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β‘οΈ Our trip to Washington DC was prompted, aka REQUIRED, because one of my college sons is studying abroad next semester and needed to go to an embassy in one of 5 cities...NY, Boston, Chicago, LA or DC. We had to make a decision on which city to visit without fully knowing the date. Huh? |
Yes, we were told to choose a city to travel to during December near the holidays without knowing the date. But one location, DC had the date of Dec 15. And since I used to live in the suburbs of DC and spent a lot of my teenage hours exploring it on the metro (see photo...btw hasn't changed at all including the ticketing since then!) I figured DC would be the easiest to get in/out. Well, best laid plans... Our appointment was at 3 pm. Our plane was scheduled to leave at 7:20 am for a less-than-3-hour-flight. Easy, right? Nope. Plane taxied out to take off and then returned due to technical issues that over the next hour could not be resolved. They took us all off the plane to "look for another plane". <--I have lived long enough to not have a ton of hope for that plan. NO OTHER PLANES ON ANY AIRLINE from Dallas to DC's TWO airports would get us there on time. They found us a plane that took off 3 hours later than our scheduled time. We arrived and got to the embassy appointment with 8 minutes to spare. We felt like we had just won the Amazing Race. You Will Love TheseOur embassy appointment took less than 10 minutes once we were actually there. We went to our hotel, ate a quick meal (it had been since a very early breakfast that we had eaten) and then both crashed mid-afternoon...our naps turned into night and we didn't get up until morning! It was funny because in the middle of the rush to get to our appointment, it hadn't occurred to us that we were tired. But as soon as we had achieved our goals, the stress hit us! P.S. If your kids love NERF darts, this is a holiday gift idea that will keep giving all year long! {Giggle} 2800 Lakeside Parkway, Unit 201, Flower Mound, TX 75022 |
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Transform a paper plate into a simple boat craft for kids. Create an easy mosaic art rainbow craft with a paper plate and construction paper!You'll never by the box version again--it is SO easy to make...Make unforgettable family memories!Enjoy fun in the sun! Fun Foot Painting Activity for Kids We all have finger painted and painted with paintbrushes, but this is a fun variation! Itβs not only a fun art project, but doubles as a sensory activity as well. You can do this foot painting at home...
Grab this super cute printable Veterinarian play set! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Wondering what to do with two-year-olds? Printable Masquerade Mask for Kids & Adults <--FREE PRINTABLE! Learn all about birds with a facts coloring page for kids! <--FREE PRINTABLE! Hands down the most comforting soup--and the simplest way to prepare it... How To Make Craft Stick Fireworks Art This firework craft is great for kids of all ages whether they are younger children or older children. You only need a few craft...
Make a DIY activity book! Kids will love this DIY pocket puzzle game! How cool is this foam stamp roller craft?! Learning the difference between short vowel sounds and long vowel sounds is crucial for children. Practice with a fun worksheet!<--FREE PRINTABLE! Unwind with some groovy coloring pages! <--FREE PRINTABLE! How To Paint Fireworks Using Pine Needles Fireworks art with pine needles is a fun activity for toddlers through elementary age. It will keep the kids entertained while they wait...