U.S. Botanic Gardens

As we sat around on New Years Day, full from brunch and with nothing planned until dinner {is it just me, or do holidays always revolve around food...}, we decided we wanted to get out and about for a bit but didn't know where to go. Then I remembered that the U.S. Botanic Gardens had a special winter exhibit -- we had tried to go see it before Christmas when we went to see the Capitol tree, but it didn't work out since the Gardens closed at 5pm. New Years Day happened to be the last day it was open so it worked out perfectly. The big attractions are (1) a train exhibit and (2) national landmarks made out of plant materials. We're talking pine cones and acorn tops and twigs coming together to form replicas of the national monuments, White House and Capitol. The building was pretty crowded so we were glad we decided against the stroller (Geoff carried Zoe in the Bjorn) but we also probably picked a busy day to go. It was neat exhibit and something I think Zoe will really enjoy in a few years. These pictures won't do it justice as you miss all the tiny details, but just to give you an idea, here are some of my favorites:

U.S. Supreme Court

Capitol

 

Mr. Lincoln

The White House