We began our summer by celebrating Nathan's 10th Birthday. He got to celebrate with some of his cousins from Pennsylvania. 
His Grandma and Grandpa Young sent him a birthday party in a box. What a cute idea this is. There were decorations, party hats, treats, and party favors. 
We had fun dressing up in the pirate party hats they sent.
Nathan got to attend the week long cub scout day camp. He had a blast.
Watching the sun through a NASA telescope.
We spent the fourth of July at a place called Allens Pond Park. We had a lot of time before it got dark to watch the fireworks so we fed the ducks
we ate snacks
the kids played on the toys
they were silly
they watched a movie on the ipod
and some even took a nap
The kids and I went down to Dc and saw the American History Museum, the Washington and Lincoln Memorials and the WWII and Korean War memorials
In front of the new WWII memorial. These stars represent all the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
This is at the Korean War Memorial. It says "Freedom Is Not Free. Going to see these memorials really helps us to remember that there are so many men and women who have and are fighting so that we can be a free nation.
Enjoying the peaceful feeling at the Korean War Memorial
The lincoln Memorial is so huge. The walk to the memorial is even longer.
We decided to rest at the top of the Lincoln Memorial entrance.
This was our view.
We took the kids to Fort Mchenry, where the Battle of Baltimore took place in 1814. This was the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner.
We got to see how large the canons are. Spencer kept calling them "Canyons" He's a funny kid.
The kids learned how to sword fight.
We got to go into an underground bomb proof shelter.
We watched the soldiers march around the fort
On the very top of the fort there is an amazing view of the ocean.
We got to see how large the canons are. Spencer kept calling them "Canyons" He's a funny kid.
The kids learned how to sword fight.
We got to go into an underground bomb proof shelter.
We watched the soldiers march around the fort
On the very top of the fort there is an amazing view of the ocean.
We celebrated Bailey's 6th Birthday
She also got a birthday party box. Here she is enjoying one of the party games.
Grandma and Grandpa Young sent her a target and dairy queen gift card.
She also got a birthday party box. Here she is enjoying one of the party games.
Grandma and Grandpa Young sent her a target and dairy queen gift card.
But her favorite gift was her very own pack of mints to go in her new purse. Who Knew!
5 comments:
I can't bvelieve how fast our kids are growing. Tell Nathan and Bailey Happy Birthday for us! What awesome experiences you guys are having!
Wow! Thanks for your great post! Love to see all you are doing! It's almost as good as visiting all those places myself! Your kids are so cute and all the pictures make me miss them all the more! Thanks for sharing! Love you!
I love it when you post something new. Happy Birthday to Bailey and Nathan. All of those places that you visited look like so much fun!
Yeah a new post! I love it! I love all the neat places you are seeing~they look amazing! Happy Birthday to Bailey and Nathan!! We miss you all!
I loved the pictures and as always wish we could have been there. But we were there in spirit. The brown comforter looks familiar. We love and miss you all very very much. love grandpa and grandma young.
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