Monday, June 13, 2011

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Next month J and I are going to WASHINGTON DC! I have never been before and as you can tell, I'm stoked! The in-laws used some frequent flyer miles and got us all plane tickets out there. So yes, the WHOLE family is going. (even the new little baby, yay) I am a museum kinda girl. I traveled around Europe for a month and basically went to a museum every single day- heaven. I loved every second of it. Most people find them boring but I find the quietness of them amazing. It gives you time to think and reflect about each work of art. Okay nerd alert. That's enough. So in Washington DC I am dying to go to the Smithsonian, the Holocaust Museum and Museum of Natural History. I'm sure there are a bajillion other good ones out there but we don't have a ton of time yano?

Are there any other things we MUST do while we are out there? I know it will be brutally hot and I am already freaking out about what I am going to wear haha. I need shorts!

Lately, I've been obsessed with summer salads. I want to recreate every single salad I find on pinterest. They look amazing and so delicious.
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Seriously? Oh, and I know I am light years behind on the blog challenge but don't you worry. I will catch up this week and flood this little bloggy with pictures. Until then :)
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32 comments:

  1. MeaganJune 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I wish I were going to DC. The middle of summer or not that should be an amazing trip. And those salads do look good!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  2. The Whity WifeJune 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I went to DC for the first time in January (during an ice storm... hmm) I wish I had more time there was so much to do and no time!! I will be going back! Have fun!

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  3. GentriJune 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hahaha! You are so funny! Love this! I wish I had some awesome dc advice, but I've never been before... :/ so excited for you though! How fun! I'm also having an awesome birthday giveaway!! I would absolutely love it If you entered!!

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  4. Brittney and JesseJune 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Listen....can you fit me in your suitcase? I know Justy's fam would love to have me tag along on the DC trip. Just run it by them. love you

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  5. MichelleJune 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    DC is an amazing city, one of my faves. There is so much to do that you will be overwhelmed at the choices. So much history! Try to make it to Georgetown too for a wander around if you get the opportunity. {And yes, the summer is incredibly HOT so prep yourself for that.} Have a great trip!

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  6. Ashley {hudson's happenings}June 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    You are going to have SO much fun!! I have never been to DC, but I'm dying to go!

    And boy, those salads look DELICIOUS!! wow!

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  7. larisaaJune 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I've been to the DC airport and stepped outside and it was awesome. Just kidding. But I want to go SO bad. I'm a history nerd, too, and my cousin was just telling me all about her trip and all the cool places she went and all the history she saw and I just about hopped on a plane right then and there. You'll have so much fun, even with the heat and humidity, and I cannot wait to hear all about it!

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  8. Lucy The ValiantJune 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    That's so exciting! I've always wanted to go to DC, too! It should be so much fun!

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  9. Melissa: Write it in LipstickJune 13, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I am going to D.C. next month too, I'm excited to go, you'll have lots of fun there.

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  10. Sara SHOEmakerJune 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    lucky!!! that sounds SO fun!! trips are the best. and I Looove museums too. Even the word museum gets me excited! I've always wanted to see the Smithsonian and Holocaust museums..definitely take pictures!
    oh and I'm so jealous you've been to EUROPE!
    House of Shoes

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  11. Mikelle JadeJune 13, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    you will LOVE DC, I went last year and am going next year. We pretty much did everything, we jam packed everything in, but my advice would be to NOT walk the Monuments at the Mall, and walk the Arlington cemetery in the same day... trust me, it's way too much walking!

    Mmmmm other than that MUST SEES are of course the Smithsonian, The Zoo, the Lincoln, all that good stuff.... and make sure to go to the HIRSCHHORN (it was probably one of my favorites)

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  12. NatalieJune 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I have never been...so no advice except for have a great time! :) Maybe I will be able to go in the future!

