Tourists in Washington, D.C.

We began our day on Monday, August 25 at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. What a beautiful tribute to an incredible man who helped establish the freedom, so many take advantage of these days.

Inside the phenomenal building is this enormous statue of Thomas Jefferson. It was really inpressive to see all the different people that were respectful and reverent in a sense to this monument.

These are my guys posing outside the Thomas Jefferson monument.

We really liked the view across the lake. We could see the Washington monument really well from the steps of the Jefferson monument. Colton said that next time he wants to go to the top.

Here we are all sitting together with George Mason. What a brillant writer he was. I really enjoyed taking a few minutes to read the words of our fore fathers and feeling of their inspirations for America.

There was a lot of walking and a little bit of heat but the overcast was great for pictures and made the day much more pleasant.

Here Jay, Colton and Sarah stand on the top steps of the Lincoln monument in front of the Abraham Lincoln staute.

Inside the Gettsburg Address was engraved on one wall and his second Presidencial address was on the other wall and Colton insisted that I read both to him. He actually sat and listened interested. What an educational opportunity. We had such a great time.

As we left the Lincoln monument we walkedthrough and admired the War monuments and statues.

Words cannot even fully express how grateful our family is for all the men and women who have and continue to defend our freedom in this country. We will always stand steadfast and salute those who have and are willing to fight for America. Thank you!!

As we headed back to the car we stopped at a street vendor for hot dogs and drinks. What a great afternoon and it was not even over. We were off to the Air and Space Museum.