The tough thing about blogging a big day like DC is that there are so many pictures from so many different cameras, that before you know it, I've assumed the fetal position in a dark corner, dreaming of happier times. So I finally gave up trying to find and organize them all, that is another job for another day.
We began big with the girls by taking a day to DC. They really wanted to see Arlington Cemetary and some of the Smithsonian sites, so that's what we head out to see.
The Arlington Cemetary was incredible, reverent and very humbling. To think of all the thousands of people who died for our safety and freedom put a whole new perspective on the great country we live in. We got to see the changing of the guard, which is an incredibly precise and exact ceremony. I remember watching a clip about it a few years ago. Those soldiers undergo hours of training and inspection before they are given the honor of protecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It's very touching.
On the unfortunate side, Arlington Cemetary is a tough place to take kids. After the third time of being yelled at for my kid less-than-reverent behavior, I was ready to go! It will be nice to go back when they're a bit older and can appreciate the meaning behind it all.
Afterward we went over to the Smithsonian, which is a cool place to see without going into a single building. On one end is the capital, the other is the Washington Monument, and a whole bunch of statues and museums in between. Glenn, Rachel, Skyler and Damian went to the Museum of Natural History, while the rest of us girls went to the Museum of American History. What a cool museum! Seeing Julia Child's kitchen was the highlight for me, but Jayda loved the ruby slippers from Wizard of Oz.
And of course, we couldn't finish our trip without a trip to Krispy Kreme. A very fun day indeed!
We began big with the girls by taking a day to DC. They really wanted to see Arlington Cemetary and some of the Smithsonian sites, so that's what we head out to see.
The Arlington Cemetary was incredible, reverent and very humbling. To think of all the thousands of people who died for our safety and freedom put a whole new perspective on the great country we live in. We got to see the changing of the guard, which is an incredibly precise and exact ceremony. I remember watching a clip about it a few years ago. Those soldiers undergo hours of training and inspection before they are given the honor of protecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It's very touching.
On the unfortunate side, Arlington Cemetary is a tough place to take kids. After the third time of being yelled at for my kid less-than-reverent behavior, I was ready to go! It will be nice to go back when they're a bit older and can appreciate the meaning behind it all.
Afterward we went over to the Smithsonian, which is a cool place to see without going into a single building. On one end is the capital, the other is the Washington Monument, and a whole bunch of statues and museums in between. Glenn, Rachel, Skyler and Damian went to the Museum of Natural History, while the rest of us girls went to the Museum of American History. What a cool museum! Seeing Julia Child's kitchen was the highlight for me, but Jayda loved the ruby slippers from Wizard of Oz.
And of course, we couldn't finish our trip without a trip to Krispy Kreme. A very fun day indeed!
4 comments:
We love DC. So much history! And all for free! I don't blame you for not knowing where to begin. I think you could live there for 10 years and still not see it all...
I agree with Sara! Great pictures, looks like a blast!
Looks like fun! I can't wait to go back and see more...good to know that they don't look lightly on "kids being kids" at the cemetary! Thanks for the tip.
You guys did so much!! Just reading these posts makes my feet hurt :) I'm glad you had such a good time. I wanted to make it to that Pop Shop place before leaving...darn!
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