May. 5, 2007 - D.C. Moments
Wow! What a full day we had today in D.C. We are wiped out! We saw a zillion different things, and never once did anyone say, "How much longer?" or "When are we leaving?" I consider that a huge success! Some memorable moments of the day...
*Watching the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. There was also a wreath ceremony where they played taps. Beautiful.
*Watching my girl who has learned so much about the Civil War light up when she found out we were going to see Arlington House, General Lee's family home.
*Hearing my six year old excited to say the beginning of the Gettysburg Address while standing in the Lincoln Memorial. She is good! :) Just before we left home, a friend told me that a woman from our church said that when she prays, she pictures herself climbing up in God's lap. She imagines it to be something like the Lincoln Memorial. I loved that image, and put it to use myself there today.
*Seeing the quote John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife which has been engraved on a mantel of a fireplace in the White House. (We saw a reproduction in the White House Visitor's Center.)
"I pray Heaven to bestow THE BEST OF BLESSINGS ON THIS HOUSE and All that shall hereafter Inhabit it, May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof."
*At the Vietnam Memorial, a tall, strong man was on his knees, sobbing. One hand was on a name on the wall.
Very memorable scenes and moments today.
The best of blessings on this house. And on yours today, too!
Comments
May. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 2peter318
I'm so glad you are having a good time. The pictures are great. :)
JoAnn
May. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
very cool homeschooling venture. And your 6 year old is a genius. GOOD job mom.
May. 6, 2007 - tourmobile?
Posted by keeperathome44
sounds like you did it all! isn't it fun? and exhausting!
May. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi
I have truly been enjoying your blog posts about your vacation. You've gotten some fabulous pictures. And, I'm now really anxious for our beach trip in a few weeks, and my wheels are turning in my head, trying to figure out when we can squeeze in a trip to D.C.!
Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us,
Heidi
May. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
that is really cool! I went to washington in 5th grafe. all those things were so interesting back then. i hope i get to take my kids someday.
marie
