friend time

This last week some of my close friends came out to visit me on their spring break. I was excited to have some girl time and catch up! Even though Liam is my favorite person in the world, sometimes it's nice to get a little time for myself. The first day my friends arrived we went to get a tour of the capitol. The best part about the tour was that Jorge was able to give us the tour. It was awesome to see Jorge at work and to see where he works, and the people he works with. 

The security personnel at the capitol were loving Liam.

The next day was probably my favorite part. The first place we went to was the Arlington National Cemetery. It was a great experience to see it. Being there was humbling and made me appreciate what all those men did for our country. I always heard about the cemetery and saw pictures but to actually witness it, was definitely amazing!

After the cemetery we went to Holocaust museum. I don't have any pictures because photography wasn't allowed but I do have to say it was one of my favorite museums I've seen here. I was actually born in Germany and I don't know if it's because I was born in Germany, but I have always been interested in the history of the Holocaust. It was always my favorite subject in history class. I can't believe that some people don't think any of it happened and that there were not concentration camps. It still amazes me that one man could have to much power over so many people and get them to think what they were doing was the right thing to do. If you are ever in D.C. I wouldn't skip going to the museum, it was a great experience. 

Saturday's weather was perfect, we first went to the Library of Congress and the American History Museum. We had lunch at the American History Museum cafeteria. It had a lot of options to choose from. It was my favorite part about that museum. After lunch we headed towards the Washington monument and the Lincoln memorial 

Since parking is a nightmare in D.C. be prepared to do a lot of walking if you are ever here! I don't think I've ever walked that much in my life. It doesn't seem to bad though because there is so much going on and so much to look at while walking place to place. 

Sunday was the last day we went out to see more sites. 

Jefferson Memorial 

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial 

Even though I missed Liam those few days, I was happy to have some girl time and catch up with some good friends. I'm glad they came out to see me and got to experience D.C. with them.