Our first stop of day three was the Arlington National Cemetary. We were able to see tombstones of several of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces who died fighting for our country. We were able to see the grave site of John F. Kennedy and his wife. Below is a picture of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. This tomb is guarded twenty four hours a day.
Here is a picture of the Washington National Cathedral. It is the sixth largest church in the world and second largest in the United States. It is very beautiful inside and out.
We stopped at the World War II Memorial, and Dreyton wanted his picture taken next to two of the states he has lived in.
This is the gold star wall. Each family member was given a blue flag if they had a family member serving in the armed forces. When someone died, the family received a gold flag. Each star represents 1000 soldiers who died during World War II. Over 400,000 servicemen died.
Dreyton and his buddies at the Memorial.
Dreyton very happy to be standing next to the Missouri pillar.
We were able to go to tour the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the National Archives (which contain the orginal Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
This picture was taken at the American History Museum. This is a stone wheel.
Our last day: We woke up at 4:45 a.m. and departed at 6:00a.m. We arrived into Gainesville at 9:30p.m. It was a very long drive, but I had a great time with Dreyton. I told Donovan he could go with Jasmine if she chooses to go in a few years. We'll see if he is "man enough" to do it! :)
We stopped at the World War II Memorial, and Dreyton wanted his picture taken next to two of the states he has lived in.
This is the gold star wall. Each family member was given a blue flag if they had a family member serving in the armed forces. When someone died, the family received a gold flag. Each star represents 1000 soldiers who died during World War II. Over 400,000 servicemen died.
Dreyton and his buddies at the Memorial.
Dreyton very happy to be standing next to the Missouri pillar.
We were able to go to tour the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the National Archives (which contain the orginal Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
This picture was taken at the American History Museum. This is a stone wheel.
Our last day: We woke up at 4:45 a.m. and departed at 6:00a.m. We arrived into Gainesville at 9:30p.m. It was a very long drive, but I had a great time with Dreyton. I told Donovan he could go with Jasmine if she chooses to go in a few years. We'll see if he is "man enough" to do it! :)
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These shirts are by far my favorite color of all of them. Yes, I do think Donovan should def. go on the trip with Jasmine. I think he would look awesome in the trucker hat.
I was very amazed at all the fun stuff there is to see in DC. One of my favorites was the Washington Cathedral.
GG
What a good Mom - fun memories for you and Dreyton.
I am not sure, however that Donovan would be a suitable chaperone for the next trip. (Bad influence and all that.) Besides, he is needed at home for more important things like enriching the world with his funny blog and facebook comments.
Kristen told me the big secret-that Donovan is the culprit when there's an especially funny or obnoxious comment! What a relief to finally know the truth. lol :)
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