In what has become a tradition, Doug & I traveled to Washington DC last weekend to visit the Moses family and see the Cardinals take on the Nationals. Two years ago the game was in August and the hottest day of my life, so a May trip to DC was very exciting. We could see the last of the Cherry Blossoms, see how much Parker has grown, visit with our good friends & see some beautiful DC sites.
We started out our Saturday with lunch downtown and then heading to the new Nationals Ballpark. Unfortunately the Cardinals could not pull out a victory for us - but Doug did come very close to catching a ball pitched into the stands from the left fielder. But somehow a five-year-old was too quick - leaving Doug with no baseball - but a bump on the head from the effort. (The ball didn't hit him, he hit the concrete.)
After the game, we stopped by the Capital for a quick photo and then spent a great deal of time exploring Arlington National Cemetery. Such a beautiful, moving place to visit. We also stopped by the National Cathedral on our way to Georgetown for dinner - evidently just missing the Obamas who were having a date night in the area.
On Sunday, Doug & I left early - meeting my cousin David for lunch on our way out of town and sneaking in our first trip to IKEA. Such a fun trip! We are so lucky to such a short trip away from our friends Justin & Holly - plus they are such great tour guides of the DC area!
PS Can you tell the photos that were taken with my iPhone & Holly's super fancy CLR camera? For a hint, look at the red color in our shirts. So jealous!
At Lunch
The whole group 
In front of the Nationals Stadium
Doug shows off his injury
On top of the hill at Arlington
The Capital
The National Cathedral
