beautiful view of the naval academy.
clare dancing "on stage"
The kids loved spending time with Grandma's cats and hanging out with Grandma at her house.
I have two bad pictures here but I wanted to remember how fun it was to have JoAnne on this trip. She was so sweet. Every time somebody would talk to her she would light up with smiles. It was fun to bring her to meet Grandma. She was a great traveler. JoAnne definitely gets prize for best traveler in the family!
After meeting Dan and Linda at their apartment we caravan-ed over to the Naval Academy. We now have too many people in our family to fit us and other people into our rental van. Downtown anapolis is a cut little town on the water and the Naval Academy is right downtown. We entered the Naval Academy and paid for a tour of the academy. I really enjoyed the tour and the kids did pretty well until the end when Calvin was ALL done. I loved the academy and if I were younger (WHEN DID I GET OLD?) I would be tempted to go there! Well, maybe not, but it is an inspiring place. Most universities are to me! There are approximately 20 boys for every one girl. That would make for a fun college experience, eh?!
cute Grandma and the girls at the back entrance to the USNA
The campus was so great. I loved all the big trees.
It might seem like there are more pictures of Clare than the other kids...the reason why is that she is always willing to stop and have her picture taken where Calvin, Dave, and Lex aren't as easy to get sometimes!
Below is the building where all of the students live. Bancroft hall
dave's dad! There is a row of beautiful homes where some of the important faculty live.
Inside a big hall used for many events including basketball, dances, ice skating, etc. It is often changing.
Outside the hall.
Calvin didn't want his picture taken so I snuck one of him anyway!
calvin enjoying a quiet moment
Interesting things I learned: to graduate the kids have to do a swimming test fully clothed.
After the naval academy, dave had to hurry out on the trian to go to a football game. The kids and I hung out with grandma and grandpa for a bit and then left late enough that the kids would fall asleep on the way home. Calvin and lex and Jo were all asleep upon arrival in Vienna (about 70-80 minute drive).
Grandma gave Calvin a Kumilomb and he has been making little key chains ever since.
2 comments:
My brother-in-law is a Marine and graduated from the Naval Academy. He gave us a tour a few years ago. It's a great place.
My brother-in-law is a Marine and graduated from the Naval Academy. He gave us a tour a few years ago. It's a great place.
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