Yes, it's finally happening...

No, not me going in labor. Ha. But rather Brad and I are finally going to get away for a few days. Last February we attempted to go to Niagara Falls but Chase got really sick and I wasn't about to leave him, no matter how good Nonnie's are. And then this past December we were supposed to go to NYC for a couple of days, and well that was during the time when Sierra was sick and failing. So to say the least, we have not had our date time yet. I guess with baby #2 coming in just 8 weeks, I've been itching for some mommy and daddy time before there is no more "me" time or "us" time.

On a whim last week I decided we should go to Washington D.C., someplace Brad has always wanted to go and I haven't been in 15 years. And this time there is no backing out. I took a chance and did priceline.com and named my price. Pretty interesting and kind of scary. I did some research for two whole days trying to find the best deal, best reviews etc. and then on a whim did priceline.com. Crazy, huh? All my research and thoughts were out the window. We are staying in a 4-star hotel in Arlington, VA for only $80 a night. Not bad I thought, but I wished I went less, but I'll take it. When it was accepted, I immediately was like, oh boy, what did I just do? I guess it was the absolute of our trip and there was no changing our hotel. It's this upscale, modern hotel, Hotel Palomar. No continental breakfast, but they have a very nice restaurant, which I am sure we won't be eating at because it's outrageous.

Right now I am planning our itinerary for our trip. We have many stops that are mandatory and a few we would like to see. But with only two full days and two half days we are limited with time. So far we are going to the Holocaust Museum, The National Archives, Bureau of Engraving, Air and Space Museum, Museum of American History, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Washington Monument and on the last day, the Arlington Cemetery. That's it for now but I am not done planning.

I am very excited but kind of nervous too. We've never left little man and I know he'll be fine but I'm still nervous and already missing him.

I hope it's as nice as these pictures.