More Fun in DC

While still waiting for our things to arrive from the moving company, we decided to further explore our surroundings in our new city.  You can see from our pictures that we've been all over the city and loved every bit of it!

Here we are on the marina/docks in Old Towne Alexandria, VA.  This is right along the Potomac and is a beautiful place to sit, enjoy the scenery, and drink Starbucks (which we know, as we've already established, is a staple for Mommy!):

This is at Arlington Cemetery right below where JFK's grave is located.  It's hard to tell from this picture, but right from his grave you can see all the way to the Washington Monument!

Mommy and Daddy in front of our nation's Capitol:

Grandpa and Daddy were hanging out with us by the Capitol steps, getting us used to the view.  Working here is our next step in our plan to take over the world, so it's essential that we get used to the place...but we guess conquering solid food will have to come before life at the Capitol...

Elyse: I am taking a nap here, hanging out with my Great-Great-Aunt Evelyn.  She is my Great-Grandma's sister.  Evelyn has lived in DC for a long time and her family are the go-to people for local knowledge and information.  We'll be visiting her a lot in the near future, we just know it! 

Here we have Grandma Beck and her cousin Peter (mommy's second cousin).  Peter lives in DC (Evelyn=Peter's mom) and has already been hanging out with us quite a bit.  He is so much fun.  We just LOVE playing with him and it has been rumored that we've spit up on him many times, but sources have yet to confirm this nasty rumor (and we're pleading the 5th)...sounding like politicians so soon...perfect!

This is a family photo at the relatively new World War II Memorial.  We were very interested in all of the history represented at this memorial because 2 of our Great-Grandpas fought in this war.  And of course, we are very proud of their service to our country!  

Just 17 miles from our house is Mount Vernon (the Big GW's home).  It is a beautiful place with an amazing view of the Potomac.  Mommy bought an annual pass so that we can take all of our visitors there to see where the magic all began.  

The view from George and Martha's place:

Well, as you can see from all of the pictures, we've done a pretty good job of keeping busy while we're waiting for our stuff to arrive at the house.  Even though Grandma and Grandpa weren't able to help us unpack, we were sure lucky to have them here for all of our fun adventures.  Thanks for a spectacular week of fun Grams and Gramps!