Washington DC

We adored out trip to D.C. We bought Meema and Peepa's minivan and drove that four hours to Alexandria where our hotel was. 

Day One:  We rode the Metro to the National Mall and toured the National Archives, Natural History Museum and American History Museum. The National archives is where they have the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Then we went to the museum of Natural History. That one is so big and full of interesting things. It took us several hours. It was fun to think about how Heavenly Father created all of those things for us. Then we went to the Museum of American History. That one is so big too. After a full day of walking around museums we got back on the metro and went to the Nationals Ballpark and watched the Nationals play the Braves. We stayed for half the game and rode the metro home.

Day Two: We drove in and went to the Capitol Building for a Nevada meet and greet with Senator Harry Reid. And we toured the Capitol. Then we went to the Botanical museum and then to the Air and Space museum. The kids liked riding the simulator ride there and seeing how much they weigh on the moon. Aaron weighed 9 lbs. Then we went to the Jefferson monument at the end of the day.

Day Three: We went to the National Zoo. It's been a while since we've been to the zoo so that was fun. Then the kids and Bob went to the Spy museum and I went to the Newseum.  Then we walked over to the White House and just as we got there they started clearing part of the lawn in front of it. We found out it was because President Obama was supposed to land soon. So we stayed and watched his and two other helicopters fly right over us and land on the White House lawn. There were men with guns on top of all the buildings around and they had another helicopter circle over the area for about 10 minutes first to make sure it was clear. We couldn't see the President get out, but it was still neat to be there.Then we walked around and saw all the other monuments.

Day Four: We went to Mt. Vernon. That was one of our favorites! They've done it so well. You really got a feel for what a good man George Washington was. We all were glad we got to go there. We toured his home and farm and all the buildings around it. And they also have a great movie and museum. Then we went to Arlington National Cemetery. We watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It rained on us.

Day Five: We went to the Washington D.C. Temple.  We enjoyed the grounds and the visitor's center.  Then we went to the Air and Space Museum extension at Dulles.  It had so many airplanes and a space shuttle.