Chilling (literally) in DC

Howdy, once again....hope things are going well for each of you. I really hope it's warmer in your states than here in D.C. Single digit temperatures are quite cold! Yesterday, Riley and I took a little stroll down the Washington Mall to see some historic sights. It's amazing to take in all of the history that this one city encompasses! We went to the Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House! Perhaps the best thing was going to the Archives and seeing first hand the original copy of the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. It was so hard to see the ink on them because they are so old. Security guards stood on either side so that no one would even touch the glass....trust me, they let me know real quick you couldn't touch the glass! Freezing wind chills pushed us to walk just a little bit faster than normal. Things are getting ready for the inauguration...tons of people line the Metro and the streets in hopes of catching a glimpse of history.

Of course it's not all play. Today was day one of the National Board of Directors Meeting where many of the decisions are made that directly affect FFA members. Meetings from 9-5 will wear you out! In fact, it's time to hit the sack now. Enjoy the weekend! Keep in touch!

~Regina