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!!!!