What a magical time we had in Washington D.C. and the surrounding area! It all started with a wonderful dinner at Ann's Parents home in Virginia-it was great getting to know her family and having a yummy meal. That same night, we were able to walk around the Lincoln Monument and some of the War Memorials. On friday, thanks to Sharee's great connections, we got tickets and a tour of the Capital Building. Saturday was THE BEST starting with the beautiful sealing at the Washington D.C. temple. Dan and Ann looked so happy and it was great to be able to share the day with them. We enjoyed a delicious meal at the Olive Garden-compliments of Mom and Dad Oakes-where the families mixed and mingled. The bride and groom also gave a gracious speech of their appreciation to family and friends but most importantly, they spoke of their love for each other. The reception later that night was GORGEOUS located in the Colton home. It was fun to send them off with sparklers and a TP covered car! The next couple of days, we got to explore more of D.C. including riding the metro, the Holocaust Museum, Air/Space Museum, Library of Congress, Botanical Garden, and the American Indian Museum. And there are so many more places we would have wanted to go! We were very blessed with mild weather and good health. Thank you Mom and Dad Oakes, Grandparents, Ann's family, and the newly weds for a wonderful trip. We are looking forward to the San Diego reception this next weekend and hope to have more blog entries as we now have a working camera:)