Happy Independence Day!


Luella was sad that her movie ended and thought we wouldn't start another on our way down to DC.


We got a room at the Hotel Helix in downtown DC for the night. As we saw the decor, we asked what we got ourselves into!


The decor was very art deco and modern. We thought it'd be totally un-family friendly, but we were wrong! They brought up a pack-n-play for Luella and gave her free milk this morning!












Here's the view from the front door.


They had robes for us to use while there. Kyla didn't think leopard print was very slimming for her 33 1/2 week pregnant belly!


The lime green dresser for the room.






























The bathroom was tiny, but nicely decorated.


Ultra-modern sink and vanity.


We met Uncle Phil and Aunt Becky for lunch and took a walk around the White House before the fireworks party. This was the closest we could get to the South Lawn of the White House. It started raining minutes before this picture was taken and went on for about an hour.














The closest we could get to the North side of the White House. We caught this one between rain showers.




Here was our view from the penthouse of the Bank of America building! It was a great party with good food, and protection from the elements!



Luella checking out the view and pointing out all the airplanes and helicopters taking off from Reagan.























A still shot of the fireworks we saw!


Happy 5th of July! Tim and Luella lounging in our hotel pad.

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Jeni said…
Love the leopard print robes. It was great because I had just been watching "That 70´s show" and thought it was a continuation.
7/8/08, 8:11 AM
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