Day 2

Busy day. Kids are in the pool - with 2 lifeguards watching them.
Everyone was up at 6:15 this morning, and since that's 3:15 in California, I was impressed. We went to Arlington Cemetery first and watched the changing of the Guard. We got really lucky with the weather - 85 degrees with no humidity. The kids said it felt like California. We took our picture in front of the White House today because we want to make sure and get into the National Archives tomorrow.
Then we ate at the Pentagon City Mall, next to the Pentagon and then visited the Iwo Jima Memorial. After that, we went to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home and the kids had a lot of fun. Then we ate at Old Contry Buffet, which is like Home Buffet. Andrew got a cupcake, lit a candle on it and we all sang Happy Birthday to Savannah, who is 13 today.
The kids' favorite part was the Alexandria Ghost Walk. We got an excellent tour guide and we had so much fun. The kids actually groaned when it was over. Manuel really got into it.
I have to say that I don't think I've ever had such an enthusiastic group. They participate and never act bored, nor do they complain about anything.
Up at 5:45 tomorrow. Capitol Tour and off to New York.

Winners of the $5 find: the firefly was Aniceto, the misspelled word at Lincol Memorial was Pablo, and the spot where Dr King made his "I have a Dream speech" was Sabrina. You should have seen her sprint up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Wish I had that kind of energy!