Madelyn enjoyed the food and dish set while playing with Sofia and Lafe.
Riding the Metro was really a fun adventure. I was glad that Todd was a fast learner and helped us get on the right trains. Madelyn loved riding on them. One time while riding, we had her laughing. It was definitely not a usual sound the normal commuters hear on the train, because I noticed everyone looked at us. To hear a baby laugh, changed their expressions from the busy life of the city to remembering the small moments in life. It was neat to see their faces.
The final two places to visit were Gettysburg and then Mount Vernon.
I was amazed at how large the battlegrounds were at Gettysburg. Good thing we did the driving tour!
We went on the observation decks for the overlooks.
We enjoyed having Mark and Lafe with us.
As we walked through the woods in the heat of the summer, I could just imagine what it must have been fighting in the heat, wearing a wool uniform, having little clean water and food, and bugs and mosquitoes everywhere, trying to fight a war.
It really made me appreciate those who fought during the war as well as Lincoln's struggle to keep the country together as we walked through the cemetery.
The next day, I could tell Madelyn had had enough traveling and was sick and teething, so I sent Todd with Mark and Lafe to visit Mount Vernon.
Todd said the home, farm, and grounds were incredible.
A special thank you to Mark, Louise, and family for allowing us to stay with you, drive us around to all of these incredible sights, and have a wonderful visit!
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