Our sights were set on the Capital. The weather was beautiful and we had a long way to walk but with amazing sights along the way we enjoyed every minute. The sheer size of the Capital took my breath away. 
As we took a tour inside the Capital it was wonderful to learn of the history behind the craftsmanship. I learned that this amazing dome was being worked on during the civil war. Abraham Lincoln thought that it was important that the Capitol Building was finished to show the people that he believed their was going to still be a Union after the feuding.
This is the painting on the inside of the rotunda. Hand painted to show George Washington in heaven looking down on what this country has become.
All around the walls are the most beautiful windows with carved molding. Our tour guide told us that if you took the Statue of Liberty off of her base, there would still be 30 feet above her head as she stood in the rotunda. The guide told us about all the beautiful, historic pieces and how one man tried to steal a piece of one of the paintings. The things people would do to have a piece of history. He was tackled and the painting restored.
This plak was under a statue in front of the National Archives. The statue portrayed a woman holding a child high on her shoulder. It was a great reminder that if we teach our children correct principles it will effect future generations to come. It was an amazing day. We bought hot dogs from a cart and enjoyed a picnic on the lawn. The line to get into the National Archives was a mile long, so we enjoyed a walk down the National Lawn. We then went to Georgetown and walked through the charming little streets. After dinner we enjoyed a cupcake from Georgetown Cupcakes. Perfect ending to a perfect date.
April survived the day and we stayed up until 1am giggling.
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