Day 11 in DC

Today we went over to the Arlington cemetery, were John F. Kennedy was buried and his family. So we took a tour and watched the changing of the guard, and saw a really good view of DC.

Then we went to Ben's chilly bowl and guess what yesterday night the Obama's went to dinner there! Lots of famous people go there for some reason and if you want to know why ask my dad. So there was a huge line that went all the way to the back of the rest rant! So we got to the back of the line, so we waited and when we got to the front of the line we decided to leave. So then we decided to have lunch at the Gallery of Art, so we went to their cafeteria and ate. Then we looked at the Gallery and we saw really cool art and sculptures that were very detailed. Then we looked around the gift shop and then we left for a Monument tour.

First we had to walk over there and then we had to go through security and then we waited for the elevator then rode up. There were windows to see North, East, South, and of course West. It was a really spectacular view up there.

Then we went "Home" and started packing for the trip home the real home.

Day 10 in DC

Today we went to the National Zoo and It was really fun and cool. We saw Giant Panda's and one 5 year old panda. And we went to the gift shop and it had all panda stuff! And we saw basically all the things that we have at the Woodland park Zoo. Then we went to the Lincoln exhibit and we saw his hat that he last wore the night he was asasinated, his gun, molds of his face and hands, and some Mary's things at the American History Museum and then went to go see the Mammals at the Natural History Museum, while Mari-Ann went to the Holocaust Museum. The Holocaust Museum was a memorial for the people who died because of Hitler and the Nazis. Then we got a ride "home."

Day 9 in DC

I didn't really get to sleep in even though it was 9:00 but that is 6:00 AM in Seattle (cause I haven't really gotten used to the time here.) So we rode off to go to the International Spy Museum. We got over to the Spy Museum but we were a bit early so we went to Starbucks. Then when we got all non-thirsty we went to the Spy Museum and got in. We got in an elevator and it told us some things but I couldn't really catch what she was saying. Then when we got to this room we had to watch this video of what to and that was to choose a cover. So we all chose a cover and had to memorize it. And mine was:
NAME: CAROL LUI
AGE: 42
DESTINATION: USA
JOB: ARCHITECT
FROM: AUSTRALIA
TIME STAYING: 12 DAYS

So that was all I remembered but I bet there was more to mine. So then we ran out of time. Then we got to see the museum. And you got to see cool spy gadgets and there was a video of how to open a locked door with these to things which I have no idea what they were. So then we saw all these spy things and then we got to a room and it had two computer touch screens and you touched the cover you chose and you got tested if you are suspicious, and I got to get out of the country but they were going to check if I was suspicious.
Then we went down to the gift shop and I got a motion alarm. Then we went to a place called "Hard Rock Cafe" and I got a hot dog and a chocolate milk shake. So when I got my food and milk shake I didn't like the chocolate milk shake so we traded it in for a vanilla milk shake. So then when I got my vanilla shake it spilled and it spilled all over me! So me and my mom went to the bathroom to clean it of and then our nice waiter gave me an ice cream sundae and it was really good. So then we went to the gift shop there and my sister got a "Hard Rock Cafe hat."
We then went back to the Air and Space museum because the plasma stick thing that Maya got was broken and so we returned it and I got a mini plasma, but it had a stand that it was on and it doesn't use batteries. So then when we got all our stuff then we went to the Smithsonian castle.
There wasn't much to see there, all there was ,was stuft animals (but real stuft animals.) and that's pretty much it. So then we left and we went over to see the sculpture park, and they have the same eraser as in our sculpture park! So we saw some other cool things and one of the coolest things was an ice skating rink in the middle of the park! But the sad thing was that my prents wouldn't let me and Maya go in the the rink! So then we went over to the metro and went "home."

