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Washington DC Trip

Over Labor Day we took a trip to see DC for the first time. We stayed with our good friends the Hulings and saw as much as 2 families can see with 5 young kids.
Mount Vernon~George Washington's house, estate, and farm land.

Checking out the view from Pres. Washington's back porch.

Our wonderful men pushing the children.

Wax replica of General Washington accepting his election to Presidency.

Washington's tomb.

Washington Monument-erected as a Memorial to our first president, George Washington


Wandering away while waiting to go up to the top of the monument.











At the top!!!!!!

World War II Memorial~Can you see which states are right next to each other?


Lincoln Memorial~built as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln


The view from Lincoln Memorial of the Washington Monument.

Tickle Time !!!!!! There's always time for laughing.























The White House


"Let us in!!!" How can they say no to these cute faces?

After walking for so long, we took a rest on the grass. Amelie wanted to be an airplane and Chase passed the time by wrestling with dad.





The National Museum of Natural History

In case you're wondering, she's looking at a whale on the ceiling.


They had a 3-D movie on dinosaurs and it was so real it was hilarious! It felt like the dinosaurs were right there about to bite your head off. Chase curled up in my lap because he was scared but Amelie watched the screen wide-eyed as long as daddy held her tight.


The National Zoo



Comments

ellen said…
Wow! You did it all!!
Anonymous said…
Sure looks like you all had a great time! The museum looked especially fun!
Kelli said…
You have the cutest family! I love all the pictures. Looks like tons of fun :)
Steph said…
I echo Kelli...cutest family. Looks like such a fun trip and all those pics are great!!!! I heart DC!
Hayward Family said…
Your kids are so cute!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!! Welcome back! haha..
nora.lakehurst said…
How fun. I am glad you made it all through that and still had the energy to post ;). I love the last picture. WAY funny!
Jenn Oldham said…
You seriously have the most ADORABLE kids!! Fun pictures. I think that is great you experience living on the East Coast!
Maureen said…
Wow Amber and Rick, you guys are getting to see some of the coolest places. I really want to visit back east, Boston would be my first choice, it looks so pretty. Someday we are going to make it there. Your kids are adorable!! Love Aunt Maureen

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