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  • I picked the ladies up at National Airport and we headed downtown. width:700;;height:510
  • The memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King is very impressive. width:641;;height:600
  • You can almost hear him as you take in the sights. width:372;;height:600
  • We were a few weeks early for the cherry blossums. width:386;;height:600
  • The weather was nice, warm in the sun, but a bit breasy. width:971;;height:600
  • The reflecting pool was empty. width:382;;height:600
  • A good spot to capture a photo. width:700;;height:500
  • We then took a walk up the stairs to visit... width:700;;height:514
  • ... Mr. Lincoln. width:529;;height:600
  • Neither Mia nor Anna had ever visited Washington. width:700;;height:542
  • They enjoyed a few... width:700;;height:500
  • ... modeling poses on the... width:700;;height:502
  • ... steps of the Lincoln Memorial. width:700;;height:491
  • Some of the visitors may have thought there was something going on. width:700;;height:520
  • There was - a good time! width:700;;height:594
  • A majestic view of the Washington Monument before... width:447;;height:600
  • ... walking over to view the Vietnam Memorial. width:382;;height:600
  • Serious pose, then... width:700;;height:535
  • ... a silly pose. width:700;;height:587
  • I never noticed the panels in the middle are the names of the first and last to give their lives. width:343;;height:600
  • We enjoyed a nice visit with... width:573;;height:600
  • ... Albert Einstein. width:700;;height:500
  • No one was waiting so the ladies had a few minutes to enjoy themselves. width:700;;height:500
  • Hey, Mia. Let's go visit... width:429;;height:600
  • ... the Korean War Memorial. width:700;;height:580
  • We drove to National Harbor for an early check-in. width:700;;height:423
  • It was Anna's turn to pick a bedroom. width:700;;height:454
  • She looks happy with her choice of the queen-size bed. width:700;;height:441
  • Mia didn't seem to mind, looks like its time for a nap. width:700;;height:464
  • We enjoyed a 3BR deluxe unit on the 8th floor - 801. width:700;;height:483
  • The unit has a comfy living area and... width:700;;height:433
  • ... a nice kitchen and dining area. width:700;;height:476
  • My rack for the week. width:700;;height:460
  • While I unpacked, the ladies... width:700;;height:500
  • ... took a few additional photos. width:700;;height:500
  • Luggage cart gymnastics? width:415;;height:600
  • Looks like they're having fun. width:700;;height:602
  • Interesting way to entertain themselves! width:700;;height:599
  • Mia called Mom to say hi, I'm filling her in on the plan for the week. width:381;;height:600
  • Off to Wal-Mart for groceries. width:700;;height:577
  • Mia cooked hamburger helper for dinner. width:2383;;height:3133
  • What's so funny? width:2322;;height:3073
  • It was a bit soupy but yummy. width:637;;height:600
  • The end of our first day. width:700;;height:494
  • Day 2 included a visit to the National Air & Space Museum, but first... width:525;;height:600
  • ... a trip through nostaglia - 903 S. Poplar Court. This was our home in Sterling Park, VA from 1975 until 1985. width:700;;height:391
  • When you live in Florida... width:700;;height:466
  • ... you celebrate SNOW! width:700;;height:500
  • We then visited my high school. width:700;;height:583
  • Mia poses outside the Air & Space Museum. width:357;;height:600
  • I'd never been in the tower. width:1072;;height:600
  • Nice view - we have plans to visit the airport tower later in the day. width:886;;height:600
  • I'd also never done the guided tour. The ladies got bored with the tour and... width:700;;height:467
  • ... visited their favorites throughout the museum. width:700;;height:385
  • Time to find the ladies and... width:700;;height:585
  • ... model Mia's coat (I was cold). We ate some lunch at the museum and then... width:433;;height:600
  • ... Mia took me over to the area where they restore planes. width:700;;height:741
  • Another area of the museum I had never seen. width:700;;height:430
  • They had some cool stuff, but it'll be a while before it's fully restored! width:700;;height:249
  • We met my friend at the gate to Dulles Airport. width:700;;height:358
  • He took us... width:700;;height:500
  • ... into the tower and... width:700;;height:500
  • ... out on the airfield. width:700;;height:395
  • We had a GREAT view to... width:700;;height:363
  • ... watch plane's land. width:700;;height:534
  • It wasn't as loud... width:700;;height:547
  • ...as I thought it would be, but... width:700;;height:345
  • ... we were DEFINATELY... width:700;;height:378
  • ... up close and personal! We then met Kendra, Eric and AJ Guidry for a wonderful dinner and trip to DQ before heading back to National Harbor. width:700;;height:462
  • We used the subway to get into and out of the District the remainder of the week. width:700;;height:299
  • It took us to the Smithsonian Castle on Day 3, just... width:700;;height:548
  • ... in time for lunch. width:700;;height:683
  • We decided to... width:700;;height:321
  • ... stroll across the mall, but... width:700;;height:500
  • ... first used the background to... width:700;;height:500
  • ... get a few photos. This one took a few takes. width:429;;height:600
  • We then headed across the street to... width:324;;height:600
  • ... the National History Museum. width:700;;height:459
  • Giant Squid! width:340;;height:600
  • Giant Hug! width:429;;height:600
  • We enjoyed a wonderful nature photo exhibit. width:700;;height:512
  • Here are some of... width:414;;height:600
  • ... our favorites. width:396;;height:600
  • Where should we go next? width:330;;height:600
  • I'm not exactly sure. width:700;;height:579
  • Maybe a break is in order? width:461;;height:600
  • Nah, let's go see the dinosaurs! width:700;;height:631
  • Think you can outrun a T-Rex? width:700;;height:501
  • Can you say shark with legs? width:366;;height:600
  • Anna LOVES turtles - this is the BIGGEST I've ever seen! width:500;;height:600
  • Anna and I posed with Henry. width:307;;height:600
  • More silliness before heading back to the resort. width:429;;height:600
  • Day 4 sent us to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. width:700;;height:501
  • It's always a sobering experience. width:700;;height:402
  • We stopped at Arlington National Cemetary on the way back to our subway station. width:700;;height:484
  • The walk to visit a family gravesite was too far. width:700;;height:500
  • Day 5 included a visit to the U.S. Capital. width:356;;height:600
  • We had an appointment at Representative Wenstrup's office with... width:357;;height:600
  • ... our tour guide Ryan. width:700;;height:527
  • We got our tickets at the Visitor's Center and... width:700;;height:515
  • ... were on our way. This is a replica of the freedom statue on the capital dome. width:343;;height:600
  • Each state gets 2 permanent statues in the capital. width:537;;height:600
  • The inside version of the outside construction. width:700;;height:477
  • General Washington resigning his commission. width:329;;height:600
  • After our tour we... width:340;;height:600
  • ... walked a few blocks to... width:700;;height:506
  • ... Union Station for a late lunch/early dinner. Mia wanted a photo with snipers. width:700;;height:516
  • The bus back to the resort was full so we visited Joe Theismann's for a refreshing drink. Thank you ladies for a WONDERFUL visit. width:700;;height:564
  • I finished my Capital Adventure with a visit to the Guidry's. width:700;;height:500
  • We ate, talked, relaxed and planned. It was also great to see Hal. width:700;;height:435
  • Thanx A.J. for sharing your room, it was very comfortable and much appreciated. width:700;;height:485
  • Preparing for my return drive to Cincinnati, with a smile and... width:700;;height:395
  • ... a coke! Looking forward to visiting again soon. width:700;;height:436
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