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We packed our lunches, a blanket, the twins' stroller & diaper bag, and 5 little girls full of energy in our car and headed towards Washington D.C. on Saturday morning.
It was a sunny, breezy day and this time of year is peak season for the Cherry Blossom trees! A perfect reason for a day trip!
Here are some photos I took:
The WWII Memorial
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Madelyn and Lana reflecting at the Reflecting Pool
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A budding photographer
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Sophia with the best seat in the House!
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The Lincoln Memorial
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The twins copying each other.
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Our view from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
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My sister Hannah's orange Converse I wish I owned if only they didn't hurt my feet so much.
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Jefferson Memorial towards sunset
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Madelyn and Lana with the view of a very long walk back to the Washington Monument (where our car is parked).
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A memorable trip worth the very long car ride it took to get there and the tired, achy bodies we brought back home.
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