Day 8 in DC

I didn't really get to sleep in but I slept pretty well. So we got up and got dressed and ate some good breakfast. Then we went to the American Indian Museum. We saw lots of really cool things there, it was so big that we didn't even get to see half of it! Well then we went over to their cafeteria, and it was really full. And I got Root Beer of course, a cheese burger, and key lime pie. Then we left and went to the Air and Space Museum, and there were some pretty cool airplanes there. We even saw the Wright brother's planes. And we went and looked at some cool interactive planes. Then we went to the gift shop and Maya got a plasma stick thing and then we left and went to the national garden.

There were some really cool places and things to see there. I took lots of pictures of cacti and flowers and other plants. Then we went to the sculpure garden and saw some creative things. Then we went over to the metro stop and went over to our stop and went "home".

The Inauguration!

The Inauguration was finally here! We woke up really early about 6 AM then had a very good breakfast. Then we got all dressed up like marshmallows and went out the door to the metro. When we got to the metro there were lots and lots of people , especially in line for metro tickets. We got through and waited. And there was this one metro that had to wait about 20 minutes, but it went after a while. Then the next metro came and we had to jam ourselves into the car then we had to wait in the car for the metro to move and it eventually did. Then we had to stop between every stop for about 5 minutes. And then finally after after about 50 minutes we got of and no one was lost. (YAY!) So then when we got outside there were millions of people walking everywhere from every direction!But we managed to get to a good spot. Then we listened to bands and some other music, then after an hour and a half the Inauguration started. First there were about 5 or 6 people who talked and then Joe Biden took the oath. Then someone sang a song and then Barrack Obama took the oath, and while that was happening I was on my dads shoulders to take some pictures and to watch Obama and when the oath was over the person in front of us was so excited that he flung his head back and whacked my head and he didn't even notice. Then we watched Obama's president speech. Then when it was over we went to the world war two memorial. Then we went to the Vietnam memorial, and then walked around. Then we went over to the metro stop and rode "Home" then watched some of the first Inaugural ball. Then went to bed.

And going to the Inauguration and having a black president is very amazing, cause no one thought there would ever be a black president at all and they thought it could never happen but it did, and I got to be a part of a very important thing and I was very grateful that I could be there for it.

Day 6 in DC

It was about 9 when I woke up, and we had well I had a bowl of cereal and then we just hung around. Then my sister had to go to Young Heroes at 10:00 (but not in Seattle, but in DC.) then me and my mom just did nothing except lay around all day. Then Maya and my grandma and dad came back around 1:30. Then we decided to go to Mount Vernon. So we got there and there were about 2 lines to get in and they were all 9th graders. So we started a new line and we luckily got in. Then we walked around the visitor center well I think it was the visitor center, and we got to see a model of Washington's house. Then we went over to his house and then saw a huge enormous line and so we decided not to wait an hour just to see his house. So then we saw the old tomb that George and Martha were buried and then we saw the new tomb where they are buried. Then we walked around and saw his kitchen, stables, and storage houses also other things. Then we were done cause it was getting crowded. So we went to the gift shop. (Can you imagine how much chaos that caused!) So then we all met up and a certain point when we were done getting souvenirs. Then we left and when we left the parking lot there were about 30 tour buses lined up to go to Mount Vernon, so we got out of there in time. Then some boys and girls came over who are our friends nieces and nephews came over and we went over to their house and played Guitar Hero. Then we went back and went to bed.

Day 5 in DC

We woke up at 8:45 and breakfast was already set out for us. And ate a lot. Then we packed up all our stuff and stuffed it in our car then left. We got to our other friends house and settled in. (like it was home.) Then we went to a concert and saw lots of celeberty singers! And it was really fun but then my feet were numb and I couldn't move them so we went "Home". Then we had dinner. Then we went to bed (and this time we didn't have to sleep on the floor!) and we slept pretty well.

