When we arrived back in DC, after the sunset crossing of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, we stayed at Karen's house in Arlington. The next morning, My mother and I took Grandmother to get her cataract removed, leaving Lon in the capable hands of his father!
They both survived very well. After the successful surgery, Mom went back to work and we took Grandmother home to rest in her own bed.
Thursday, I took Grandmother to the doctor for her post op check up, again, leaving Mark and Lon to survive on their own. Again, they proved up to the task.
On Firday, Mark and I got a private tour of the capital. Given by Lon's Grandmother!
Lon in the Capital Building
The tiles that are in the background were made by Minton. The English company. I love those tiles! Lon is eating his pass. When you get a tour you have to wear a badge. Lon ate most of his.
Lon and his pre-eaten pass
Lon is being pushed around the capital by his Grandmother.
The capital is being restored. The work looks painstaking. But it is so beautiful when it is done.
Lon is statuary hall, in front of one of Washington State's Statue. Even though you can only see the top of Lon's little head, he is there!
Lon in an undisclosed location inside the capital
After our great tour, we got to have lunch in the members dining room. VERY cool.
Lon was having a really good time. He had part of a freedom fry! Yep, on the menu there they are still called Freedom Fries. We had a marvelous lunch, expert service and lovely company. After lunch, Mark, Lon and I walked down to the United State's Botanic Garden. It was cold outside, so the inside of a large green house sounded like a really good idea.
The view of Mom's (grandmother's) office
Outside the Botanic Garden. Yes, it is really cold outside!
Inside the Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden was Lon's first Smithsonian. I think Mark liked the gardens too, they were pretty, they were warm and there was no gift shop! There are lots of fun things for kids, so when Lon gets older we will take him back. They have things to sniff, things to touch, it is all in the west section of the building. They have a Children's garden, but it was closed for the season. After our tour of the gardens, Mark and I headed back to my sister's house. The next day Mark had to return to Seattle. Karen's house is so close to Reagan Airport even I could figure out how to get there. I can now even give directions on how to get there! It was hard to see Mark leave. I know we were going to miss him. And we did, even though the next week was busy for us! More on that in the next post!
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