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  13. Amy @ Amy Day to DayJune 13, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Not only will it be hot, it will be so humid! You need to get shorts and shirts that won't require layers. Layers will be bad! Haha.

    amy day to day
    check out my coral red bag giveaway

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  14. the workaholic mommaJune 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    DC is an awesome place to visit - there is SO much to see and do!!! The museums are def a must...as are the war memorials...everything is fairly close together so you shouldn't have trouble hitting all of the big things!! Can't wait to hear all about it...have a safe trip:)

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  15. Audrey CrispJune 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    How fun! I hear it's great there!

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  16. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    haha you are too cute! im from right outside DC!! you'll LOVE the museums...and they're all free! (in case you didn't know)...i live in boston now and i love it, but the museums are a lot of money :( ....sadness....

    my suggestions, go to georgetown cupcake and eat at bread line! Breadline is great for 3 reasons: 1. it's cheap. 2. It's fast AND delicious and 3. it's a Nat Geo pick...so of course it's awesome. The address is here:

    http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/washington-dc-restaurants/

    (if you ask around most people don't know where it is and they think you're asking for the "Red line" which is the metro haha gotta find it on your own but its sooooo worth it!!)

    i hope you have fun!!! i'm now you're follower so i expect to read all about your visit teehee :)

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  17. ValJune 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    DC is so much fun! Love the foods pics.

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  18. BeccaJune 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    how fun!!! you will LOVE it, reminds me alot of New York. Those summer salads look incredible!!

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  19. Candace ShifletJune 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    those salads look SO FREAKING GOOD! Andddd have fun in DC. I've never been there either but I want to! Lucky!!

    Lovely Little Rants

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  20. HeatherJune 14, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    holy moly you got a ton of comments!!!! I am so freakin excited to go! I hope Aiden will be pleasant....

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  21. AshleyJune 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hey! Those summer salads do look amazing. Congrats on your trip, that sounds so fun! Thanks for finding my blog, I'm following along with you now too! XO

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  22. sorelle in styleJune 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow I've never been to DC! That sounds like it will be a lot of fun :) Those summer salads look so yummy, too! :)

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  23. Diana SmithJune 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    jealous of you going to DC! Never been either and those salads look DI-vine! I love Avocado!!

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  24. S.B.NiccumJune 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Congratulations on the wedding, and those salads look fabulous! I'll have to give you my Berry Vinagrette Recepe, it's raw and healthy.
    S.B. Niccum
    Author Website
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  25. MarjorieJune 15, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm a new follower!

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  26. JillianJune 15, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I'm right with you on being a museum girl! I didn't even know they had a Museum of Natural History in DC. The one in NYC is amazing and I try to go as often as possible!

    Have fun in DC! It sounds like you're going to have a fabulous time!

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  27. ailinhJune 15, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Hooray! We looove DC. Reading your post makes me want to nudge my hubby to take a little trip there. Have so much fun!

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  28. AlysJune 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Strawberries in a salad? Sounds delicious and odd. Have a good time in DC, I've always wanted to go there, I'm sure it'll be great!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  29. KellyJune 21, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Yay for DC! I live in the District, you're going to have so much fun! The must sees: Natural History, the Capitol, and the Zoo.

    If you have enough time, call your Congressman/Senator and request a tour of the Capitol. It's free, and you won't have to be in one of those huge tour groups. You'll get a small group tour led by some bright eyed intern.

    Someone else said it, but don't try to walk all the monuments and Arlington in one day. If you want to see all the monuments, you may consider one of those bus tours. You'll end up walking many many miles without it. Or just pick and choose the ones you want to see. My favorite it FDR, becuase it's so far out, people forget about it, but it has cool water features.

    Make sure to walk around Georgeotwn. The line at Georgetown Cupcake is insane now that they have a TV show. Their cupcakes are fine, but do not warrant $4 and a 40 minute wait. Do as the locals do, and go to Baked and Wired (also in Georgetown).

    Wear sunscreen, bring water, and have so much fun!

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  30. {allison}June 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    megan your blog is too cute--you'll love dc, it's so much fun!

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  31. Emma FrancesSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm jealous! You are going to LOVE it! :) I can't wait for lots of stories and pictures!

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  32. sherriOctober 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    That's exciting! Have fun! I would like to go there someday too!

    sherri from SHERRI AMOUR

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