Thursday, September 23, 2010

Mt. Vernon VA

Overlooking the Potomac River from the
front porch of George Washington's home.
The view is spectacular!


George Washington's home Mt. Vernon was beautiful!

Washington D.C.


WWII Memorial


Aubrey in the very center of the United States Capitol.




The Washington Monumnet

The Lincoln Memorial

It was so hot and humid, but the kids did a fabulous job walking the entire mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial with many museums in between.

Monticello





We loved visiting Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello.

RESTORING HONOR RALLY 8/28




We took our family to Washington D.C. to be a part of the historic Restoring Honor Rally held on 8/28. This was such an amazing and peaceful event.

The spirit of God was present at this event and it was felt by all in attendance. Tears filled my eyes many times and well as others all around me. I hope that our children will always cherish this time we spent as a family visiting the historic places that played a role in the founding of this great country. I am thankful for the freedoms we are blessed with in this great nation. I want those freedoms protected for my children to enjoy. By restoring honor to our country and those who lead us, we can assure a good life for our children. God is not done yet with us and mans freedom in this nation!




"By restoring honor in our own life we will leave freedom
better than we found it..." Beck

Gettysburg

John reading from the Gettysburg address delivered here by President Lincoln. This was a very sacred spot.
The spot where it is believed Lincoln stood to
deliver the Gettysburg address.








A visit to Ahmish Country



Philidelphia PA


The Betsy Ross Home

The very room where the founding fathers signed the Constitution.

The Liberty Bell

Constitution Hall

Family Reunion



We had a great time visiting with family and swimming at the Fowler Family Reunion! It wouldn't seem like a Fowler party without the swimming, Thanks to Grandpa for the pool and fun.

Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Aunt






We had a fantastic and exciting night of premieres to celebrate Tawnee's birthday. Each family made a movie to share.
We surprised Tawnee as she is truley our star!