Hello Washington..DC

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Happy Monday!! This post is long overdue; we took a family road trip to Washington DC a couple weeks ago when my sister and her friend was in town. Traveling with a baby was interesting since we have to navigate on-the-go naps and make sure she's in a good mood throughout the trip. We visited the Holocaust, which was a pretty powerful memorial museum, just wish it wasn't so crowded! We had good time eating out at Eden Center in Falls Church, meeting Cee To Brighten My Day and did some shopping in Georgetown. The traffic in DC is just plain horrible! :X The highlight of the night was watching Manny Pacquiao fight on our ipad while facetiming our friend since we didn't have HBO in our hotel room :D Good time.

Our next family trip is traveling to Minneapolis to visit Kaylee's godparents and grandparents! Any good tips on traveling on a plane with a baby?



Comments

  1. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    It looks like you guys had a great time. It's been such a long time since we flew with Sae (since she was 1) but are planning on taking some trips this winter so hopefully you have some tips for me by then :)

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  2. Sandy a la ModeJune 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    looks like it was a lot of fun! im soo nervous about traveling with A...

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  3. CJune 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Absolutely love all these photos! You weren't kidding when you said Kaylee had a great time. She's so adorable in person and photogenic. I'm glad you and your fam had a blast visiting. Do come back soon! :)

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  4. Life HappensJune 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Nothing says welcome to D.C. like the traffic! I still have not been to the Holocaust museum. Like you said, it's ALWAYS so crowded!

    And I go to Eden center like once a year because it's alway super busy on Saturdays (I was just there over the weekend).

    Glad you had a good time though. Maybe next time you come back we can schedule a playdate at Eden center. Or if we ever make it down to VA beach.

    Have a great week!

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  5. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Loved all the pics! I miss VA and DC!
    Hmm.. 1 tip i always follow while flying with my baby is let her run around and tire her out completely before boarding so that she sleeps on the flight and so far it has worked out well for us.

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  6. henning loveJune 25, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    i was in dc two weeks ago and man i wish i was going back already!! love that city minus the humidity during summer, could definitely leave without that

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  7. lisacngJune 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Amazing you got that shot of the Washington Monument with a 50mm. I have such trouble getting whole bldgs with my 50mm! The family photo is so cute trying to get Kayla to look at the camera. I love Kayla resting on your chest! She is a such a cute cute girl! Love that curious expression on her face. Great job navigating around naps -- that's the worst part about going out. I haven't flown with baby yet -- but from what I see at airports, it's best to have as few bags as possible (duh!) and a portable/quick fold stroller if you're bringing one. I've also heard bring lots of milk, snacks, and little toys to keep her busy. Good luck!

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  8. ilene @ muchloveillyJune 25, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    these are some great pictures! looks like you all had a good time. i actually lived in d.c. for a couple of years but never made it to the holocaust museum. i hope to one day!

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  9. TimJune 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    That first picture of you holding your little girl is SO sweet. I have 0 tips for traveling with a baby. We just got back from a 5 hour away car trip with my 3 year old and 8 month old and I thought to myself, "Why did we do this?!" (I think that every single time we take a trip too.) It just isn't easy with a baby! But sometimes you just have to do it anyway. Drink some wine, that will help.

    Amy


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  10. SewPetiteGalJune 25, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Yay for meeting Cee! She's one of my favorite bloggers :) You girls look like you had a lot of fun!

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  11. Sarah Frills4ThrillsJune 26, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my gosh these pictures are stunning! And your little girl is precious!

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  12. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesJune 26, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I love your photos. The clarity, sharpness, bokeh...wow! My 6 year old was with me when I was reading this and she thought your daughter was cute and her twirly dress was "amazing". What lovely family photo!

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  13. JoJune 26, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    It is always lovely to visit friends and relatives in another state or country.

    Kaylee certainly doesn't look like she had trouble travelling with you people!

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  14. oomph.June 27, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    What a cutie pie!! I avoided traveling with babies at all costs, lol! My son is now 4 and I still hate to travel with him!i took each of my kids on one trip while they were around 2, but it was short flights between islands. Can't imagine what longer trips with layovers might be like!

    You daughter looked like she was a pretty happy traveller!

    [oomph.]
    Anastasia of Beverly Hills-Giveaway

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  15. Bravoe RunwayJune 27, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    My brother is going to DC next month! It looks like you had a great time and I love Kaylee's little pig tails! The last time I went to DC it was a day trip, so I didn't get a chance to see the other museums, just the Smithsonian.

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  16. ElisseJune 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Your pics are too sweet! Thx for sharing you trip memories with us!

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