Washington DC

 Welcome to Maryland!

We did not plan to hit DC on a Saturday that is just how it ended up. Wow was it busy!  We drove around the mall which took about an hour bumper to bumper.  Snapped a few pictures and explained to the kids that we might not be able to actually get out of the car.  Seth was really bummed about that because ever since he read The Lightning Thief he wanted to see the Washington Monument because it was in the shape of an obelisk. 

 And then we found it!  The most awesome parking place we could find!  We were at a stop light about to turn left when I saw a sign that read Buses, Bicycles, and Handicapped Only. That's right Handicapped!  I wished my Mom didn't have to have one but I sure am glad she had one this day!

 Lincoln Memorial

 

Seth having a little fun with the camera and his obelisk!

Between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial is The World War II Memorial.

 Washington Monument

 How cool is this!  We found an air vent on our way back to the car!

The changing of the guards and the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.

 This is the Amphitheater that is next to the Tomb.

Gettysburg

We did a quick drive through Gettysburg, PA on our way down to DC.

On our drive I saw in the distance this lookout tower and had to check it out!  Seth, Kaia and I walked to the top while Mom and Dad stayed at the bottom!  Good thing too, cause that was a long way up!

 

Views from the top!

Posing with the cannon after our long walk up and back down the tower.

Intercourse, PA

 We stayed 2 nights at Bird-In-Hand Family Inn.  We had originally planned on one night but the area was so great we had to stay another night.  They had a really great indoor pool area!  2 pools and one large hot tub.

 In the morning this is where we ate breakfast!  Donuts are a good way to start the day, right?

 If you stay at the Bird in Hand Family Inn then they provide a complimentary Amish Farmland Tour. More about that can be found HERE!

Seth and Kaia on the bus during the tour.

 

 School House

 

We made several stops along the tour.  This was at the home of a quilter. 

 

 

 

 

This was like a general store and we were able to watch them hand dip the candles.

Outside the General Store there was a free petting area.  Here is Seth with some baby goats.

 

 

This is a Bintrung.

My Dad loves trains so we had to make stop at the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA.

Dad and Mom

 Seth and Kaia

 Kaia in her new Amish apron.

 

Inside the Choo Choo Barn.

A fire starts in this house and the fire truck leaves the fire station, stops, and then the fireman get out and spray water on the fire!  How cool is that!

The firemen spraying water.

 

Circus

I love there little town!

 If you are ever in Ronks, PA make sure to eat at Dienner's it is so good!

 Yum, Chicken N Dumplings!

 This is the best wheat bread I have ever tasted!