Washington D.C...

The pictures of the visit to the White House...including the infamous question from Matthew and President Obama answering him!

Back home!

Hello all! We are back home at last to take a breather before heading back up to Washington on April 3rd for the Cherry Blossom Gala. We had an amazing time in Florida and Washington. Matthew really seemed to like D.C. He loved meeting the President and touring the White House....and YES!, He really did ask President Obama what his plan was for healthcare for children....(no, Eric and I did NOT tell him to ask that question-It was all his idea...amazing little mind!) We are do thankful to all the people at CMN, Walmart/Sam's Club, Delta Airlines, Coronado Springs, and the Marriott for treating us so well and making this a trip of a lifetime...Yes! I have lots more picture to share...just have to download them and get everything situated....I'll do it as soon as I can! Matthew really enjoyed the train ride home yesterday-so did Eric and I for that matter...so much so that since we have to go back next week, we're looking at taking the train...it beats driving any day! Yay Amtrak!!!
....Stay tuned...more later!

Hi all!

Well, we made it to Washington, D.C. yesterday evening. We left Orlando on a HUGE Delta plane....and got the ROYAL treatment! We didn't even go into the airport, they bussed us right out to the plane and had a small baggage checkpoint there. The airport's fire department was there at the plane to greet us (Pam, I know you'll love this!) , and as we were starting taxi on the runway, they gave us the ultimate salute! A dual stream from the fire trucks that went across the plane!!! It was really awesome....we all got first class service on the plane, meal, movie, pillow, and blanket.....and our airline food was actually REALLY GOOD!!!! (Since we've never flown, we've heard stories....) Matthew rested last night when we got here...he was running a fever so we called it an evening early. Today he got up bright and early for his birthday-first thing's first...presents!, then a quick breakfast and off on a tour of D.C. via bus. We had lunch with some Senators, and now are back in our room so he can have a breather.....I think we're going to hit some museums in a bit after he recharges. It will be another early night tonight....Tomorrow.....THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay tuned for pictures and more updates!!! Love to all!!!!

The Medal Ceremony

VERY EMOTIONAL!!!

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Pictures!

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More Pictures!.....

Another exciting day!

We were up and at 'em early this morning....A radio interview at 7:15, and then an EMOTIONAL medal ceremony!!! Matthew was very proud of him medal, and it just so happened his favorite song, "My Wish", sung by Rascal Flatts was playing when he received it! We went to Hollywood Studios this afternoon for a while, but came back because Matthew was pretty worn out and his knees were bothering him a little....He is going to get some much deserved rest tonight-so we can enjoy parks tomorrow on our last full day here-then it's Washington, here we come!!!! Please enjoy some pictures from the last 2 days! And please, stay tuned!!!!!