Visiting the Memorials

While Grammy and Grandpa were in town, Grammy, the kids, and I took a Saturday outing to DC and Virginia to pay visit to the World War II Memorial and the Air Force Memorial. Grammy's dad fought in World War II so this visit had special meaning for her. Even though we knew the kids would've loved the metro trains, we opted to drive into DC and then into Virginia. In the end it worked out so well. We were able to find a parking spot within a block of the World War II Memorial and didn't have to pay the meter and parking at the Air Force Memorial was across the street and free also. It "paid" not to take the Metro!

What was a must....2 strollers--the single and the double. The kids did great! Even though they had no idea what we were visiting they thoroughly enjoyed the time outdoors!

It was a beautiful day and a hot one. The World War II Memorial is in between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. It makes for some nice pictures.

Grammy and Madison posing for a picture.
What beautiful fountains!The Lincoln Memorial far in the distance. Mommy and the 2 big kids taking a break at the Memorial.
Carson and Mommy posing in front of the Washington Monument.

After visiting the World War II Memorial we stopped for a quick bite of lunch at one of the roadside stands. Madison kept busy feeding the small birds in the vicinity and then a good amount of time chasing them.

And on to the Air Force Memorial. 2 years ago we attended the "opening ceremony" of the Memorial at the Pentagon but didn't actually go on site where the memorial is located. Grandpa served in the Air Force for 21 years so this site has special meaning for him. Unfortuneately he didn't come with us because he wasn't feeling well.
Both Madison and Carson were a little apprehensive about these tall statues.
You can also see the Washington Monument from the Air Force Memorial.
It was a great trip--even Jason was still smiling by the end of it all!