DC Day 1

Before my engagement in the afternoon, we took the Metro out to Catholic Univ. of America to see the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which I had never been to before. It was fun teaching the girls about the Metro and how to get around. We made it for morning Mass, then spent an hour or so walking around, praying the rosary, checking out the many chapels and statues. We hit the gift shop on our way out. Needless to say, this won't be my last time visiting! What a beautiful house of God.

We took the Metro and Uber to the work thing, which was in Maryland. The girls had a great time hanging out with my colleague's husband; he let them eat all the pastries and drink all the soda they wanted. It was good to catch up with the Cincinnati team and hang out with Jason. He came with us to the Spy Museum, in its new building. The girls slept the entire Uber ride there. They loved the Museum and how interactive it was. They embraced the "spy mission" concept. I thought several of the exhibits were very well done, especially the one on the Bin Laden raid. Unfortunately, it closed before we were able to see everything.