Arlington National Cemetery and DC Trip Part 1

Last Saturday we went to Arlington National Cemetery so our son and some of the other scouts could participate in the wreath ceremony at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier.  This was the fourth time he was part of this amazing ceremony.  It's such a somber experience.  Since this is his last year in the cub scouts this may be the last year we do this.

My boy is the one in the tan Webelo shirt.  I'm so proud of him and all he's accomplished so far.

After walking from one end of the cemetery to the next we decided to keep the car parked there and walk over the Potomac River into DC.  The walk was supposed to be one mile but it felt so much longer than that.  As we walked over the bridge I realized it may not have been a good idea since we had two little ones.  I regretted that decision quickly.  We made it to DC and arrived right where the Lincoln Memorial was.  We walked from there to the White House and then took a tour around The Museum of American History before making our way all the way back to the car.  My husband tracked that we had walked seven miles but I swear it was so much more than that.  My feet are still sore.  I tried to enjoy the day and we did have some great moments but, whew, all that walking.  The coolest part was as we walked around the White House we passed by a face that seemed so familiar to me.  He was in a full suit and had security around him.  Within seconds I realized who it was and I tapped my husband and then pointed to the man passing us and said, "Hey, that's Ivanka Trump's husband."  It was so cool to see him but I wondered why he was walking down a main road.  There was a crowd of people around us but I seemed to be the only one who knew who he was.  I didn't want to bring any attention to him because I know he, along with the Trumps, aren't well liked people.  So, I didn't even snap a picture either.  Who knows what Secret Service would do if I did, right?

My kids loved how the ducks, squirrels and birds weren't afraid to walk right up to us.

The kids also had a chance to experience tacos from a food truck.  It was delicious if I do say so myself.  They seemed to enjoy it.

Even with all the walking and the disagreements between me and my husband as to what we should do it was still a good day.

I'm going to be back to share photos from the museum and also the mall we stopped at before heading home.  Those photos are on my camera and haven't been uploaded to the computer yet.  Once I find more time I'll get to that.  I also have more things from the summer time to add as well.  My days are filled with an abundance of chaos and so much to do but I would love to get back into regularly blogging.  It helps calm me down.  More on that soon.