Monthly Archives: September 2013

Georgetown Cupcakes

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Since we were already in Washington DC, we decided to take a quick peek at Georgetown University.  It was good for Jaime to see the place too just to get a feel of the school

At the same time, we stopped by Georgetown Cupcakes!  It was my first time to hear about this place while the two boys were familiar with the place because of the reality show on TV

There was a line which never stopped from the time we entered till we got out

The cupcake sisters 🙂

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WOW!

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Menu that day

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Cupcakes being made at the back

Love the condiment counter

Love the pink KitchenAid

Heart cut outs!!!

We were just curious to try how the famous cupcakes taste like

Red Velvet and Chocolate Peanut Butter Twist

Jaime even bumped into a schoolmate from St. Paul’s who was also visiting the Campus – Mommy Carol and daughter Halisha

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Click below to go to their website for more information

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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

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Some friends drove over to Virginia- Don and Mariel

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and took us to Ruth’s Chris Steak House.  I remember this steakhouse long long ago when we went to San Francisco.  They were already there even before all the other steakhouses – more than 40 years ago.  When this was bought 40 years ago, there were only 2 branches, now they have 120 locations and 12 international locations.

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We shared the appetize.  Spicy Lobster! YUM!
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Close up 🙂

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Our main dishes 

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Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Crust
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Rib Eye
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Filet
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Rib Eye with blue cheese crust
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Barbecued Shrimp
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Gigantic serving of Shoestring Fries
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Mashed potatoes
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Chocolate Explosion cake
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Cheesecake
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Click below to go to their website

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Touring Washington DC

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I have always wanted to go to Washington DC to visit the White House 🙂  Finally I got my wish.  We were really in Virginia but we drove to Washington for a quick tour.  Since we did not have much time, we just drove around to get a feel of the city.

US Air Force Memorial  

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Pentagon


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I love old historical structures.  Random photos while driving.  

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I have never seen so many American Flags in one place!  🙂

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White House – from a far street
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Turned around and this is the closest we got
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Freedom Plaza

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Washington Monument which was being restored
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Smithsonian

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Canadian Embassy

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Old Post Office

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U.S. Capitol

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Party Depot

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While in Falls Church, Virginia, we stumbled upon this party store!!! I LOVE IT!!!!  I always go to Party city but this one is more organized and seems to be more complete with more offering!! I wish I could have taken more photos.  Too bad they are only located in Virginia


Click below to go to their website

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