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I started the year off right with a seven five-miler (aimed for 7 but legs were still sore from previous day's BodyPump). It was still a picturesque run. AND 50 degrees out!
Squeezed in a stair workout (front of Lincoln Monument)
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My beautiful niece, Morgan.
"Uncle" Seth bought her a "big-girl" keyboard
My beautiful mama and goofball brother & sister-in-law
Oh, and one more thing. We (roomies and I) are obsessed with our fleece robes. We wear them all.the.time. So what better gift than a robe for the whole family?
Next year's holiday card?
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After gifts we headed to dinner at Old Ebbit Grill, a restaurant founded in 1856, located just steps from the White House, that serves local fresh American cuisine. If you're in the area, you have to try this gem out.
I started with a house salad, no cheese, with basil vinaigrette dressing on the side.
I take that back. I started with a glass of Prosecco.
Then dabbled in some appetizers to share.
Rawww. Slurp.
For dinner, I went with the turkey burger.
No cheese. Side of fruit instead of fries.
And happily shared a few bites of this chocolate-raspberry-mountain.
Love.
Claw? hahaha.
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After dinner it was time for some sight-seeing!
Capitol (from 15th and Pennsylvania)
White House (North side)
(South side)
It was a great night to end a perfect weekend with the fam. I'm going to miss them so much!
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How did you spend your New Years Eve/Weekend?
What a fun family weekend - glad they were able to get down to visit you! The weather was a little bananas in VT when we left my fam on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteYou look so much like your mom! Glad you were able to spend the holiday with your fam :)
ReplyDeleteWow - I've never seen a Christmas tree like that - the way the lights are draped - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe food looks great! So do the sights :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'll have to plan something a little more eventful for NYE next year. This year, I spent the evening with my man and my 7 year-old nephew. We had a great time, but watched the ball drop on youtube (2005), and went to bed at 9:30!
So jealous of your ability to run...midwest is covered in ice and snow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun family. Love the robe idea!
We had a quiet Christmas. Christmas Eve was here at home letting the kids get Santa's treats ready. Went to the ILs for Christmas Day dinner and presents. Then my Mom's on Sunday. She has Alzheimer's and the kids kind of get on her nerves. So we didn't stay too long.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics of the White House and the White House Christmas tree. Absolutely beautiful!
Awww those pics of DC are SO PRETTY!! I'm excited to come in March for the half :) If I come a few days early would you want to get dinner somewhere and explore with me?
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwww - loved your family's pics!
ReplyDeleteThey're all so cute :)
And food looks as amazing as always ;)
Happy 2011, girl!
xoxo
Beautiful pictures!!! And you and your family are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a wonderful weekend! AND an awesome run--fab!
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