't done in years. It was swarming with tourists but we had a quick glimpse of Old Abe and the stunning view of the summer moon rising over the Mall.

Arrived at Anne and Curt's new fabulous place on Macomb and met up with their other houseguests, Jody and Phil, friends intown house hunting. All totaled, there are five boys here under the age of 10 who remarkably know all the same You Tube videos and were fast friends. Quick catch up with Anne before attempting to get Bram to bed. The 6-8 pm car nap are not helping.

Latest totals
Movies watched - 3 (including the same one two times in a row)
Gas station fill-ups - 3 (don't ask for the tab to date, depressing)
Nintendo DS games played - ? (not able to count, priceless-thanks Haley!)