Day 59: One More Time

We got to thinking and realized that last weekend was our last chance to make any more side visits while we're back East. There were two things we still wanted to do – see the DC temple at night and tour Mount Vernon. So Saturday we headed back up to DC and met Jeff’s brother Stan and his wife Melanie. We spent the afternoon touring Washington’s home and grounds. Everything was very well taken care of and it was all really neat to see. We’re very glad we took the time to make the trip as it was definitely worth it. It was fun spending time with Stan and Melanie again as well. After dinner that night Stan & Mel left for home (sorry about the late night guys, but thanks for sticking around and visiting with us) and we headed up to the temple. We slept in the next morning, went swimming, made a quick stop at the local high school by our hotel and then headed home.

Family pic at Mount Vernon

Standing in line to tour the mansion

Emily running around out back

Checking out the backyard view of the Potomac River

Posing in the Upper Garden

Emily's favorites: Hanging out with Uncle Stan and seeing the baby sheep

George Washington's Tomb

When we were on our way to dinner Saturday night we passed a large building. Jeff and I were trying to figure out what it might be when we saw the sign out front: TC Williams. What? As in TC Williams High School? The TC Williams High School? The one from "Remember The Titans"? Sure enough, we realized we were in Alexandria, VA where the whole story took place. We went back the next day for a few photos. Unfortunately the football field and everything was blocked off due to construction. They just built a brand new school and it looks like they're getting a new field and grounds too. There wasn't much of the "old stuff" to see, so we snapped a pic of the score board through the gate and left. It's still exciting to be able to say we were there though.