DC

We spent Christmas with Mark's parents who are serving a mission in DC. One of the neat things on Christmas Day that we got to do was attend a missionary program for all the missionaries in the DC South mission (I think that's the mission!).

We spent one day in DC. We had planned on spending two, but Kendra got sick, and then Mark, and then Megan and I. We were glad we were well enough to at least see most of the sights.

The archive building where Mark's parents serve. This is also the building that houses the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. I couldn't believe the long line to get in - seriously it was freezing and people waited out in the cold for probably hours just for a few moments with the Constitution. Luckily Mark's parents were able to get us in (because they "work" there) and we didn't have to wait in line at all.

The White House and National Tree. Look just above the white suburban - that's the National Tree. It is the ugliest tree - seriously, I don't know who decorated it but in my opinion the National Tree should be the most beautiful.

Vietnam Memorial. The wall was much larger than I thought. This memorial has special meaning to me because my dad served in the Vietnam War. It is amazing that he survived. I am proud of my dad's service to his country and am grateful for all those who are willing to serve.

Vietnam Memorial.

The Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial. See the reflection pool? Yes, it's frozen. It was FREEZING!!! I'd like to be there when it's warm.

Lincoln Memorial.

Union Station - the station we stopped at from the Metro to get on our tour bus. See the tree in the background? So much prettier than the National Tree.