Where I Have Never Been...

Until last Wednesday...

I guess I've never been a lot of places until this whole drive-across-the-US-in12-days-seeing-as-much-as-possible thing. But my number one vacation goal for probably the last 10 years has been Washington DC. And now, I've been there!

The feeling I got standing inside the Lincoln Memorial, gazing up at the statue and reading the Gettysburg Address, was unparalleled awe. I was really here...I couldn't quite believe it.

So enjoy this massive photo dump of our 1/2 day in our nation's capital yesterday!

White House Gates

The White House

Security People On the Roof of the White House

A cop on a horse!

I love all the amazing architecture on the East Coast! 

Should I know what this memorial is? ...I don't

The flowers in front of the Red Cross building were all coordinated red and white! =) ...it's the little things!

This cute little guy was not afraid of us or our camera at all.

I don't remember what this monument is

I had always dreamed of seeing this view...looking down the reflection pond.

WWII Memorial with the Washington Memorial in the background.

Walking along the reflecting pool

...amd I've always wanted to see this one.
(Looking back from the Lincoln Memorial toward the Washington Memorial)

The Lincoln Memorial!!!

 

One of the coolest and most surreal moments of our trip was standing here and looking up at this famous statue

I stood there and read this whole speech as well.

Washington on the WWII memorial

Florida on the WWII Memorial.

The Korean War Memorial 

And the final main attraction...the Capital Building! 

I hope you enjoyed this little photo journal of our day in DC. It was a such a wonderful experience and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Be blessed.
<3

The City

Yes, on the eve of the 11th anniversary of 9/11, Travis and I got to visit New York City for the first time.




Can you see freedom tower? The tallest building still under construction? Rising from the ashes of 9/11...
It was wonderful.
So much history.
Joy
Sadness
People
Things
Noise
Quiet (well, a little anyways)
City
Nature
Young
Old
The same
Different












The Apple Store...that we later found out was not the super, super cool one (just the super cool one - cause all Apple stores are cool).




















Times Square




Harlem
















Tomb of Ulysses S. Grant












Train ticket from New Jersey to Penn Station, NY




Burgers and Malts from the Shake Shack for lunch
















I look so tired. =( ...I was...








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Today, we went to Liberty State Park to get a wide view of "The City".




















We also visited a 9/11 memorial at the park.












We are super blessed to be able to have taken this trip. And seeing all the memorials on/the day before 9/11 made it so much more meaningful. I am praying for the families who are still grieving their loved ones lost that day.
Be blessed.
<3
(P.S. If you are wondering at the lack of pictures, it is because we didn't take our nice camera into the city for lightness of traveling and so that I wouldn't get so caught up in taking photos that I would miss the experience. Maybe next time. *fingers crossed that there will be a next time*)

Alphabet Week 11: KKK

Welcome to the (not KKK) edition of...



First Word that Pops into My Head:
Kite?

People I Know:
Kaden - a few different people
Kalissa - Travis' sweet cousin who is a nurse and currently working with YWAM in Guatemala
Karen - The head water aerobics instructor at my (sniff) old work
Kataira - A friend from college
Katrina - A sweet friend (who is also a lifeguard)

Colors:
Kelly Green
Khaki

Favorites:
Kangaroos
Kids (most of the time, lol)
Kissing my hubby
Kindness

Dictionary Word I didn't Know:
Kainotophobia - fear of change


Food:
Kabobs
Kellogg's Special K
Kettle Corn
KIWI, KIWIW, KIWI (I love kiwi)
Kale


It seems as though the order of these posts has gotten all screwed up over the past month. It appears I have even missed a letter. *gasp!* Hopefully I'll get it all figured out and fixed here soon. =) Have an awesome weekend!

Be blessed.
<3