We visited DC twice in 2015 to see Matt and Stephanie as well as Sandy, Sara, Garth, Hannah and Hobbs.  We were there in March and again for Thanksgiving.  Paula enjoyed not being in charge for a change.

In November, Leon had been learning about Washington DC in First Grade, so the theme was to learn about the three branches of government and play soccer in front of each.

Leon, Julian and the Legislative Branch

Julian being patient

Stephen, Leon and Julian with Washington Monument

Leon with the Judicial Branch

Julian at the Air and Space Museum

Leon with the National Christmas Tree

Leon at Union Station

Marathon Connect-Four games

Leon at the Air and Space Museum

Julian at the Washington Monument

Stephen, Leon and Julian with the Executive Branch

They liked the food trucks

Mat and Stephanie making a feast

They didn’t understand why they couldn’t gather the coins