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Jul. 26, 2006

Wash., DC

I LOVED being in the Capital! This was our first time touring around...in the past we'd just driven through and had brief stops. I think it's much more exciting than even NYC- the pace is similar, but in DC you are at the Capital! There is a special excitement there. It was awesome to see the July 4th fireworks display with the Declaration of Independence itself just down the road in the Archives.

My son took this photo of the Wash. Monument.

Being in Wash., DC was also like being in the nation's scrapbook. I could spend a week there, but I need a month. Our 'next' trip is already planned out, and I can't wait to go back.

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Jul. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

Welcome home! Your sons picture of the Washington Monument is awesome. The colors of the sky in the background are beautiful!

Well, I am off to look up Misty of Chincoteague ~ :o)

Blessings!

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Jul. 26, 2006 - Washington, DC

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Wow, I have to say I am a bit jealous of the fact that you got to go to Washington DC. I have been once for a week, but that is a long time ago. I would like to take our family there. My actual goal for vacationing is to go to every state capital and take pictures. It is a goal in progress. So far we have been to our capital, although I didn't get pictures that day. I have been to several others, but don't have the pictures, and I want to take the family. Maybe I will go back this year as I have a kindergartener. Well back to business, I enjoyed chatting with you this evening, missed your company while you were gone. Glad you all had a great time. Can't wait to see more pics.

Edited by burgessclan2000 on Jul. 26, 2006 at 4:38 PM

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Jul. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by StonyHillHomeSchool

Welcome Back! I look forward to reading about the trip! I am also anxious to hear how the Family Trip Journal worked out for you!?

Darlene

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