This Land is Our Land!

I can't express how wonderful this past weekend was. Joe and I had a great time relaxing and enjoying each other's company in (two) of our favorite cities. My journey began Thursday around one o'clock when I left for the San Antonio airport. It is small and user friendly and I was very appreciative. My flight to Baltimore was completely full, and I ended up sitting next to a couple who were all over each other. I just focused on my book and had a very nice flight (thank you for your prayers). I arrived at 7:20 and had till 7:40 to get my bag and find the bus stop to the Greenbelt Metro Station. No dice. I missed the first bus. I wasn't very happy. The bus finally came, but I ended up missing the first train. Blarg. Finally I was on the train, on my way to my dear Washington D.C. Joe was picking me up at L'Enfant Plaza, and neither of us thought to plain which exit to use. Whoops. I picked the wrong one. Eventually Joe and I found each other. Once I was in the car and able to relax, I was able to take in the scenery. There it was: our city. (I am now calling Washington D.C. that. We honeymooned there and for me at least will always be my dream residence.) Immediately my heart jumped and all the reasons I love that city flooded my thoughts. Alexandria was a quick ten minute (ish) drive away. Wow. When you picture the quintessential American town (you may have not known it) but you have been picturing Alexandria. I will not continue with the play-by-play, but I have to admit I left a bit of my heart there. We had a very full four days, and I couldn't possibly include ever picture and detail, but here are a few:

Welcome to Aelxandria!

Dinner in Old-Town Alexandria at Hanks Oyster Bar W-O-N-DERFUL!

Friday I had the day to myself in the city, so Saturday I was very happy to have my tour buddy.

The Holocaust Museum was incredible. We even met a survivor.

We had lunch at The Maine Avenue Fish Market. We enjoyed fresh crab and fried oysters.

We walked over seven miles that day on our 'walking tour' and one of our stops was The Jefferson Memorial.

Funny enough Joe and I got to experience one of the windiest days in D.C.'s history. We were not prepared.

Saturday ended at the Washington D.C. institution, Ben's Chili Bowl. Our half-smoked, hot dog, chili-cheese fries, and vanilla shake were AWESOME! (Good thing we walked so much.)

Sunday we visited the Natural History Museum, American History, and the National Gallery of Art. We also payed the president a visit.

We also enjoyed meals at Oyamel and Sonoma . Both were great. Our night ended with a romantic stroll around the capitol.

There was also time for a bit of shopping in-between all of these things. My heart is still so full. I am so blessed to have married my best friend. I don't think I have ever wanted to come home less. I'm sure there are numerous reasons for this, but I am so ready for our time apart to be over. Only about 55 more hours.