Bits and Pieces of Washington, DC - iPhone Edition {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}

Bits and Pieces of Washington, DC – iPhone Edition {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}

Before I get this Wordless Wednesday party started, I’d like to thank those of you who’ve offered prayers, virtual hugs and well wishes on Facebook, Twitter and here at Live and Love Out Loud. I’d love it if you could continue to keep me in your thoughts as I’m meeting with my doctor on Wednesday about the breast lump I recently discovered. I’m beyond nervous! I’ll be sure to keep you all posted as I learn more.

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I spent four days in Washington, DC recently and wow, what an awesome city! I’ll be sharing my photos with you later on in the week. For now, these less-than-stellar iPhone shots will have to suffice. (I hope you don’t mind.) Here are a few bits and pieces of my time in DC…

I took in a beautiful sunrise during my early morning flight to DC.

And felt the holiday cheer immediately upon arrival at Reagan National Airport.

The steamed crab at Mike’s Crab House was out of this world delicious!

My visit to Arlington National Cemetery was a humbling experience.

The cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcakes (aka DC Cupcakes) were sweet.

And so was meeting Lolli of Better in Bulk.

She’s just as sweet in person as she appears to be online. I can’t wait to hang out with her again!

My apologies to Rohan of 365 Things to Do in Washington DC. I forgot to take a photo with him during our brief meet up. Oh well, there’s always next time!

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Thank you so much for stopping by and linking up here at Live and Love Out Loud. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I’m linking up with Liz‘s iPhone Photo Phun this week and would like to invite you to do the same if you’re sharing photos from your smart phone this week.

As always, if you’re looking for even more folks to link up with, I’d love for you to visit a few of my friends…

Verena (87 comments) twitter: @vbeautifulworld

Kristi, the first shot is really breath taking! Beautiful pictures! I´m glad you had a wonderful time. I´m a bit shocked though. I just read about your doctors appointment. I really hope you are okay! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
xoxo
Verena
Verena´s last blog post – Wordful/Wordless Wednesday: The last Quince tree

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks, Verena! I really appreciate it.

The Drama Mama (145 comments) twitter: @writesidemama

I hope to see you next time you come to town. it looks like you made the most of your trip!
The Drama Mama´s last blog post – Jellybean Presents: Treasure Chest Adventure Pt. 2

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Definitely! I’ll be sure to let you know next time I’m in town.

Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails (68 comments)

I love the skyline. how fun to get to meet another blogger & enjoy all those yummies too I am keeping you in my prayers, sweetie!
Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails´s last blog post – bursting pink stars!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

It was so much fun, Faythe! And thank you for the prayers. I appreciate it!

Robyn (16 comments)

Friends, food and fun … unbeatable! Glad you had a nice trip to DC and keeping you in prayer as you visit the Doc.
Robyn´s last blog post – Rosy Cheeked Elves and Sugar Cookies

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Totally hard to beat! Thanks for keeping me in your prayers, Robyn. I really appreciate it.

Kerry Rossow (20 comments) twitter: @HouseTalkN

It looks like a fantastic trip!
I’ll be sending prayers your way!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Kerry Rossow´s last blog post – A Beautiful Stocking Stuffer…Wordless Wednesday!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Aw, thanks Kerry! I appreciate it.

Dominique@Dominique's Desk (55 comments) twitter: @dominiquegoh

Love the pictures you took in DC..especially the one of the crabs.

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

I love the shot of the steamed crabs too! Thank goodness that iPhone photo came out okay because I forgot to take one with my DSLR. I was too busy digging in to eat it! lol

EdT. (11 comments) twitter: @etee

I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

Happy WW, and love the pics from the DC area!

~EdT.
EdT.´s last blog post – AWW: If a tree falls in the park…

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you!

Vivien (36 comments) twitter: @VivInterrupted

You are in my thoughts! Please let us know what the doctor says.

Awesome pictures, as always! My husband used to be a guard of the tomb- such an honor!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Your husband was a guard of the tomb? That’s so cool! Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts. I certainly will keep everyone posted.

