Thomas Jefferson Monument

This monument was awesome! On the inside of the walls, many of Jefferson's quotes were engraved. After reading these quotes, it was plain to see that this nation was founded under God. I knew once again that this nation was founded so that Jesus Christ's church could be restored to the Earth. It also made me happy that all of the Founding Father's temple work is done. After reading Jefferson's quotes, I am pretty sure he accepted the gospel. What a great man!

FDR Memorial

This memorail was really cool. It had 4 different "rooms" that symbolized each term FDR was in office. Each room had a waterfall and each waterfall got bigger and bigger in each room.

These stones were in the room that symbolized Pearl Harbor.

Steve and I at the last waterfall.

One of the falls at night. This memorial was gorgeous at night.

FDR as the country knew him

I am in line for welfare. The only side view you will ever get of me 6 1/2 months pregnant.

Steve trying to get some money too.

Arlington National Cemetery

The whole cemetery ws lined with tomb stones. Many of them are soldiers that gave their lives for our country. They are lined up to symbolize soldiers standing at attention and ready to battle.

This is the eternal flame of John F. Kennedy. He was buried at this spot because 11 days before he was assassinated, he was visiting the cemetery. He stood at this spot and said "This is so beautiful. I could stay here forever."

His wife is buried next to him.
This is the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers." It holds many bodies and remains of soldiers from all the wars since WWII. A gaurd watches the tomb 24 hours a day. He paces back and forth with a gun protecting the remains. Every half and hour they change the gaurd in a very offical ceremony. We both saw the ceremony. It was really neat.

War Memorials

Korean War Memorial

Faces were engraved on the wall

US Marine Corps Memorial

Steve at the base of the memorial

The famous memorial. This looked really neat at night, but we couldn't get a picture to turn out.

More War Memorials

Vietnam Memorial Wall

It lists the names of all who passed.

Look close and you can find Steve's reflection in the wall
The Washinton Momument reflected in the wall

World War II Memorial

Mt. Vernon

This is the home George Washington lived in after he resigned as President. THey wouldn't allow us to take pictures of the inside, but it was very large. It 5 guest bedrooms. The colors were also very interesting-bright blues and greens. It was tradition that the male decorated the rooms.

This is the look out from the back of the house. Yeah...I wouldn't mind having that view after I retired.

This is George Washington's Tomb.

Summer Fun

This summer we bought season passes to Cherry Hill Water Park. We basically live there. We go 3-4 times a week and then go back when Steve gets home in the evening. At first Zack wasn't sure what to think, but now he loves it. His favorite attraction is the big water slides. He giggles the whole way down and doesn't mind getting dunked at the bottom. He is getting use to Pirate's Cove and loves to chill on Mom in the Lazy River. The water really cools us off on all the hot days we have had lately. We love summer!!!

I asked Zack if he wanted to go home. This was his reaction.

Playing in Pirates' Cove

He is trying to grab the water, without getting a face full.

At the end of the slides with mom.

At the bottom of the slide with Dad. He is preparing to go under.