We started our excursion to the East Coast with a stop near Washington D.C. to visit friends and see the sights. Mini-golf was first on the list, along with a ride on a miniature train, swimming in a big pool, seeing fireflies while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, and ice cream at Friendly's.
We started our walk through D.C. by visiting the Arlington National Cemetery. There were also "Fletchers" buried there.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where we watched the Changing of the Guard on the hottest day of the year. We felt for the soldiers as we dripped!
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Mall
White House
Jefferson Memorial
Washington Monument
Capitol Building--we had a tour
We watched the Twilight Tattoo.
The kids and I went to Mount Vernon.
The kids did the hunt for clues
On Washington's back porch
The view Washington had of the Potomac River...so beautiful.
The gardens were so lovely...and that's the greenhouse in the background.
Off to New Jersey, and blueberry picking. Yummy!
After helping out at Grandpa's, we went swimming in the warm lake and jumped off the dock.
Beach time...we enjoyed sunny (and some rainy) days relaxing, swimming, running, digging, body boarding, surfing, and time together
Fun to see Uncle Steve and Aunt Cathy
Boardwalk time
Swing ride and Three Brother's Pizza
Hanna and Maggie are upside down.
Funnel Cake
A rainy day...perfect for bagels.
We love Grandpa
Grandpa's birthday party...and a show by Lily and Trey
Carl
Maggie
Hanna
Trey catches a wave too!
A heart from Trey for Mama
Lily
Our spot for the day
Visit from the Copelands
Maike and her boys
Cousins are cool!
Better waves for Carl
Fireworks over the beach
Looking...
Going for it...
Got it!!!
Carl tries paddleboarding
Yay Hanna!
Time at Grandpa's
Maggie and I visited Stone Hill Church, where Tracy Troxel preached!
Drive down memory lane...or Mountain View Road
Beden's Brook
Lakeview Drive
Blawenburg Reformed Church
My mom's grave
Vegetarian Pizza Rolls, Garlic Knots, and a Chocolate Cannoli at New World Pizza in Blawenburg...so good!
Princeton
Back to the shore
Lily's shell collection
One more time with Grandpa
Last day
Our ride to the airport...guess not too many cars fit all 6 of us :)
