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Vacation & Travel: Fun in Washington, D.C. – World War II & World War I Memorials, Trolley, White House, & Splashing in the Pool

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They wanted a picture by the Kansas one since it was the first one they spotted.

We put some miles on our shoes walking to and from the various places in Washington, D.C. this summer.  It was awesome being able to go through the city and see the neat historical memorials and monuments with the girls.  They were fascinated and had a great time!

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Checking out all the states on the World War II Memorial.  Brina spotted “Kansas”

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 Hanging out by the fountains at the World War II Memorial

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The fountains at the World War II Memorial were beautiful.  There were large pillars on each side one saying “Atlantic’ and the other “Pacific”.  On the smaller pillars were the names of the states that had soldiers who fought in the war.

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They insisted on stopping to take a picture of the reflection pool and the bird wildlife.

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A group of college students were doing a scavenger hunt competition the first day we were in Washington, D.C. One of the items on their list was to take a picture with a set of twins, here is one of the groups (several groups stopped us to ask if the girls would take a picture with them).  It actually became quite comical after the first couple of groups stopped us for a picture.  The girls thought it was hilarious and fun being a part of a college game!

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Karlie posing by the World War I Memorial

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WHAT!?  Brina stopping to get a sip as we ride the Trolley to the next location!

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The White House

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All smiles riding the escalator back to the van after a big day on the town of Washington, D.C.

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After dinner they still somehow had enough energy to go for a swim on the roof top pool!

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Karlie diving down for one of the pool toys

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Karlie having fun in the pool

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There’s Brina!

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Brina all smiles as she is ready to jump in and make a big splash!

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Look out!  Brina’s coming….

Thankful for a fun day in Washington, D.C. with the family.  It was worth the stop to see all the neat places.  The girls were super excited to explore different places that they had studied about in Social Studies.  I think all of us crashed quickly that night once we hit the bed after a fun filled day of adventures, history, and fun!