Trip to Washington DC

While I was with my family we took a trip to Washington DC before reuniting with Lance in North Carolina. I had never been to DC. I had the chance in 8th grade but didn't end up going. I'm glad I waited because I think I appreciated it more as an adult. I highly recommend taking a trip to DC if you haven't already. It is totally worth it! We started in DC and then moved on to Mount Vernon, and our last stop before Chapel Hill was Colonial Williamsburg, SO FUN!

 We spent our first day in Arlington National Cemetery. That's the Arlington house.

 The Eternal Flame.

 We watched the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. It was amazing how reverent and respectful the soldiers on guard were.

 Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.

 "...join with us in paying homage to all the heroes known but to God- Those heroes whose eyes were not to see and enjoy the peace for which they fought and died". 

 Women in Military Service Memorial. There was even a memorial for the women soldiers who have given their lives in the War on Terror.

 We are so proud of our Casey who is a Captain in the Army National Guard. We love her!

 Mom and I on top of the Women's Memorial.

 My sister, Casey, and I at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

 Look how big it is! From left to right: Casey, Me, Mom, and Dad.

 The Jefferson Memorial, I couldn't resist.

 The whole crew, minus my Dad. Left to right: Me, Casey, Mom, Jake, Grandma Rosie, and Grandpa John

 Poopa (a very special name I call my Dad) and I at the Lincoln Memorial.

 WWII Memorial. Absolutely stunning!

 Amazing art!

 Grandma Rosie and Grandpa John at the White House. You can't get very close anymore. What a cute couple!! I could just kiss them!

 Casey and her husband, Jake, in Colonial Williamsburg.

After 3 long weeks of being apart we were finally back together! :-)

I had such an amazing and memorable time with my family! I didn't get pictures at Mount Vernon or very many in Colonial Williamsburg. I was too hot to remember!