Dagmar ~ Dagmar's momsense (146 comments) twitter: @DagmarBleasdale

Oh, you met Lolli? I’m so envious! We are fellow community leaders through BlogFrog.
I want that reindeer cupcake!
I’ve been thinking of you and will continue to. It’s going to be nothing. If it is, I’m so glad you found it now. Sending you the biggest hug.

Love,
Dagmar
Dagmar ~ Dagmar’s momsense´s last blog post – Not Me! Monday — He’s Not My Son

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Yes! She was just as sweet as those delicious cupcakes we chowed down on. lol Thanks for thinking of me, Dagmar. I’m hoping that it’ll turn out to be no big deal. I’ll certainly keep you posted!

Dawn (37 comments)

What a fun trip! Awesome photos! Love the picture of the two of you! It’s so sweet! Thanks for hosting Kristi! =)
Dawn´s last blog post – Wordless(ish) Wednesday – Dec 14th

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks, Dawn! I can’t wait to share the photos I took with my DSLR later on this week. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you’re doing well.

secret mom thoughts (92 comments)

Great photos. Those cupcakes look awesome. You will continue to be in my prayers.
secret mom thoughts´s last blog post – Sleeping Pilgrim

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Those Georgetown Cupcakes were beyond awesome! I’ve been dreaming about them. lol Thanks for keeping me in your prayers.

alissa apel (38 comments)

Good luck at the doctors! My thoughts are with you! I love your shots, every week!
alissa apel´s last blog post – WW Generations {Linky}

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Aw, thanks Alissa! I really appreciate it.

Sarah (116 comments) twitter: @naptimemomtog

These are so awesome. Glad you had fun. I will be praying for you tomorrow.
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks, Sarah! I appreciate it!

Tammi @ My Organized Chaos (27 comments) twitter: @MyChaos

Friends, food – good time!!
Perfect set of photos!

Tammi
My Organized Chaos
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks Tammi! Friends and food are definitely a recipe for a good time!

Lolli @ Better in Bulk (71 comments) twitter: @1momof5

It was so, so wonderful to meet you!! I haven’t done anything to the pictures I took at Georgetown Cupcake….so I’m saving those pics for Fridays’ post. Mind if I grab the pic of the two of us? I love it!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk´s last blog post – The Swim Meet – Wordless Wednesday

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

I haven’t weeded through or edited our Georgetown Cupcake photos either. lol I’m going to work on it soon though! And yes, by all means go ahead and grab the pic of the two of us. In fact, I’ll email one without the watermark.

Amy (93 comments) twitter: @babybabylemon

Those cupcakes look delicious!
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Oh my goodness, Amy…they were so stinkin’ yummy!

veronica lee (47 comments)

Sounds like a fantastic trip! Love the pics.

Happy Wednesday!
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

It was a great trip! I had such a wonderful time. Thanks for stopping by Veronica!

Lolo (41 comments) twitter: @MyBaybah

That crab looks mouth watering!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

It was mouth watering and belly filling! lol I love Maryland Blue Crab!

kewkew (25 comments) twitter: @kewkew34

Lovely shots. That first one is just breath taking.
This was the first I heard your news. I will definitely be praying.
kewkew´s last blog post – Wordless Wednesday: December 14, 2011 (w/linky) "Dr." Tabitha

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you for keeping my in your prayers!

Paula Kiger (172 comments) twitter: @biggreenpen

if DC Cupcakes is anything like Magnolia Bakery in NYC then …. YUM!!!!!!!!! Don’t apologize for your iPhone pictures – I’m not sure I would have known if you hadn’t said anything – they really gave me a flavor of your experiences in that wonderful city!!
Paula Kiger´s last blog post – Wordless Wednesday (Secret Santa Edition)

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

I’ve never had Magnolia Bakery cupcakes, but boy were these cupcakes delicious!

Annie, mama dweeb (56 comments) twitter: @MamaDweeb

Praying for you Kristi!

These are wonderful pictures. So pretty! And Lolli is a close friend of mine, I can’t wait to see her again. I bet seeing her was one of your highlights of DC!
Annie, mama dweeb´s last blog post – WW ~ Happy 1st Birthday Lucy!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks, Annie! Yes, seeing Lolli was definitely one of the biggest highlights of my trip. She’s a sweetie! And thanks for keeping me in your prayers. I certainly appreciate it.

