Cindy's sister Jackie, Larry, and Grandson Chris came to celebrate the 4th of July

Jackie, Larry and Chris arrived June 27th after visiting with our brother Bruce in St. Louis and their son, Corey and family in Georgia. Jeff and I took it easy on them that evening. We started off Sunday morning on the metro into DC. We toured the whole mall area which includes, World War II National Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, White House, and then to the Old Post Office Tower to see the city.











On Monday we decided to take it easy for a day and headed to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Rehoboth Beach is a one square mile seaside town with a fun beach and a lot of fun shops. It was Chris's first time in the ocean and he had a blast.



Tuesday we went to Arlington Cemetery, Arlington House and the Marine Memorial.





Wednesday we went to the top of the Washington Monument for a wonderful view of the city and surrounding area. Then we walked to Senator Tim Johnson's office in the Hart Building to meet our tour guide for a great tour of the Capitol. We met Jeff at Chadwick's for a beer/pop and a bit to eat. It was time to relax.





Thursday we visited the Air and Space, Natural History, and American History Smithsonians. We spent about 6 hours touring around the museums.

On Friday we went to the Awakening, Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial and the Pentagon.






On Saturday the 4th of July I took Jackie and Larry into the Tea Party at the Capitol and Jeff and Chris took in minature golf. In the evening we went back into the city for the concert and fireworks. Once again both were spectacular.


Sunday was a relaxing day to pack, go to a movie and order pizza.





On Monday we were sad to see Jackie, Larry, and Chris take off but a good time was had by all.

Dustin, Christianne and Preston came for a visit

Preston happy as usual.

Preston

Grandpa Beringer and Preston laughing.
Grandma and Preston

He is getting so sleepy!
Three pretty handsome Beringer boys.

Grandpa Beringer and Preston enjoying the pool.
We are all loving the day at the pool.
Grandma Beringer and Preston getting ready to go swimming.

A day at the zoo.
Grandma Beringer and Preston at the zoo.
Preston kicking back and relaxing.
Trying the Fish Market on King Street. It turned out to be a good choice for supper.

Grandpa Beringer and Preston down by the river at Kings Street.

Dustin and Christianne at the Awakening at the National Harbor.

A little play time.


Grandma Beringer and Preston enjoying a quiet time alone in the morning.

In this picture Dustin and Preston showing Preston in the sleeper that Dustin wore when he was Preston's age. It was one of my favorite cuddly soft sleepers.
Sad day - getting ready for the shuttle to the metro. We will metro to the airport to say goodbye.

Grandpa and Preston waiting for Joe the shuttle driver.

Grandpa and Preston saying goodbye.
Grandma and Preston saying goodbye.

Rick Pier and Bill Payton

We took our buds to O'Connell's. This is an Irish Bar we are fond of.

Rick and Jeff having a little fun at O'Connell's.
We took the Old Towne Trolley back to the metro, then the metro to the shuttle and then finally home for the day.
Rick and Jeff at the Nationals game
Rick, Bill, and Cindy trying to stay out of the wind at the game.
Just a little chilly for Cindy, Rick, and Jeff at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Bill is the only one to test the waters. Brrrrrrrr!!! That is it Bill is coming in the summer next time.

The Awakening at the National Harbor
The Awakening
Bill at the National Harbor.
Bill Payton, Rick Pier, Cindy and Jeff at Mt. Vernon

Mt. Vernon
(Laurie and Amie see what you did to Jeff. You taught him how to pose for pictures. )

Rick, Cindy, Jeff and Bill at Mt. Vernon
We went to Gettysburg to the battle field.