washington, d.c.

We've been back from DC for a couple weeks now, and I am just now getting around to blogging. Coming back from vacation can make you wonder if the vacation was really worth it! So much catch up! But, there is no doubt that this trip was absolutely worth it! We had a great time with friends and family, and loved ALL the history we were able to see and experience.

Our trip began on Oct. 9. We flew to DC where we met up with our good friends, the Straits. We spent the next 5 days walking, walking, and walking all over DC! We toured the Holocaust Museum (sooo hard! But they did an amazing job with this museum. We all learned so much), Arlington Cemetery, the White House, Natural History Museum, National Zoo, Air and Space Museum, National Archives, nearly all the memorials, lots of great food, laughter, and goofiness!

Here are a sampling of the hundreds of pictures we took. They aren't in order, but give you a feel of our time together. On Wednesday, we parted ways with the Straits and headed to North Carolina to visit Bob's brother and his family. Pictures from there to come...

Vietnam Memorial

Walking...

BEAUTIFUL colors!
The fam at the Lincoln Memorial

Connecting with the past...Caleb at the Korean War Memorial

Taking in the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

More walking...

World War II Memorial

At Ford's Theater where Abe Lincoln was shot

The whole troupe before going to the top of the Washington Monument (so fun!)

Visiting Arlington Cemetery

Taking a break at the Lincoln Memorial

Enjoying a beautiful day at the National Zoo