Friday, October 30, 2015
Travel Update for the early risers....
It's 5:50 right now....We will be in much earlier than expected. We are past Midway airport. And less than an hour from Rockford. Kids will text in Rockford. Just a heads up
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Great day!
We are now headed back to the hotel! We have had a very full (Fitbit says 6.07 miles!) and successful day! It rained...but we made the best of it and it didn't slow us down! Highlights of the day include going up into the Washington Monument, Ford's Theater, Newseum, Shrine, and lots of Memorials including 911 at the Pentagon.
We have another packed day tomorrow....beginning with our Wreath Laying and tour of Arlington! Kids are tired but they are engaged, and insightful. I think they are having a great time....learning so much and being with each other!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Great day!
We had a great day today and the kids really enjoyed the play at the Kennedy Center! We are back at the hotel and getting settled for much needed sleep! Another full day tomorrow....which has great potential for rain....bring on the rain gear!
Memorials....
We learned so much about the sacrifices of so many men and women for our country and for our freedom....the quote at the Korean War Memorial says...."Freedom isn't Free"....kids have been awesome. 
Quote of the morning....
"How cool is it that we get to visit the house where GeorgeWashington
Lived. How many people can say that! We are so lucky"😍
Monday, October 26, 2015
All snug as bugs!
They are all in their rooms...and in theory, in bed!
We had an awesome compliment from the hotel supervisor. When we arrived he said to me, "I remember your school, they are always so polite. They each said thank you to me when I held the door open for them and that doesn't happen very often." We take for granted that our kids would be respectful and polite, and yet it's times like this that I am reminded that we have great kids and not all kids/schools represent themselves like we do! Proud Principal Moment! Thanks for sharing your kiddos with us❤️
DC here we come!
We had a great day in Philly! The kids were AWESOME!! People commented all over the city how engaged and insightful they were. We saw lots of great things....Fitbit said we walked 5.56 miles....and we really only covered one square mile.....we just walked it a lot! We've had dinner and we are on the road to the hotel! Kids are very excited for their day tomorrow....but right now the bus is silent...tired and watching National Treasure! 
Girls are 'connected'
On our way to Independence Hall...girls are connected and listening to music! 💃
And we're off...
Completely uneventful (which is the best kind) night sleeping....kids were exhausted, happy to change/shower, and get to bed last night! But now....they are up, packed, and most importantly fed!! And we are off to explore the City of Brotherly Love!!! Happy Monday!
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Greetings from Cherry Hill, NJ...
We are all settled in the hotel...hopefully you have heard from your kiddo....if not, you may want to call them....😏
Today was a great day....they handled the bus travel great and enjoyed the visit in Lancaster and a plentiful meal as well!
Busy day tomorrow in Philly!
Greetings from Lancaster, PA!
Just celebrated the "Welcome to Pennsylvania" Sign
And we've cleaned up, been fed and watered and all is happy in the world!
Still sleepy heads...
We still have lots of sleep heads...and somehow the leader of the boys decided it would be a good idea to create a fort with his blankets...and others must've agreed!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
And we are off!
Kids are all settled in their seats....lots of fun chatter....snack eating....even some knitting! Thanks to all the parents for getting them ready and seeing us off!! More later....
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