Anne and David, Part II

Anne and David returned for a couple of days last Tuesday through Sunday. We had more great fun together (even though I had to work the whole time -- boo!) Some more highlights:

--On Wednesday, it was such a beautiful day that when Anne and I went into the District together, we couldn't bear to go inside in a museum, even though we had plans to explore the Smithsonian Castle and the nearby galleries. Instead, we sat outside on a bench near the lovely gardens on the castle grounds. Anne did some work; I munched on a peanut butter and chocolate bar from Trader Joe's that she kindly offered me and read the paper. At 3 p.m. I reluctantly left, but not before snapping a photo with my camera and labeling it: "72 degrees and sunny. I've died and gone to heaven." Because it was true. I loudly expressed regret that I had to go to work -- only to find, after I got in, that I was scheduled for a late shift and thus could have spent AN HOUR LONGER OUTSIDE. Epic fail on my part.

--On Thursday, Anne, David and I went into the District together and found ourselves at the same place, with similarly nice weather. After getting a wonderful lunch at the food carts near Federal Triangle, we decided to stay outside and wander through the sculpture garden at the Hirshhorn Museum. I hadn't been there, and it was so lovely to wander through on an unusually lovely fall day. What a treat! Anne and I took lots of photos until it was time for me, reluctantly again, to go to work -- although this time, I knew I didn't have to be in until 4:30. Altogether a great way to spend time with family.