Day 4 in DC

I woke up at 10:00 cause we didn't have anything to do like go to museums. So then I had hot chocolate, (In the morning!) and then I had to take a shower because we were going to a concert. So I got fancied up and then we left. (But I dressed in jeans and a sweater.) We went on the Metro and then got off and walked around. There were lots and lots of people selling things and I got a Obama sweatshirt and a Obama beanie. Then we saw the White House. Then we walked around and then went to the Renwick Gallery and saw lots of cool things. Then we went to a restaurant and had dinner then went to the concert.
The concert was really good. Then we got Cd's signed by Leif Ove Ansndes (a famous piano player from Norway.) and Leif knuckled him! And Sarah was like "He knuckled the pianst!" and she said it a lot. Then we went "Home" and then went strait to bed.

Day 3 in DC

We woke about 8 am like yesterday and then had breakfeast and left. We were smarter this time and parked closer to the Metro and not at a Shopping Center. Instead we parked at a parking meter. We went on and of the Metro and went to the Capitol and took a tour of it.

It was really cool but I was really starving when we were having the tour. Then we went to the Library of Congress and took a tour.
Then we went back to the Metro and went back "home" and then went to dinner.

Day 2 in DC

We all got up at 8 am (which is 5 am in Seattle.) and got ready for the day. We had breakfeast of course and walked out the door at about 9:00 and started driving. We got to the parking lot but it was full so we looked around the indoor parking lot and we still didn't find a parking spot. So then we parked at a shopping center parking lot. Then we walked all the way to the Metro. (And when we were walking my legs turning into ice!) But we finally got there and got our Metro tickets and got on the Metro.

We got off next to the Washington Monument. And we saw 10,000 port-a-pottys. It was about 11:25 and we had a tour of the Washington Monument at 11:45. So we decided not to go on the tour of the Monument, instead we went to the Museum of American History. We saw a lot of things like:

The Star Spangled Banner flag. (And it was falling apart, and you couldn't take pictures of the flag but it was really big.)

The Ruby Slippers that they used in the Wizard of Oz. (The actuall ones.)

C3po that they used for Return of the Jedi.

Kermit from the Muppets.

Oscar the Grouch.

Some of Thomas Edison's notebooks.

And lots and lots more things.

Then we went to have lunch. And after that we went to the Museum of Natural History. And we saw lots of things like:

Dinosoaur bones.

The "Cursed" Hope Diamond. (The biggest diamond in the world.) But only the owner gets cursed with bad luck.

Then we saw lots of gems and minerals, which were very cool.

And then we left the museum and walked back to the Metro and hopped on and got off at our stop. Then we had to walk to the shopping center, and when we got there our car wasn't there! So we went into Safeway and they said our car got towed. So we called the people who we were staying with and then they came and picked us up exept for my dad, cause he went to get the car. we got home and my dad came home shortly after us and then we had dinner and went to bed.

Day 1 in DC

It all started when my uncle popped in the door at 6:00 to pick us up, and luckily we were ready to go. After a 30 minute ride we got to the airport. And to our surprise our flight to Chicago was canceled because of snow! So we looked at the next fight to Chicago at 11:55 but that flight was canceled too! We were really bummed out, but then my dad managed to get tickets to DC nonstop at 9:15! (YAY!) So we went through security and got all our bags checked and all that, but when we went through security we seemed suspicious to all the security people so we had to get checked by hand and finally they said we could go. And after all the security we waited for boarding.
Also we found a water fountain to fill up our water bottles and when you push the button for water to come out it made a splashing noise. (for some odd reason.)
Finally it was time to board and we found our seats successfully, and waited 30 long minutes. At last we took off. After about 2 hours there were food and drinks and of course I got Root beer. (And it was free!) Then all I could do was look out the window.
After 20 minutes of looking out the window the woman on the intercom said "Please fasten your seat belts."
So then I knew that we were landing and so I was getting really excited. We started to go down towards DC and it was very cool because you could see the Monument, the Capitol, the White House and lots more!
We landed safely and got our luggage and then got on a shuttle and rode to the Enterprise and then rented a car (that looks like a Hearse.) Then we drove to our friends house (were we are staying for a coulple of days.) They were really nice and they even got us a pack of m and m's!

Today was really boring and fun!