Yesterday, I shared part of the excitement that I had with my family on my birthday. After hanging out at the National Building Museum and then our food truck adventures, we had to drop hubby back off at work and decided to go to the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. It had been closed for renovations and re-opened last year.
As homeschoolers, I love trips like this because often they can serve to bring home a learned message in another format that creates an aha moment for the kids. The First Ladies’ exhibit is beautiful with all of the inaugural gowns and jewelry. Even though many like to create a stir about Michelle Obama’s one shouldered outfits, Nancy Reagan wore a one shoulder inaugural dress as well. Nancy was a hot mama!!! Surprisingly, Grace Coolidge was another hot mama. I think the roaring 20′s inspired her but she had quite a few swanky outfits in the museum that I had to admire for their beauty.
While exploring the president’s, there is a podium for the kids to share their platform. One of mine would need a stool to be president. 
Another one of my highlights was seeing Julia Child’s kitchen. If you have been reading my blog or know me, you know that I love food! Also, I have always liked Julia Child. When I was a young girl, I would watch her on public television because I liked to hear her talk and she always made cooking look fun. Seeing her kitchen up close was amazing! I just wanted to remove that protective glass out of the way and sit at the table, smell the chopping board or something. The Princess has developed a liking for Julia as well and is always saying Bon Appetit – she almost sounds just like Julia. 
Her copies of The Joy of Cooking were well worn and you know my love of that book. She had lots of other books as well as a victory garden cookbook. The exhibit also has videos of her old PBS shows airing and other memorable items. A must see if you find yourself in DC.
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