We took our oldest granddaughter, Rachel, to Washington D.C. last weekend. Her sweetness and goodness cannot be measured. For 17 years she has brought us so much pride and joy. We enjoyed touring Ford's Theatre and reflecting on our favorite American.
I have wandered "THE MALL" many times in my life but it was especially gratifying to share the greatness of this country with Rachel.
The Smithsonian never disappoints. The Holocaust Museum was a first for me and we were impressed with the reverent way in which this tragedy in our world's history was presented. Seeing The Spirit Of St. Louis always gives me the chills. Charles Lindbergh is one of my great American heroes.
I left the State Capitol Building wanting to "trade up" with my gun!
The war memorials and statues are so wonderful. I hadn't seen the World War II or Korean War memorials before and they pay tribute so beautifully.
We rented a car just to drive out to Mt. Vernon, and spent quality time. Reading more about George is high on my list.
Arlington Cemetery was the perfect place to conclude our adventures. I LOVE this country's
defenders of freedom, from our inception through the current day. I salute those brave and awesome Navy SEAL's who just brought Osama bin Laden to the justice he deserves.
5 comments:
What a fun thing to do with Rach! That's one of my most favorite places to visit. She will always remember that trip with her loving grandparents.
What a wonderful trip! I'm sure Rachel will remember it forever. DC is definitely my favorite city in the USA.
Looks like you had a really great time with SWEET Rachel. I hope to do something like that with my grand girls when they get older. What an experience she'll never forget!
What a wonderful trip full of memories!! Love the pics and the commentary!
what a great trip. Is this something you will do with all your Grans?
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