When my mom was here visiting from California we spent a chilly day touring DC. If you've never been, DC should be added to your must visit list. There are so many free activities to see and do. Plus it is our nation's capital and full of history.
The Washington Monument
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The flags encircling the Washington Monument
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My mom and the kids in front of the White House
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The White House
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Can you tell I was a little cold?
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The Lincoln Memorial
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View from the Lincoln Memorial towards the Washington Monument
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Brennan and Phoenix
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Great monument to a great president
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Korean War Memorial, "Freedom Is Not Free", a powerful reminder to all of us!
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We spent a couple hours at the Natural History Museum
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Dinosaurs! When I was a kid I loved dinosaurs and knew everything about them.
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My mom and Brennan
It was a nice day, spent together with family, seeing the sites. You can't ask for much more!
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