Kimberly (45 comments) twitter: @KimberlyVensel

Beautiful sunrises, yummy cupcakes and crabs, and meeting up with bloggy friends … sounds like a wonderful trip! Continuing to pray for you!
Kimberly´s last blog post – Wild & Wonderful Wednesday #7

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

It was definitely a wonderful trip! Thanks for the prayers, Kimberly! I really appreciate it.

alicia (59 comments)

Thinking of you during this scary time…

Your pics are so fun. Looks like a great getaway. I’m kinda jealous. lol.
alicia´s last blog post – WW: Moving Confessions

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

We’ll definitely have to plan a getaway someday; you, me and Rebecca! Thanks for thinking of me. I’ll keep you posted!

Tricia (35 comments) twitter: @NolaTricia

I am always amazed how great iphone pics can come out! I will never forget my first trip to Arlington. It was such an emotional one. Glad you had a great time. Can’t wait to see more pics!
Tricia´s last blog post – Wordless Wednesday 12/14/11 with Linky

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Funny you said that because Arlington was by far my favorite place to visit while there in DC, besides the crab place. lol In all seriousness, it was very humbling and just such a great experience! Thanks so much for stopping by, Tricia!

Amanda (16 comments) twitter: @lilahbility

Please keep us posted on the appointment. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
Amanda´s last blog post – Wordless Wednesday: Together

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much, Amanda. I most certainly will!

Stacy Uncorked (75 comments) twitter: @RandomCoolChick

DC is definitely a fun place to visit – and you have stunning photo evidence of that.
Stacy Uncorked´s last blog post – It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks Stacy! I can’t wait to share the photos I took with my DSLR later on in the week.

Good Girl Gone Green (45 comments) twitter: @GGirlGGreen

I was in Washington for the first time in April and we went to DC cupcakes, too. Yummy. They actually had one chocolate vegan cupcake and it was delicious! Great shots!

Thinking of you! Big hugs!
Good Girl Gone Green´s last blog post – Wordless shadow Wednesday

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

That sounds interesting! I would’ve loved to have tried a chocolate vegan cupcake. Thanks for thinking of me and sending hugs as well. I could use all the hugs I can get!

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Katie @Pinke Post (40 comments) twitter: @katpinke

Oh Kristi! I love the iPhone captures and fun you are having in DC. Know that you are in my prayers. I had a large lump removed from my breast when I was 22 years old. Nothing ever since. And I’m 32 years old with 3 kids and a husband that need me. I understand your fear. I hope you can have reassurance there is a big plan, God is protecting you and guiding.
Katie @Pinke Post´s last blog post – WW linky: Simple Snow Fence Building

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much for your sweet words, Katie! I’m hoping that this lump is no big deal again.

Jodi Hall (37 comments)

Loving those cupcakes
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

They were so yummy!

Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation (65 comments) twitter: @mommyneedsvaca

Awesome pictures!! I really want one of those cupcakes!!!
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation´s last blog post – Holiday Card Sneak Peek

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

I bet they’d go great with wine!

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Becca - Our Crazy Boys (29 comments) twitter: @beccascrazyboys

I’m so jealous that you got to meet Lolli. Is she as super sweet as she seems to be?!
Becca – Our Crazy Boys´s last blog post – We Can Explain.

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Yes, she’s very sweet. I really enjoyed her company and can’t wait to hang out with her again sometime.

Shanda Oakley (2 comments)

Great shots….great eye

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you Shanda!

Emily faliLV (24 comments) twitter: @FamilyNLifeLV

Really?! Crabs and Cupcakes – I don’t think we can be friends anymore unless you saved some for me! YUMMOS!
Emily faliLV´s last blog post – Who sleeps UNDER the Christmas Tree? {#WW Dear Squishy}

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Whoops! We ate them all. I’ll bring some back for you next time!

