The National Air and Space Museum

Jason's conference was finished up around noon, so we went to the National Air and Space Museum today. I think this was Jason's favorite out of the museums, and I bet my dad would love it. It was pretty cool. There is a large hands-on science exhibit that was awesome for the kids.

 The grounds outside the hotel were so pretty! I thought we should take advantage of the backdrop and get some pictures of the kids.

 The lush green foliage was a nice change from the brown, drought afflicted Indiana landscape.

 Inside the National Air and Space Museum

 A space suit... and Sophie and Chloe

 Charlotte was playing with one of the experiments in the exhibit.

 

 Let's hope when she drives a car she does a better job of keeping her eyes forward! All the girls took a turn flying the plane.

 One of the airplanes on display...

 Another plane...

 And yet another plane. :-)

 I thought the solar system was great. It was neat to be able to see the relative size of all the planets and the sun (Jupiter is the large yellow ball on top. The sun in the yellow sliver to the left).

 Outside the museum at the end of the day

 We decided to walk down to the Smithsonian Castle before going back to the hotel. I hate this picture of me, but there aren't many of the two of us.

 The girls in front of the Castle

 Jason wanted a shot of Chloe "touching" the top of the Washington Monument.

 Sophie wanted to do it too.

 Heading back after another great day!