Washington D.C. in September...

So, here's trip of the fall numero uno: whirlwind weekend trip to Washington D.C.! Here's the story on this trip... basically it was the cheapest trip we've been on because Caleb was already going for work, so we had to pay for my flight and hotels for 2 nights since we went up before his conference started. AND, since he's a frequent Southwest flyer, we had a free flight, so all we paid for was our hotel... AND since my dad is a frequent traveler, we only paid for one night at the hotel... AND since all the museums are included in the taxes we pay to Uncle Sam every year, we "technically" didn't have to pay for those either! HOWEVER, my feet did pay for the trip in a BIG way. Over 40 miles and 2 days later, the damage I had done could not be reversed even with the best of pedicures or foot rubs. My blisters' blisters had blisters- OUCH! All in all, though, the trip was a blast, we saw SO much, enjoyed the "moments" we spent with Megan and Will (sorry you were sick!!), took in so much history, became so appreciative of the founding fathers of our country and really just wished all the politicians in Washington would occasionally take a step back to reflect on what principles our country was founded on. I hope you enjoy our photo journal of this trip!

Caleb's gonna love me for this one... We're eating a late lunch at Au Bon Pain just after landing and getting to our hotel!

...and there's me.

First stop- National Air and Space Museum.
Cool old air-crafts and rockets suspended from the ceiling throughout the gigantic museum!

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This was a really cool replica of a carrier ship.

Me and NASA.

Not a clue what this is, but it was REALLY big NASA thing.

So, here's the story on this one: we really didn't care about this statue, but we got really caught up with people watching this awkward couple who looked like they had just met but couldn't keep their hands off each other. They were TOTALLY oblivious to the amount of scandalousness they were partaking in front of the nation's capital.

The Capital of the United States of America

The White House

The lawn side of the White House

In front of a cool old building next to the White House

The World War II Memorial, very very moving.

One view, one side of the Memorial.

Veterans were all over the place, and I thought this shirt was awesome!

Stars for all of the soldiers who lost their lives in WWII

Two sweet old WWII veterans who allowed us to take their picture, an HONOR.

Museum of Natural History

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The National Archives.... AND the original Constitution of the United States of America. Yes, this picture is the real deal.

Signatures on the original constitution- SO COOL!

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History- HOPE Diamond at a whopping 45 carats!

About to see an IMAX @ the Smithsonian

The Jefferson Memorial from across the water @ sunset- beautiful!

Inside the Jefferson Memorial-truly memorable.

One of Jefferson's quotes.. worth blowing up to read (all of them).

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Roosevelt Memorial, with Eleanor in the background.

Caleb and FDR, twinkies!

Quotes at the FDR Memorial

Statues/Representation of the Depression @ FDR Memorial

Washington Monument at Night

Lincoln Memorial @ Night

Inside the Lincoln Memorial.

Proof that Megan and Will were there, even though they were both deathly ILL.

Pentagon Memorial. Very moving.

Facing the sky.

Facing the Pentagon.

In Alexandria.

More Alexandria.. such a cute, quaint town!

The streets of Alexandria.

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THE END... for now at least! Stay tuned for the next trip that we already took!