Well, after a long bus ride last night, and tons of touring today, the powers that be decided we did not need to end our day until we were stuck in a traffic jam in Virginia/Maryland for almost two hours!
But what a day it was! We began the day with a gut-busting breakfast at the always delicious Golden Corral in Fredericksburg, VA. With our stomachs full to our hearts' content, we again boarded the bus to head to our final destination - WASHINGTON, D.C.
We unloaded the bus and headed over to the National Air and Space Museum where several of the members of our group tried out the flight simulator, or, as we like to call it, the Stomach Turner. After spending some quality time learning about our nation's history in aviation, the groups began to disperse and head wherever they desired.
Our groups were buzzing with excitement when we all met up again. Students were raving about the National Museum of Natural History where they saw fossils, dinosaur bones, and the Hope Diamond. They were also excitedly discussing Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, Lincoln's Stovepipe Hat, the original Star-Spangled Banner, and items of military history at the American History Museum.
Our students view priceless pieces of art, found out just how tall the Washington Monument is and why it is two different colors, learned more about Native Americans and their contributions to our country, took great pictures of the Capitol Building and the National Mall, and...
WE ARE WORN OUT!!!
However, we are so excited and we are having a great time. Everyone is safe and happy, and our group continues to grow closer with each passing activity.
Look back for more after tomorrow and what is sure to be an amazing second day in our nation's capital! Good night!!!
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Good Morning!
ReplyDeleteSpencer it sure sounds fun but very exhausting! We love you and miss you!
See you very soon though. Have a great time today!
mom, dad and the rest of the gang
Good Morning Mom and Saylor,
ReplyDeleteSounds like y'all are a little worn out! Haha. Miss and love you bunches! By the way, the fish aren't dead yet, I have done a good job! Xoxo!
~Sissy (who fed the fish), Dad, and Ging
Cora Patton,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are having an awesome trip so far and I know today and Friday will be more of the same. We miss you and can't wait to see you Friday night. The weather there is going to be cold and rainy Friday so stay warm and dry.
Love you!
Dad, Mom, Anna, BK and Charlie
Good Morning JBE!
ReplyDeleteHope everyone is doing great and well rested for today’s adventures! Have fun and be safe. Phillip we cannot wait to hear all about your adventures.
Teachers and chaperones thank you for doing all you do! Without you our students could not have this great trip! Wish I was there!!!!
Mr. and Mrs. Bracey
P.S. Phillip the cats miss you they are looking for you.
Cameron and Melody,
ReplyDeleteWow! What a day you guys had! Glad everyone is having fun and learning so much! For all my gang from the Camp Greenville bunkhouse: If you need a good bedtime story tonight, call me up and I'll tell you about what's buried underneath your hotel. It'll knock your "heads off!" LOL!
Everybody stay safe and have fun!
Eric Nease
Hello Pete and Triston:
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all are having a great time! Soak it all in - you are making memories that will last a life time!
Roll Tide!
Love, Mom! :-)
Nijel,
ReplyDeleteGood morning. I can't wait to read about another exciting day. It's windy here and I have seen a few raindrops. Poppi asked about you and your Dad, too. I hope you had a restful night in the room with Mimi (Nijel's grandmother), Rachael and Soline. Until the next time......
Love Mom (Nijel's Mom) :-)
MaKayla,
ReplyDeleteWe know that you are having a great time. Remember to take plenty of pictures for us and we love you. Rico said since you have experience flying (flieght simulator) don't try to fly away.. :)
Mom & Rico
Hi Kyle!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great time in DC! Enjoy your time there and take lots of pics. Can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back. We miss you!
Love
Mom, Ashley, Nala & Tazia
XOXO
Wow, that sounded like an awesome day! Uzziah, don't forget to get us some postcards!
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
Mom, Dad, Zari, Nasi, and Zabe
Hi Uzziah! This is Aunt Veronda and I hope you are having a wonderful time! Love you very much!
ReplyDeleteJane Hart and Libba--
ReplyDeleteI am so excited that you are seeing all these wonderful places! I hope you contine to have a great time! Keep sending me those pictures! I love them! Jane Hart remember you got a a lot to teach me when you get home! I love you both!
Good morning Makayla. I am so very proud of you, you have grown into a very lovely young lady. I recall times, when you stated. I'm going to spend the night with one of my friends, but before nightfall, you would call and say I want to come home, but now look at you, in D.C. with your classmates and friends, enjoy your trip, and have a wonderful day. I love you.PA PA.
ReplyDeleteBryson and Chase miss their Mom terribly. In fact Chase's comment was, "Lub you Dad, but you're no Mom. Gald you're having a good time and keep having fun.
ReplyDeleteBryant Rose
Dear Esten,
ReplyDeleteHave another great day! All is well here now - I discovered Dot and Squeakers contructing a motorized vehicle out of sunflower seeds and cage wire, but I took it away and convinced them that they don't need to drive to DC to pick you up. I think they believed me - I'll keep my eye on them just in case. Maybe you can find them a suitable gift of some kind.
Lots of love,
mom and dad, Shuggie, A Love Supreme and The Rats
Sierra,
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a blast!! Went to your award luncheon today and wish you could have been here too--very special. Anyway, continue to have fun up there in DC!
Pawpaw
Hey, Ben,
ReplyDeleteJuniper misses you and we do too!! It sounds like you are having a blast!! See you Friday night. Love, Mom
seth belue; We miss you but we know you are having a great time!! I can't wait to hear all about your day!! See you soon!!! love always,Mom, Dad, Jacob, Emily and Luke. Have a Great night!!!
ReplyDeleteTyler,
ReplyDeleteWe hope you are having a great time. We love you and miss you.
Mom, Adam, Lilly and Toria
Toria says so so so so much!
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