Last week, Everett and I had the chance to visit our nation’s capitol on behalf of Prevent Blindness Iowa. This year, Everett is serving as the Youth Ambassador, and as such, has been advocating for the organization. This trip coincided with Prevent Blindness’s  national summit on vision and eye health, and was definitely a great experience for both of us!

[again, Delta for the win!]
[we stayed at the absolutely beautiful Willard Hotel]
[Everett loved earning Duck Bucks from the Kids Concierge]
[he loved riding in cabs!]
[a welcome treat for our little advocate]
[bellied up at The Hamilton bar]
[ready for a day of meetings]
[Congressman Dave Loebsack] 
[Max Ernst from Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer’s office]
[waiting is tough]
[loved chatting with the DC Police]
[got a surprise when we were taken on the Capitol underground subway train]
[meeting Senator Charles Grassley]
[sharing vision stories with Senator Joni Ernst]
[worn. out.]
[dinner at Ted’s Bulletin]
[a much deserved milkshake]
[meeting the nicest officer after dinner]
[took these back to the hotel for dessert]
[Marcus ventured out to see this]
[a quick visit to the National Air & Space Museum]
[last lunch at Cafe du Parc][canceled and delayed flights couldn’t keep him from smiling]