Grandma and Grandpa Visit

Back in August...

(yes, I said August, I am slightly behind, deal with it. :)

Grandma and Grandpa Shirley came to visit us in DC.

As usual it was great to see them and

better yet it forced us to become tourists and get out there and see

some of the many sights.

Grandpa Shirley was able to use his connections and get

us a last minute tour of the White House, And guided tours

of the Capitol Building and The National Cathedral. 

(glad we were able to see them before all the earthquake damage)

Each of them thrilled me and the kids immensely. 

I truly LOVE living here.

Outside the front door of the White House

First time on the Metro for my little men

Nations Capitol

The amazing ceiling in the rotunda of the Capitol

Taking a foot soak and break in the botanical gardens

Washington Monument

Inside The National Cathedral. This place was surprisingly large and the architectural details were astounding

Behind the gate is the tomb where Helen Keller is buried...who knew?

The highlight of this tour (for my guys) was going outside and trying to find the Darth Vader gargoyle.
Do you see it? 
Its the one on the right, the rounded part is the top of his helmet.
We actually couldn't ever see it while we were there.
It is very small and far away. It wasn't until we took the picture with the zoom that we were able to find it.

Isn't this amazing. It is one of many in the cathedral.

Mackguire was in charge of the camera that day so I really didn't get a lot of control over the pictures
that were taken. However, I thought this one he took turned out pretty darn cool. It is George Washington by
the way. in case you were wondering.