The 17th annal DC trip began  on May 1, 2009. Along with us this year we have 35 sixth graders (including 9 Denison Montessori students), two eighth graders, a ninth grader and six chaperones for a total of 44 people.  We are so excited to be traveling to our nation’s capital with another great group of children.

Many had never flown before so many screamed when the plane took off, much to the delight of our fellow travelers! Before we even touched down, we had received two “unasked for” compliments.  Our children truly are the best! We at dinner at the airport this year to be able to get out and about on the Mall. Jack Thompson surprised us again this year by showing up unexceptedly to meet us.  We toured the World War Two Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and ended on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as the sun set.  We continued on to our favorite ice cream place where Ms. Arriaga pitched in to help serve!

James of Fancy Flier has helped us out with transportation for years and he just as helpful again!  He finally got to meet my daughter after all these years of hearing about her.

Everyone was ready to sleep by the time we got settled in to our favorite hotel, Embassy Suites!  Many of our favorite people are still here and remember us.  We love staying here.

I am inserting some pictures here. You’ll notice that they are mianly from my group.  I apologize, I haven’t been able to get the other adults media cards yet. When I do, will add more. All the pictures will also be available on our Flickr site.

Thank you for your support!