Nicole's Bridal Shower

Last weekend, I had the privilege of going down to CA for my best friend's bridal shower (and, I got to help throw it :).  Michelle (her future sister in law) did an amazing job on all the decorations, and Pam (the house it was at) had a lovely home to host the party (and helped with so many things for the shower).   It really was such a nice shower!

I can't wait until May when the couple will tie the knot!

I was able to go out to lunch with my grandparents and Aunt Robyn, and it just so happened to be a few days before Robyn's birthday!

Finally Pieology Pizzeria at the Spectrum, and it was delicious (and, CHEAP!)

The setup for the shower!

Friends from school, basketball, and GAP

All the decor!

 Dinner & games the night of the shower

The last of our trip

On our last day in DC, we went to church, stopped by Arlington cemetery, went to Ford's Theater, and the Museum of Natural History

Arlington

The Changing of the Guard

Robert E. Lee's house  

Ford's Theater

The Museum of Natural History

 On our way to the airport, we dropped Jace off at his "Savior of the World" practice, which just happened to be at the DC temple.

More DC

Saturday in DC. . .

 The Air & Space Smithsonian 

The Botanical Gardens (round two)

Walking by the Capitol

The Museum of Native Americans 

Allie and I were pooped by this point

The Old Post Office...this building isn't used for anything anymore, but we were able to take the elevator up to the top, and see the view.

The house where Lincoln was taken after being shot.  We also took a picture in front of Ford's Theater, but didn't get to go inside until the following day.  

The bed where Lincoln died 

The left building (with Lincoln's face) is the Lincoln museum, and the red building is the house where he was taken the night of the shooting. 

Waiting for Jace to meet up with us

We wanted to try to do the circle thing where you all sit on each other, and we were definitely successful!

The Lincoln Memorial

Having fun with making shadows on the wall