We were lucky enough to have De and her fiance, Alec, stay with us this weekend and help celebrate her birthday on Saturday. It's been quite some time since the two of them have been to DC and done the touring thing so we spent a gorgeous Saturday afternoon checking out the monuments and sights. Of course, no day of touring would be complete without afternoon drinks on the roof of the W Hotel overlooking the White House and National Mall.
Impromptu dance party on the steps of the Lincoln Monument
Birthday girl enjoying a birthday beer with her man
Us and the Washington Monument
After an impromptu dance party with Santa, Buddy the Elf and some of their friends at the Lincoln Monument, we met up with Ray & De's cousin and his wife for an early dinner at PJ Clarke's before catching Elf the Musical at the Kennedy Center. The hubs has been to PJ Clarke's before and recommended it for the evening and it did not disappoint. We were all very happy with our meals. The table shared some parmesan tater tots and braised beef spring rolls to start and for my entree I went with the Classic Cobb Salad -- what can I say, the baby still wants lots and lots of vegetables (and bacon).
While it didn't quite compare to the movie, Elf at the Kennedy Center was great and we all enjoyed the show!
Illegal photo inside theater
On Sunday, the four of us headed out to Haymarket to reunite with Evan and Lauren after saying goodnight to them less than twelve hours earlier for some gift exchanging and to get in some QT with the adorable Benjamin! I think it's safe to say Christmas is so much more fun when there are little ones and it was great to watch Ben with his new toys.
Gift-time for Ben
Auntie De helping Ben with his new toy
More new toys
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