More Christmas Fun!

So much more Christmas fun this weekend!!

It started with brunch at the Jefferson Hotel- so beautiful and so delicious!

Followed by the US Botanical Gardens train exhibit!  (it's been a train Christmas!) . We even walked on the frozen over Capitol pond!

Then after a lovely coffee break at Velo Coffee on the Wharf, we headed to the Miracle on 7th Street for some festive beverages and ambiance.

We finished off with dinner at Momofuku at DC CityCenter.

Whew!  Too.  Much.  Fun. :)

Christmas Weekend!

Christmas weekend was full of a mishmash of fun and festive activities!

First stop- Tabbard Inn in DC for brunch!

Then over to the US Botanical Gardens! And the Capitol Christmas Tree! Then to the comforts of my parents home in Pennsylvania!  All decorated beautifully! Christmas morning crepes!  A Filer Family tradition! Opening gifts! 

I got a fun "onesie" in memory of our dear dalmatian Sophie! Grammy loves her Clarkie book! Happy Grandparents! We headed to my Uncle Ken and Aunt Donna's for a family gathering.  Dad hosted some fun games to keep things interesting and keep us all laughing! The "12 Days of Christmas" where we were lined up and had to sing the song and act out each Day of Christmas! Miranda stole the show! Mom Mom had 5 Golden Rings! Mom Mom's Christmas cookies! And finally- singing Happy Birthday to Jesus!

Embracing my Inner Tourist

I'm not going to lie- I love being a tourist in my own city.   So when one of my favorite friends from growing up comes to visit with her family- it's game time!  

I don't pretend to know it all (please don't ask me about that random statue- I promise I don't know) but I can provide the resources!  This time we tried the DC Duck tours!  Every bit of fun as you can imagine.  I HIGHLY recommend.  (especially with kids!)

We also went to the Jefferson Memorial, the National Zoo and the US Botanical Gardens.  All big hits!  (for me too!)  It was fun sharing my city with such great company!