We went to the Old Ebbitt Grill for our Thanksgiving meal, as has become our DC tradition. Once again, the girls and Mark had "Thanksgiving food" and I had...crab cakes! It was great, again.
After our pie and coffee, we swung by the White House, just because. The Old Ebbitt is right across from the White House.
Then it was off to the recently re-opened American History Museum. Gryphon was super excited to see Abraham Lincoln's hat, since its been closed for 2 long years for a remodel.
The remodel was underwhelming, though. All we could see that had changed was the central staircase (its glass, making wearing a skirt sans tights a little, uh, risky!) and the area where they keep the Star Spangled Banner. That was cool, though, they have done a much better job of preserving this historic flag in its new spot.
And Abe Lincoln's hat was *not out*!! Not until January, which had Gryphon quite sad. We did see all the usual things- the ruby slippers, Kermit, Seinfeld's puffy shirt. All in the 60s-era decor of the American History Museum, which had changed not a bit after 2 years and millions of dollars. Kinda stumped by that one!
Then we drove around DC in the beautiful late afternoon light, and later went to see Bolt. (Bolt is very sad- I cried, Rowan cried, Gryphon cried. Too much crying, though it has a happy ending.)
4 comments:
Sounds like a wonderful holiday minus the crying!! Love the picture of the Washington Monument, beautiful sky. Glad that you ate your favorite food, anything but Thanksgiving! :-)
I love your idea of Thanksgiving -- crab cakes are my favorite!!!! YUM! (Great, now I'm hungry.)
You are so lucky to be that close to all of that history! What a great way to spend the Holiday. Your girls will remember this tradition for a long time :)
Wow those nutcrackers are amazing. Looks like you all are very lucky to live where you are. You've got awesome stuff to see and do.
Miss y'all,
Erin
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