Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

Pierce wanted to go to the Air and Space museum more than anywhere else when we were in DC. 
 

The boys were impressed with all the planes and space exhibits.  They loved getting to go inside a few planes.

The Air and Space Museum was just as crowded as the Museum of Natural History had been.  I confess all those people were overwhelming for me. 

But it didn't bother the boys.  They waited their turn patiently for a chance at some of the hands on activities.

The rockets and such seemed huge to me, so I can't imagine how magical they must've seemed for little boys.

Pierce was excited to have a chance to blow some vacation money at the gift shop.  My parents were kind enough to give each of the boys some spending money for our trip.
Cort and Reid each bought a metal airplane.  Pierce bought a little robotic toy that winds up and then squiggles across the floor shooting sparks along the way.  He adores this little robot - he showed it to every stranger we met after that!  As for me - I was a little disappointed that none of them wanted to buy some space ice cream - I love that stuff! 

27 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 31, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    What no space ice cream?:) What a great way to spend the summer they will not forget this. B

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  2. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Thr Air and Space Museum is always the only museum my husband cares to see when in DC. I really like it too. Oh, and as for the gift shops..... the only thing I have ever brought home is an astronaut ink pen and if I ever lose it, just kill me... because I love it that much.

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  3. Sunnybrook FarmJuly 31, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    That was one of my favorite places when we went to DC years ago, I know the boys were happy to see all the airplanes and space stuff close up.

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  4. Eat To LiveJuly 31, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    That had to be a very enjoyable day for the boys!!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I love the space ice cream too. It looks like you had a great visit to the museum.

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  6. I Am WoodyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Awesome!! One of the many places I would love to visit!!

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  7. mail4roseyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Space Ice Cream! :)

    I'm glad you had a nice visit. I'd like i there too, I do believe.

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  8. MichelleJuly 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Sounds like a great day for the boys!

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  9. TexWisGirlJuly 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    how cool for them.

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  10. Sue FrelickJuly 31, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    You had such a great, interesting holiday. The museums look wonderful! I don't know what space ice-cream is, but it sounds sweet and I probably would have voted for buying it. :-)

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  11. Tina Fariss BarbourJuly 31, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I bet it was a magical experience for the boys. They are learning so much and appear to be drinking it all it. I would love to see that Amelia Earhart display--I've been fascinated by her since I was a little girl.

    What is space ice cream?

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  12. JillJuly 31, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Love seeing the wonder in their eyes.

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  13. SallyJuly 31, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful!

    So very glad you all had a great time. :)

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  14. Anne PayneJuly 31, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    We want to take our boys to DC someday. It's been so long since we've been. So much history and cool stuff to see. I want to go when it is off season. do. not. like. crowds.

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  15. Ginny HartzlerJuly 31, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I know I would love that little robot as well!!! This is one place we have never been, and our friends tell us it is spectacular! So I can only imagine how excited the boys were! Your pictures really have a big WOW factor today! NOW, what exactly IS space ice-cream and why did the boys not want any??

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  16. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 31, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Years ago, when I was last in DC, I went to the Air & Space Museum along with that of Natural History...those have always been my favorites! I wonder which one will be the astronaut!...:)JP

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  17. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I'm happy the boys enjoyed their visit so much. Glad they got to pick something special from the gift shop, too.

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  18. theconstantwalkerJuly 31, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    It looks like a fantastic place to visit... many thanks for sharing.

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  19. Our Neck of the WoodsJuly 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    How fun! This looks like it would be heaven for little boys :)

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  20. SandraJuly 31, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I have never been to DC! It looks like a great time.

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  21. LisaSJuly 31, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    -My favorite museum in D.C. I have to admit! Glad the boys enjoyed it ;)

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  22. Tweedles -- that's meJuly 31, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I think it was a fun day to learn stuff!
    love
    tweedles

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  23. Liz MaysJuly 31, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    You could have bought your own space ice cream since they didn't want any. No sharing! :)

    So glad the boys enjoyed it as much as they did.

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  24. Grandma BonnieJuly 31, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Those are going to make some wonderful memories for the boys. I sure would love to visit the Air and Space museum. Happy Wednesday!

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  25. NancyAugust 1, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Boy heaven. :)

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  26. LindaAugust 1, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Great fun for kids and educational too. Have you seen the newer museum out near Dulles?

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  27. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooAugust 2, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I've never been there. I bet the boys really enjoyed it!

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