Jennifer (37 comments) twitter: @BFLife

Are you kidding? These iPhone pictures are fantastic! I just love the one of the sunrise – that purple-y haze was beautiful!
Jennifer´s last blog post – Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thanks! The sunrise was crazy beautiful!

Nancy (26 comments) twitter: @Nancy_Claeys

You poor dear. I went through a similar situation a couple of years ago and worried myself sick over it. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much, Nancy. I appreciate it!

imperfectmomma (98 comments) twitter: @imperfectmomma

Saying a huge prayer for ya. Wish I knew you were in DC! I live like 30 mins away! Man I need to do a better keep up w my blogging

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Aw man, another awesome person I missed seeing while in DC! Next time, I’ll be sure to let you know!

JDaniel4's Mom (51 comments)

What amazing pictures! It enjoyed each and everyone. I am praying too.
JDaniel4′s Mom´s last blog post – Adventures-In-Mommy-Land- and a Christmas Craft: An Egg Carton Tree

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much!

Candice Moretti (20 comments) twitter: @thenewmodernmom

These pics are just beautiful I saw them on IG as you posted. I’m sending you a virtual *hug*. Be well Mama!
Candice Moretti´s last blog post – Weekly Photo Challenge: PETS! (Wordless Wednesday)

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you Candice!

The Green House (10 comments) twitter: @greenhouse_blog

Cupcakes and crabs – two of my favorite things! Mahalo for sharing, Kristi!

Happy WW!
The Green House´s last blog post – Wordless Wednesday: "Buddy" – Our Elf On The Shelf

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Oh how I wish I had steamed crab and cupcakes here right now!

Kaye (1 comments)

These photos are fabulous!

I’m just stopping by via WW, but know that I’ve said a prayer for your peace and health and for knowledge for your doctors. Be safe and well. Merry Christmas.
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Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much, Kaye! That means a lot to me.

Honey Mommy (34 comments)

I have never been to DC, but it looks awesome! Great pictures!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

DC was so much fun! I can’t wait to share more of my photos!

Run DMT (113 comments) twitter: @denisermt

That looked like such a fun trip! Lolli does seem like she would be such a sweet person to meet in the real world. I’m glad to hear she really is that way. And of course, I’m sure you are just as sweet too.

Are you planning to go to BlogHer in NYC this summer? I’m trying to work it out so that I can finally make it to a blogging conference.

I keep thinking about you and hoping everything will be o.k. xox
Run DMT´s last blog post – Family Photos 2011

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

I’m as sweet as a cupcake. lol

I don’t think I’m going to be able to make it to BlogHer because I’ll be in Hawaii. I would make a sad face, but I’m really looking forward to going home and visiting my family. We’ll definitely meet up at one of the many conferences someday though!

Thanks so much for thinking about me. It really means a lot to me, Denise.

Kristy Life n Reflection Photography (59 comments)

Love the city at Christmas Time. We spent the day in Dallas Sat and the Holiday lights were great!
Kristy Life n Reflection Photography´s last blog post – In the Studio

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Dallas at Christmas… Will you be sharing any photos? Please say yes!

Betsy (1 comments)

Keeping my fingers crossed for you at your appointment!

Those cupcakes are making me hungry!

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

The cupcakes are making me hungry too! Thanks for thinking of me and my appointment. I just posted an update on my blog. I’m going back in tomorrow for a mammogram.

Saun (7 comments)

Looks like you had a great time, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Saun´s last blog post – Wreaths Across America

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Thank you so much, Saun!

Cori (87 comments) twitter: @corisbigmouth

I love dc! Next time you should visit the other Washington and visit me!
Cori´s last blog post – Beautiful Christmas Lights Destination! (Warm Beach Lights of Christmas)

Kristi (3460 comments) twitter: @TweetingMama

Haha! I’ll let you know if I ever make it out that way.

Emily (18 comments)

I LOVE DC and your photographs are beautiful and make me want to go back! I am sending thoughts and prayers your way. Thank you for sharing!
Emily´s last blog post – Lighting Up the Holiday 12.13.11

liz (155 comments)

Trying again to see if I can get my comment through.

The sun photo is so beautiful! I know this isn’t the same as your fancy camera, but you gotta give the camera phone some love, right?
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