The White House

Friday we went to Gettesburg, Pennsylvania. We saw a movie and their new museum. The museum was amazing. You could spend hours in there. It was great to know so much about the battle and president Lincoln. He was an amazing President. There is a room that has the Gettesburg Address on a glass window and in the background President Lincoln is resiting it. I really felt the spirit.

Afterwards we went on an auto tour around Gettesburg. It was raining so it wasn't as exciting. We went out to dinner at Cracker Barrel. It was fun. While we were driving home we were able to see the fireworks from the freeway. Everyone stopped in the middle of the freeway. It was crazy. They weren't as good as the Idaho Falls show, but we were glad to see fireworks on the 4th.

Saturday we went to Mount Vernon. It was so hot and humid, but we had a great time. It was realy cool to see George Washington's house. His backyard was breathtaking. Our camera died and so we don't have any more pictures. My sister took lots of pictures and she is going to send us some. We forgot to get more batteries.

Sunday we went to see the Washington D.C. Temple. It was beautiful. It is the biggest temple I have seen. We then went to the visitors center and saw a room dedicaded to President Hinckley. It was really neat. We weren't able to attend church so it was good to be there and feel the spirit. Andy then drove my parents and I around down town before we had to leave. We saw the Lincoln Monument and the White House. We were able to get a few pictures of the White House before the camera totally died. We weren't able to be in them, but at least we got some pictures. We had a great time on our trip. We were definitely exhausted, but we had fun. Baylee had a 4 hour knap yesterday.

We had fun being together as family. I always hate leaving them because I never know when we will see them again. I love my family so much. They mean the world to me. I am so grateful for this free country we live in. It is a great blessing. I am grateful for our wonderul families who love us and do some much for us.