We went to Baltimore last weekend for Morgan's (my best friends daughter) cheerleading competition. They competed against teams from all over the United States. There were 21 teams in their division all from much larger gyms and we placed 3rd!!! We were so excited and so proud of the girls!!! I was really a trip of a lifetime.
Congrats girls!!! You dreamed...you believed...you did it!!
Morgan and Kristi right savoring the moment!
Even though we went for the competition we took the opportunity to do some sightseeing while we were there. None of us had ever been that far north before and we wanted to see the biggest sights!
Thursday after arriving we went to the Baltimore aquarium. It is located down on the harbor and was so much fun. Paul and the girls love marine life.
Friday we took a train into Washington DC and took a tour of the city. It was our first train ride and a unique experience. Upon arrival in DC we purchased a tram tour to see all of the most famous monuments.
The guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetary. We were lucky enought to catch the changing of the guards and witness some of the discipline this particular duty entails.
Paul, Katie, and I in front of the Lincoln Memorial. We have seen this memorial on tv lots of time but did not really understand how huge it actually is.
Katie in front of the flags surrounding Washington Monument. Doesn't she look patriotic?
We toured Washington all day and then returned to Baltimore that night.
Saturday we had the competition and then a celebratory dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Sunday we rented a van with several other families and drove into New York City. It was the first time we had been there and suffice it to say it is WAY different than Texas. We also purchased a tour there and rode on the top of a open double-decker bus to take in all the sights. I will try to post again later tonight to include some of the NYC pictures.
We came home late Monday evening after our flight from Baltimore was delayed. We were exhausted!! Paul and I both returned to work Tuesday and have been "dragging" every since.
After the camping trip of relaxtion 2 weeks ago and this trip of anything but relaxtion we are ready for some normalcy around here. We don't have any more trips on the horizon so hopefully I will get back to blogging more frequently!!
Thanks for checking in on us!!
3 comments:
Congratulations on 3rd place - that is terrific.
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It is good to have you back.
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