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2011 Trip to DC! We've been to DC on the 4th before but Luis was too young to remember. So we def wanted to make a trip back so our nations capital would make a permanent memory imprint on his mind LOL On our first trip I did tons of research and decided to stay out of the city in Old Town Alexandria! It was def the right decision and we will return to the same place every time we make it back there! So cute! If we ever were stationed in DC this would be one of the places we'd house hunt for sure

The first day there we decided to hit all the museums. In all honesty, I'm not to impressed by them. Since recently being to the USMC museum and Mount Vernon's new museum where we went on this trip as well, it takes alot to impress. We didnt make it to the newest museum, the American Indian Museum and we still have yet to go to the Holocaust museum (we think that might be a bit to much for our tender hearted Luis) I said MUSEUM so many times!! I dont think I want to say it for a week now!

Of course had to get a pic of the elephant!! Where's the most beloved night watchmen ???? He's actually there! I dare you to find him. Here's a hint, we are the nerdy type who watch presentations and informative shows.

The kids were able to see real scientists in action!

I should have brought the bone!! SHOOT

I hate the metro in DC!!! But Luis has never been on one, or at least he doesn't remember it. So it was on his to do list for sure

Do you think the braces inter fear with her reception?

Ghost tour in Old Town Alexandria! So fun and def scared the kids for the night lol! It was a bit boring for adults but a good activity for preteen and under. P.S. we only eat in Old Town the whole time were are there. A great variety of restaurant's!!

I've got to say D.C. was rockin' the floral arrangements! I took more pics of them but I was alternation between disposable and my digital camera. I brought my charge but forgot one of the cords. So instead of using the good camera till it died I switched back and forth so I'd have some good pics of everything. Not good pics at the beginning and bad pics at the end.

This was taken at Mount Vernon, George Washington's Estate. Another choice I made on our first trip and will always repeat. We went there the morning of the 4th. They do a reading of the Declaration of Independence, they have a civil war reenactment, daytime fireworks, an official swearing in of citizens ceremony and all kinds of things to do and see and the museum is awesome they have this like 5-D movie thats Awesome!

CUTENESS

This is where George and Martha rest. And his family vault is behind this. They wanted to bury him at the Capital and there is an empty tomb for him at the top of the Capital building, but in his will, he was very clear that this is where he wanted to rest.

The firework show hear is amazing. But let me tell you, its no quaint American location until the fireworks start, before and after its a very urban, crowded scene. But ya gotta check the box!! There are special tickets to watch the fireworks from the White House Lawn that would prob have rocked!

Jefferson

View from Jefferson, White house and Washinton Monument

USMC Memorial at Arlington. You can see the Capital building, Lincoln memorial and the Washington Monument! Its awesome. We will sadly be returning here in a few weeks to honor a friend.

 During this trip we got a tour of the Capital Building, I would Def recommend it. They do group tours, but you can request a tour from you Senators office and its just you and an intern and much nicer and more info.  We tried for a White House tour but they didnt end up doing any tours over the holiday : (