We had, of course, another swim party to celebrate Alexis' birthday. From left to right Mckayala, Maggie, Valerie, Alexis, Maria, and Sadie in the pool.
I still can't believe Alexis is in High School already. She had a really great first day. Her first class was Drama.
Iwo Jima Memorial.
Then to Alexandria for some ice cream. We're so excited! 
Old Post Office Museum, Nat'l Archives, the White House, three smithsonians, Iwo Jima, Old Town Alexandria...complete and total exhaustion. We both hope McKenna enjoyed her first trip to Washington, DC! Alexis has been friends with Mckenna since she was three years old and we're so glad she came for a visit!
This restaurant/saloon has been around since 1856. Presidents Grant, Andrew Johnson, Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Harding, supposedly refreshed themselves at the stand-around bar. Their food is amazing.
Peanut butter pie melts in your mouth!
Then on to the Nat'l Archives to see the Declaration of Indepence and Constitution.
Nat'l Museum of Natural History. Where you can see the Hope Diamond, Jewels, Dinosaur bones. and much, much more. 
We also stopped by the White House. 
Next on to the Air and Space museum. So many amazing planes and space shuttles. You can even touch a piece of the moon.
American History Museum. You can see the original star-spangled banner, Julia Child's kitchen, Dorthy Ruby slippers and Kermit the Frog.
We stayed in a hotel that had a great view of Georgetown. 
McKenna's first ride on the Metro.
We started out the day with a spectacular view of DC from the Old Post Office Pavillion.
This is one of our favorite beaches. There are wild ponies and no built structures on the island. Beautiful beach!
Kimberly and I even saw a dolphin.
We spent the entire day here. So beautiful!
Waiting for dinner.
You know how you're always told not to play with your food, well...
Happy Birthday, Alexis! What a fun day we had!
This is another favorite in Georgetown. Avacado honey orange, lemon opal basil, churros with dulce de leche so delicious!
Kimberly joined us for the fun, too!
For breakfast Alexis requested crepes. So, Nutella, strawberries, banannas, cool whip...Delicious!
We then headed to DC to go kayaking on the Potomac.
Really fun way for McKenna to see some more sights of DC! 
McKenna and Alexis both love horses, so horseback riding was a must.
Old Rag is in the distance.
Just having a little fun!
